ABode Canterbury

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Brownsword Hotels
7.8 (3897 reviews)
30-33 High St , Canterbury , GB
+44 1227 766266

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Polite staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Outdated room decor
Heating issues
Musty smell in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
There were mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly with outdated decor in some rooms.
Service
8.55
Hotel staff were very polite and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.05
Guests frequently mentioned the excellent and convenient location.
Room Quality
7.05
Room quality was criticized for being a bit outdated and having issues like cold bathrooms.
Amenities
7.55
Amenities were mentioned but had some shortcomings, such as a lack of fridges and heating.
Value for Money
7.05
Some guests felt that the prices did not match the quality of rooms and services.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Food quality was highlighted positively, though some criticism existed for the breakfast service.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience was good, with positive sentiments outweighing the negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 09:22

Property Description

Historic Location and Award-Winning Dining
Nestled within Canterbury’s ancient city walls, ABode Canterbury stands a stone's throw away from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral. Indulge in the culinary delights of the award-winning County Restaurant and unwind with creative drinks at the lively cocktail bar.

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience luxury at its best in the elegant rooms of Abode Hotel Canterbury. Each room boasts a lavish en-suite bathroom with a rejuvenating monsoon shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a cup of tea with the provided facilities and pamper yourself with bespoke luxury toiletries.

Vibrant Surroundings and Attractions
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the pedestrianised High Street, surrounded by charming shops and cafés. Explore the nearby Canterbury Tales attraction or take a short drive to the Dover Docks. Your unforgettable Canterbury experience awaits at ABode Canterbury.

Important information:

Parking is available for GBP 25 per day on a first come first served basis. Parking is limited.

The hotel is located on the pedestrianized High Street, with access by car at Stor Street. Please notify the hotel in advance if you require disability access.

If using a Sat Nav, please enter postcode CT1 2NR.

If the car park is full, then there are council car parks around the city or park and ride locations available. Please feel free to take your luggage to the reception desk, which will happily look after it while you park your car.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Guests who are making a reservation on behalf of another guest must contact the property.

When booking 5 rooms or more, or 10 room nights or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3897 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.05
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Anna • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Lovely staff and the room was lovely comfortable bed very clean. Lovely bar spacious and very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location was excellent. The front of house staff were attentive and helpful. The bar is a nice area to chill in the evening and the cocktails were well made. The room was a decent size and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The shower - you would be wading in water in the bath tub as it did not drain quick enough. The shower head was leaking everywhere, so you had to lean into the wall to get under the main jet which was reduced to a trickle. Quite uncomfortable and precarious for showering under.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • solo_traveller • de
10
Absolutely recommended
Pros:

Perfect location, very good breakfast

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tommaso • couple • it
9
Pros:

posizione incredibile al centro della città sulla via pedonale, l'hotel è molto bello con un piacevole bar al piano terra. Staff cortese, camera pulita.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rick • solo_traveller • nl
7
Aardig hotel voor een overnachting
Pros:

Locatie en ontbijt goed. Personeel zeer vriendelijk.
Mooi historisch gebouw

Cons:

De kamer vonden we klein en benauwd ondanks de airco. Er kon geen raam open.
Erg gehorig vanwege de houten vloeren
Parkeren kostte £25, na 1 nacht zat mijn auto onder de duivenpoep.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very interesting hotel with lots of history.

Cons:

If the bathtub sides were any higher I would need a step stool.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Shaikha • solo_traveller • ae
8
A pleasant stay in a great location, with just a few things that could be improved.
Pros:

The location was excellent and very convenient, but unfortunately, I wasn’t impressed with the breakfast.

Cons:

The only thing I didn’t like was the unpleasant smell in the room. I opened the window to air it out, but unfortunately, the smell remained.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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nicole • extended_group • nl
8
Top
Pros:

De ligging was perfect en parkeerplaatsen voor gasten vlakbij het hotel

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Bedroom and bathroom were clean. Breakfast granola, orange juice and buffet coffee were all better than I expected and were good value.

Cons:

Kept awake by disco.
I resent paying £20 for parking

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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anthony • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

location and spacious room

Cons:

breakfast that was included was limited

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • de
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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MichaelBooking51 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location, nicely decorated, friendly staff, a stones throw from bars and restaurants, and in a pedestrian area so quiet. Plenty of parking round the corner - 25/day but the room rate is cheap so works out well priced - and comfy bed, big room, slightly tired/dates but for the price it's definitely recommended. AC was nice too.

Cons:

Only thing was that the room window didn't open and was misted out, likely as opened onto HVAC or rubbish storage. No smells or anything but fresh air would have been nice.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tomomi • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location was good
Property and Room itself was good if only sleeping arrangements was all matched to my booking.

Cons:

The room provided was significantly different from the sleeping arrangement I had selected when making the booking for three guests. I raised the issue with the hotel immediately upon arrival, but it could not be resolved.

end up sleeping 3 of us on 1 king size bed and it was very uncomfortable.

I don't believe it was a stay worth £240 I have paid.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee