The Falstaff In Canterbury – A Favorite for Families in Canterbury
About the Hotel
Historic Rooms & Amenities
The Falstaff Hotel offers individually designed rooms with bespoke fabrics and luxury furnishings. Room categories include Classic, Superior, and Junior Suites, some featuring original wooden beams, four-poster beds, or courtyard terraces. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee makers, and bathrooms with showers or shower-over-bath combinations. The hotel comprises three buildings around a central courtyard, with the main house overlooking St Dunstan's Street and Westgate Tower.
Dining & Cocktail Bar
The hotel serves a Full English breakfast daily in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy Champagne afternoon tea with Devaux champagne or cocktails like the Salted Caramel Martini and Tom Collins. The cocktail bar offers classic and signature drinks, local beers, and wines. From Friday to Sunday, Francesco's serves pizzas, and bottomless brunch runs from 12pm to 5pm. The bar opens onto an outdoor terrace for summer drinks.
Leisure & Local Attractions
The Falstaff's beamed lounge provides a space to unwind after sightseeing. Nearby landmarks include Canterbury Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Westgate Gardens, and Canterbury Castle, all within a 10-minute walk. The hotel is surrounded by cobbled streets and timber-framed houses in the medieval city center.
Central Location & Transport
The Falstaff is on St Dunstan's Street, a 5-minute walk from Canterbury West train station (56 minutes from London St Pancras). Private parking is available for £12 per day. The hotel is steps from the Westgate Towers and within walking distance of over 200 restaurants and shops.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel offers 24-hour reception, luggage assistance, and taxi bookings. Wheelchair access is available via the rear car park, though bedrooms are spread across three floors with no lift. Dietary needs can be accommodated at breakfast, and guide dogs are welcome. The hotel follows eco-friendly practices, including reusable glass water bottles and LED lighting.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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