Kent, known as "the garden of England" sits in the southeast corner of the country and is bordered by the English Channel. Hotel guests in Kent can visit major landmarks such as the Canterbury Cathedral, the cliffs of Dover and Leeds Castle. London is just a short drive away and the nearby "chunnel" leads under the English Channel to France.
The Millers Arms, located in Canterbury, overlooks the Canterbury Cathedral and offers 11 single, double and family-sized rooms. All rooms include en-suite bathrooms, color televisions and coffee makers. The on-site restaurant and bar serves daily lunch and dinner. The hotel is walking distance from downtown Canterbury and is a 20-minute drive to the channel tunnel to France. As of 2010, room rates start at $103 (£65) per night.
The Millers Arms
2 Mill Lane
Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AW
01-22-745-6057
millerscanterbury.co.uk
The Ashford International Hotel in Ashford offers 179 guest rooms equipped with satellite flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet service and air-conditioning. Deluxe rooms and suites with extra space and extra amenities, such as bath robes, are also available. Other on-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, full-service spa and fitness center. The hotel also has 18 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 400 people. As of 2010, room rates start at $109 (£69) per night.
Ashford International Hotel
Simone Weil Ave.
Ashford, Kent TN24 8UX
01-23-321-9988
qhotels.co.uk
The Burlington Hotel in Folkestone overlooks the English Channel and offers 70 guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms and satellite television. The hotel has fully-equipped meeting facilities with five conference suites and four seminar rooms. The restaurant on the hotel grounds offers English and European cuisine. The hotel sits just four miles from the channel tunnel to France. As of 2010, room rates start at $51 (£32) per night.
The Burlington Hotel
3-5 Earls Ave
Folkestone, Kent CT20 2HR
01-30-325-5301
theburlingtonhotel.com
The Conningbrook hotel in Ashford offers 27 guest rooms with cable television, Internet connections and complimentary tea and coffee. The hotel has a restaurant and bar on-site that offers a traditional English roast every Sunday. The on-site meeting and conference facilities can accommodate up to 70 people in a variety of room configurations. All rooms include a full breakfast and, as of 2010, rates start at $119 (£75) per night.
The Conningbrook
Canterbury Rd., Kennington
Ashford, Kent TN24 9QR
01-23-363-6863
conningbrookashford.co.uk
