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Create your perfect break with 1000s of hotels to choose from (with special package discounts), fantastic deals on rail and coach travel from any UK train station or National Express coach stop, and all the top London theatre shows.

What are customers saying about Hotel Direct?

Ruby wedding celebration

We chose to celebrate our Ruby wedding anniversary in London. This is the second time we have used HotelDirect. We feel they offer a first class service. It was so easy to book, the first class train, the hotel and Theatre tickets all in one go, and the full package was amazing. Well worth the money

Everything was seamless

Everything was seamless, from booking the show through to booking the travel and hotel stay. First class service, will definitely use again.

100% recommend and would use again

We used hotel direct as we had received a gift voucher. Everything about the booking was smooth and easy. The gentleman who made our initial booking was so friendly and helpful. It was nice to receive the email before travelling all was confirmed with the hotel. No concerns at all and would 100% recommend and use again in future.

Hotel direct is an excellent company

Hotel direct is an excellent company - very responsive anc helpful with our queries. Would recommend!

We booked our London theatre break

We booked our London theatre break with hotel direct and we`re not disappointed! Great communication, well organised and great range of hotels and shows available . Included rail tickets in the package made it easy and cost effective for our break. Definitely recommend them and will use them again!

Definitely use Hotel Direct

Use Hotel Direct for all our trips to London and definitely recommendGood prices and choices. Hope they keep President Hotel in their books.

Hotel Direct - the human touch

When there was a problem with our booking going through, a real person sorted it out and emailed asap.It was a real person who phoned to check if our room request was for a double or a twin.I`m happy to book online but need the reassurance that there are humans there to solve any glitches!

Really simple

Really simple with excellent hotel choice.

Great Way to Book UK City Breaks

Had a four day/three night city break in Edinburgh, Hotel Direct was a great way to book both train and hotel at the same time and worked out cheaper than booking the train and hotel individually.

Everything went smoothly

Everything went smoothly with the rail and the hotel very impressed and was good value for money. Would definitely use you again.

Why book with Hotel Direct?

With Hotel Direct booking a Canterbury hotel couldn't be easier. We have several different search options including searching by area, star rating and landmarks such as Canterbury Cathedral. Unlike many hotel booking companies, we continue working for you long after your booking is made. Uniquely, we will contact your hotel 2 days before you arrive to make sure your reservation is in place for you, we will even send you an email with the name of the person who confirmed it! This means you will never have to worry about issues at check-in and can be assured that you are in safe hands.

Why stay in Canterbury?


The historic city of Canterbury lies on the River Stour in Kent. As one of the most visited cities in Britain, Canterbury is steeped in tradition yet it is also a modern and vibrant city with a thriving student population. Canterbury's skyline is dominated by the beautiful Cathedral, and although it is the oldest in England, the city has many ancient ruins that are worth exploring. Whatever your reason for visiting the inspirational city from enjoying an overnight stay to a relaxing break, it couldn't be easier with Hotel Direct's fabulous array of hotels.

City Centre hotels


Canterbury has a wealth of sights and visitor attractions and experiencing the city's history and heritage couldn't be easier from one of the City Centre hotels. There are plenty of walking trails and guided walks that will let you explore the winding lanes and street, allowing you to make the most of your time there.

Single Rates


As a medieval city with four universities, Canterbury has lots of student appeal, with an eclectic mix of architecture, shops and great nightlife. Whether you're heading to the city for an interview or meeting up with current students, we have a great range of single rates giving you a place to stay when visiting your loved ones.

Cheap Canterbury hotels


Canterbury is the perfect location for those looking for a spot of retail therapy with an array of high street names as well as a fantastic range of independent shops available. Whitefriars Shopping Centre has over 70 stores and is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre. The city's King's Mile, Westgate and St Dunstan's areas are also nearby and offer a range of specialist and individual shops from jewellery, antiques and fine art. If you save money booking one of the cheap Canterbury hotels we have on offer, you'll have more money in your pocket to treat yourself to something to special.

4 star hotels in Canterbury


If you're thinking about taking in a show at The Marlowe Theatre, then booking one of the nearby 4 star hotels in Canterbury will put you in the perfect location. The 1,200-seat theatre was named after the playwright Christopher Marlowe, who was born in the city and plays an integral part of its history. Whether you want to enjoy a pantomime during the festive period or watch a famous West End musical then you'll be spoilt for choice.

Luxury Canterbury hotels


Canterbury possesses a timeless and inspiring culture set against a backdrop of historic architecture and beautiful scenic views. It will come as no surprize that there are many luxury Canterbury hotels available, which combined with the fine restaurants and welcoming pubs give a complete experience.