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What are customers saying about Hotel Direct?

I was looking for a London theatre?weekend break

I was looking for a London theatre weekend break as a Christmas present and came across Hotel Direct. I wanted to see The Lion King and stay in a hotel close by. I was pleasantly surprised how affordable it was. It was easy to book and will definitely use again. Highly recommend.

Easy to book

Easy to book.The trip was good value, hotel excellent and good theatre seats

Great communications

Great communications and all went very well.

Hassle free booking

Hassle free booking and good value hotel and train combined. I do like using this website.

Stress free experience

Provided an excellent all round service. All aspects of the trip were attended to. Any concerns were quickly addressed by a phone call by very helpful staff.

Excellent weekend

Easy to book and great instructions of what to do and times so no need to ask for further advise. Great choice of hotels.

Great service

We booked a combined hotel and rail break to London via hotel direct.co.uk. The booking was easy to use and regular communications from Hotel Direct were timely, accurate and helpful. I telephoned Hotel Direct to book train seats and travel times and the call was handled in a polite, friendly and professional manner. Everything went smoothly and according to plan. Thank you.

Brilliant service and easy to use

Brilliant service and easy to use. Thought the prices were too good, had to get my partner to check it was a genuine website.Plenty of email reminders and notifications on what time I need to be where and when definitely book again and the hotel was brilliant and centre to everything we needed with two tube stations nearby.

Hoteldirect theatre breaks was?

Hotel Direct theatre breaks was fantastic. It was all very easy to book hotel, theatre and rail tickets. Email communications were excellent. Good directions. Reminder emails and repeat rail tickets on the day were very useful. Highly recommended. We will use again.

Hotel direct is a great way for booking?

Hotel direct is a great way for booking your weekend packages away, used a couple of times & have never been disappointed, highly recommended.

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.