Chain Name: Best Western
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3DU

The Abbots Barton Hotel, is Canterbury's premier hotel, serving business and leisure.

Our hotel is set back from a busy road and lies in extensive grounds. With excellent, individually styled newly refurbished rooms, you are provided with every amenity expected of the standard of hotel, but also enjoys a personal touch as our hotel is full of character. All the Bedrooms will be well appointed with a wide choice of Standard and Executive rooms.

You will enjoy all that is best in food, service and comfort during your stay with a select choice of dining. Our Head Chef and his Brigade have combined their skills to present a menu that is wide in both choice of international dishes and traditional English foyer.

A choice of well equipped functional rooms are available, which satisfy every discerning conference organizer. Within easy walk to Canterbury City Centre and ample car parking, The Best Western Abbots Barton is the perfect base to explore Canterbury and its beautiful surroundings.

Hotel Facilities

General
Luggage Storage, Restaurant, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Heating, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Terrace, Pets Allowed, Bar, All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking, Elevator, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Gay Friendly.

Activities
Golf Course (within 3 km), Library.

Services
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service, Dry Cleaning, Bridal Suite, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches.

Location
University, Park, Shopping Centre, Museum Area, Near Train Station, City Centre, .

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Children and extra beds
< All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.

Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours until 24/24 hours.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.

Parking
Free Private parking is possible on site.

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Internet
Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas only and charges are applicable.

Deposit
No deposit will be charged.

Payment - We accept
Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.

Local Attractions:
Howletts Wild Animal Park (4 km) - Set in 90 acres of parkland, Howletts Wild Animal Park is home to some of the world's most rare and endangered animals. Howletts boasts the UK's largest group of African elephants, Indian and Siberian tigers, many small cats, rare monkeys and many other animals. The animals are looked after in 2 parks that cover over 450 acres of the Kent countryside. Howletts is in Bekesbourne and is signposted off the A2, three miles south of Canterbury (just 90 minutes from London)

The Canterbury Tales (1 km) - Step back in time to experience the sights sounds and smells of the Middle Ages in this reconstruction of 14th Century England. Travel from the Tabard Inn, in London, to St. Thomas Becket's Shrine in Canterbury with Chaucer's colourful pilgrims. The Canterbury Tales is open every day except Christmas Day

Royal Museum & Art Gallery with Buffs Museum (1 km) - A splendid Victorian building, houses decorative arts and the city's picture collections- including a gallery for T.S. Cooper, England finest cattle painter. The art gallery is the major space in the arena for the visual arts with a varied exhibition program

Canterbury Roman Museum (1 km) - Step below today's Canterbury to discover an exciting part of the Roman town including the real remains of a house with fine mosaics. Experience everyday life in the reconstructed market place and see exquisite silver and glass.

Kent Battle of Britain Museum (18 km) - Once a Battle of Britain Station, today it houses the largest collection of relics and related memorabilia of British and German aircraft involved in the fighting. Also shown full-size replicas of the Hurricane, Spitfire and Me109 used in Battle of Britain

St Augustine's Abbey (2 km) - Part of the Canterbury World Heritage site, this is considered by many as the birthplace of Christianity in England. Visit the fascinating museum and take the free interactive audio tour.

Canterbury West Gate Towers (1 km) - The last of the city's fortified gatehouses sits astride the London road with the river as a moat. Rebuilt in around 1380 by Archbishop Sudbury, it was used as a prison for many years. The battlements give a splendid panoramic view of the city

Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens (19 km) - Major Powell-Cotton spent much of his life on the study of African animals and many different cultures. This museum, founded in 1895, is his legacy, consisting of animal dioramas, photographs, extensive notes, and artefacts from around the world.

Richborough Castle (17 km) - Explore the site of the first Roman landing in Britain and visit the museum with its collection of artefacts uncovered on site. See the remains of the huge triumphal arch, once 25 metres high.

Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre (15 km) - Recently expanded and updated, and housed in 16th-century premises, the Centre features colourful displays and room settings that vividly evoke the 2000 year history of Faversham. Special features include the 'Gunpowder Experience' and a working old-style

Directions:
M2 junction 7: From London - Take the A2 towards Dover. Turn off at Canterbury Exit following signs to Margate A28. Continue towards Margate through various roundabouts, turning right at the St. George roundabout signposted Dover A2. Go straight ahead at traffic lights which lead to New Dover Rd, where the Abbots Barton Hotel is situated on the right after approximately 300 M. From Dover - Take the A2 towards London. Exit at Canterbury A2050 which leads directly onto New Dover Rd, where the Abbots Barton Hotel is situated on the left hand side after 1 mile approximately.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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