The Thanington Hotel

One of the finest Canterbury hotels, the Thanington is a family run hotel conveniently located a short walk from the world famous Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury town centre. Built in the late 1790s, the hotel has retained much of its original charm providing, for the discerning traveller, an oasis in bustling Canterbury.

Guests can relax and unwind in one of the most elegant and historic hotels in Canterbury, while enjoying 21st century hotel facilities. Opening as a Canterbury hotel in the mid 1980s, the Thanington Hotel now consists of 15 en-suite rooms all recently refurbished to the highest standards. The public facilities include secure private parking, heated indoor swimming pool, secluded courtyard garden and private bar (with one of the largest selections of single malt whiskies of hotels in Canterbury and East Kent). All of the hotel rooms provide widescreeen or flat screen TV and free wireless connection. The accommodation consists of 5 superior rooms, including one Suite, and 10 standard rooms of family, twin or double configuration.

The charming enclosed garden, a riot of colour in the summer months, can be accessed from the hotel or from the indoor swimming pool, giving guests the opportunity to relax in a peaceful secluded oasis whether enjoying refreshment or watching the carp swimming in the pond.

From the moment you arrive to the Thanington Hotel in Canterbury the emphasis is on personal service. Our staff are always on hand to offer assistance in planning your day trip in Canterbury - making restaurant or ferry reservations, recommending or booking golf courses, arranging transportation or just suggesting relaxing alternatives for a great day out.