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Pilgrims Hotel The Pilgrims Hotel is a charming historic building in the heart of Canterbury City Centre. Situated directly opposite the Marlowe Theatre, it's an ideal place to stay overnight to catch a show or explore the attractions of Canterbury, with friendly staff go the extra mile to make your stay as pleasant, comfortable and easy as possible. For breakfast, start the day off in our lovely light, airy dining room and indulge in our Continental breakfast with a selection of food to suit your palette. We offer a variety of different pastries, cheeses, meats, baked goods, muffins, fruits, overnight oats, as well as toast, tea and coffee.
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The Pilgrims Hotel has a fantastic location, based right in the heart of Canterbury City Centre. It's the perfect location for anyone with varied interests as Canterbury has such a diverse number of attractions. All of the local restaurants, shops, theatre, Cathedral, river boat tours and so on are within short walking distance, making the the perfect spot for anyone looking to stay at our hotel.
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Todd L.
Jun 21, 2022
Pilgrims hotel was excellent and I would stay here again for sure. Room was small but clean and totally functional. View over the street was fun. My only complaint, which isn't the fault of the hotel, is the noise. Lots of noise late in the evening either from the bar or the street foot traffic. Several people rolling at at 1:00am after several pints.

The hotel is just off of the city center which is great in many respects. For people on foot or bike it is fantastic, if you're driving a car, not as much. Route to the hotel is challenging with a car. Also no onsite parking. Car park is an extra $15USD. But back to the good, room was comfortable and breakfast was very classic BnB. Staff were all great, lady managing the breakfast did a great job with the morning rush.
Davide Violato
May 31, 2022
Beautiful hotel in the centre of Canterbury. Near the cathedral. The personal is very kind and helpful, Betty for all. The room is very kind and quiet, although is on high street St Peter's street. The breakfast is ok and the toast is well toasted. I suggest it!
B.
May 30, 2022
I stayed over for a night after getting the ferry to Dover, all the staff and guests are friendly, polite, talkative, informative. I met Matt in the evening, Betty in the morning. The building is ancient, like 500 years old and centrally located which meant I caught a few guided tours as I walked out. It looks great in the bar /restaurant area. And the room is very clean and modern with a phone, TV, remote, and windows that open.

Clean floors, sheets, table, chairs, toilet, bathroom, towels, grout. Soap, shampoo, gel, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, provided in the rooms, mine being room number 4 single. The bath filled fast and the shower is temperature controlled too. I wish I had thought of bringing bath salts. An information booklet also provided in the room and presumably the others, containing the wifi password, names and phone numbers of local businesses one might likely call upon.

The bar is great and the breakfast was definitely plentiful and delicious. A huge range to choose from. The only thing is that I couldn't get the bedside light to switch on, I think the light bulb had gone. But it wasn't an issue as I could use the TV if I really felt lazy. It's not a negative, these things happen, bulbs do blow. Or maybe I just didn't know how to use it. That's most likely tbh.
Sue Burlinson
May 21, 2022
Great place to stay lovely room. Close to the Marlowe we had tickets to a show. Really good continental breakfast.
Caleb Springer
Mar 19, 2022
This hotel is very comfortable and cute, and it is in a great location if you want to see the town and the cathedral. My wife and I stayed 3 nights for a short break from London. The staff were very kind, and made our stay perfect. I was especially surprised and happy that they were able to provide a fantastic breakfast for me, even though I have multiple food allergies which are difficult to accommodate. (Note: I warned them ahead of time that I have allergies, and others with allergies should do the same so that they have time to prepare for you!)
Lauren Keir
Mar 10, 2022
Stayed for the weekend to watch a show with the family, such an amazing hotel very friendly staff very helpful nothing was to much for them, have booked again for June, thanks for helping us have a lovely weekend. Room 6
Paul Morris
Feb 20, 2022
A truly wonderful display. Staff very helpful. Room just right. Would definitely stay again. Simona went out of her way to help. She even posted on by special delivery my lost glasses. Thanks once again.
Carolyn Bridgen
Nov 25, 2021
Lovely room. Clean. Good continental breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Water for a bath was not hot enough. Canterbury is a popular city with lots of young people so in any room in Center that overlooks the street you need earplugs. Over all, this is a very nice hotel.
Linda
Sep 29, 2021
Wonderful continental breakfast! Everyone friendly and room was quiet at night.
Matthew Azzopardi
Sep 24, 2021
Great location, but the facilities are not great. Low pressure on the shower in our room, with hard water. Breakfast in very basic. However the rooms were clean and spacious plus the beds were comfortable. If you need something basic and in a good location it fits the bill. Parking is available and costs 12 a day which is fine but it is in a car park which is about 5 minutes walk away. You can park outside to unload.
Ajl
Sep 22, 2021
Only been here for 3 hrs, as expected the hotel is old with small rooms etc, but as I'm only sleeping here, that's no problem and the bed feels comfy, there is a continental breakfast in the morning, meanwhile there's a kettle with t and coffee etc, I'm sure my next three days and nights will be satisfactory. Oh just noticed a packet of biscuits
Michael
Aug 14, 2021
Rooms clean and pleasant. Hotel positioned perfect for the high st and theatre. Downsides - Unable to get an extra bed added to the room even though it was advertised on Booking.com that you could. Bar selection was very limited, only 1 beer on tap. Big crowd at the theatre and unable to attract the crowds paints the picture that the hotel is struggling. Biggest disappointment was the continental breakfast, no cooked breakfast! Overall, very disappointed. Needs better management to get this place up and running again.
Qype User Msand
Jan 20, 2009
Really nice restaurant in hotel. Fairly busy and popular with the theatre goers so need to plan in advance. Good and varied menu and reasonably priced. Friendly staff.