Pilgrims Hotel in Canterbury, England

The Pilgrims Hotel offers a bar with a 10% discount on drinks for guests who show a theatre ticket. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning with options including fresh pastries, cereals, meats, cheeses, yoghurts, and fruit. On-site wellness services include a spa and therapy room, and the hotel connects to a zero waste shop.

Rooms range from standard singles to quadruple family rooms, some with themed names like the Paris room or Jane Austen room. Each room includes an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The 16th-century building features original oak beams, narrow staircases, and sloped walls in attic rooms, giving the property its historic character.

The hotel sits within Canterbury's Roman city walls, directly across from the Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral is a 5-minute walk away, and the city's shops and restaurants are a few minutes' stroll through medieval streets. Canterbury West train station is 10 minutes on foot, and the hotel offers discounted parking at the Pound Lane car park (approximately £16 for 24 hours).

Guests can book treatments at the on-site spa and therapy room, which offers a range of services. The hotel also provides a shared lounge area with board games and books, creating a relaxing space for guests. A luggage storage service is available for early arrivals or late departures.

The hotel operates family rooms that include separate bedrooms within the same unit, such as the Quadruple Room and the Superior Family Room. These rooms accommodate up to four people and provide extra space for families with children. The bar and lounge area are open to families in the evening, and the central location puts family attractions like the cathedral and river walks within easy reach.

Location: Opposite Marlowe Theatre, 5 min from Canterbury Cathedral

Rooms: Family-run, 16th-century building with themed rooms

Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast with fresh pastries

Wellness: On-site spa and therapy room

Parking: Discounted 24-hour parking at Pound Lane car park

Extras: Zero waste shop, luggage storage, board games in lounge