Comfortable Canterbury hotel just off the A2, with a restaurant Holiday Inn Express® Canterbury Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Canterbury's historic city centre. You're seven minutes by car from Canterbury West Station, where direct trains whisk you to London in as little as an hour. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an hour and 15 minutes away. Visit the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, with its medieval stained-glass windows, lofty Gothic quire and tranquil cloisters. You can catch musicals, international ballet and drama performances at the sleek, contemporary Marlowe Theatre, or take a stroll through the shops and cafes at the bustling Whitefriars Shopping Centre. If you’re in the mood for a family day out by the water, the charming seaside towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable are an easy drive from the hotel. At this hotel you can enjoy: - Electric car charging points - Two meeting rooms Get your day off to a bright start with the included Express Start™ Breakfast, with English and Continental choices. Our vibrant, welcoming restaurant also serves an international menu for dinner. Relax with a drink or a coffee from the well-stocked bar, open for you around the clock. Guest rooms feature comfortable bedding, a pillow menu and blackout curtains for a restful night’s slumber.