The Falstaff
Re-inn-vented rest
A canter from the Cathedral
Revamped from a 15th-century coaching inn, the Falstaff have traded in stuffy stables and rickety rooms for boldly-toned textiles, cloud-soft beds, bespoke furnishings, and abstract artwork. Since stage-coaches no longer pitch up at this Stourside stay for those looking to dismount, dine and dream, the central courtyard now houses three separate buildings (the main house, the Tap and the Windmill) and a beer garden. The main house has been spruced up with a lengthy steel-cast bar (where cocktail masterclasses are hosted), a cosy lounge for afternoons spent sipping, and a pastel-panelled pub where locally-brewed pints are poured. The perfect retreat for present-day Chaucerian pilgrims.
Facilities
Номера
50, including seven suites.
Checkout
11am; check-in, 3pm. Both are flexible for £20 a room, subject to availability.
Больше сведений
Rates don't include breakfast but a full-English or Continental breakfasts are available for an extra charge.
Also
Some of the rooms have been adapted for those with limited mobility, and hotel staff are happy to assist guests where needed.
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At the Hotel
Lounge, beer garden and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV with Freeview, tea- and coffee-making kit, free bottled water, and Verdon Spas bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Each of the rooms are individually designed with brightly-hued panelling and abstract artwork, so you’re bound to bag a characterful hideaway whichever you choose. Some of the Classic rooms are set in the eaves of the Tap, and you’ll find others in the beamed main building. Junior Suites will suit those seeking some extra space, and have been kitted out with super-king-size beds and comfy sofas.
Packing Tips
A craving for Kentish wine and a copy of The Canterbury Tales.
Дети
Welcome, but the hotel is geared towards adults so there’s little to keep them entertained. An extra bed can be added to some Junior suites for £20 a night; please contact our Smith travel team to arrange.
Галерея
Food & Drink
Top Table
For that cosy countryside feel, ask for a table in the pastel-hued lounge. In the summer, if the weather abides, take your pints porchside.
Дресс-код
Cashmere and cords will blend best with Canterbury’s traditional touch.
Hotel Restaurant
Breakfast is a full-English (literally) affair at the Falstaff, where bright blue banquettes are set by reclaimed wood tables and exposed brick walls.
Hotel Bar
Follow the exposed brick walls and you’ll stumble on cocktail-making masterclasses and spirit-shaking mixologists at the reception’s steel bar. Themed drinks are dreamt up, classic cocktails are taken with a twist in the lounge and pints are poured where you please.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am (8am to noon on weekends) and reception will book you in for a slot on arrival.
Planes
Most international flights will arrive into Gatwick, which is just over an hour’s drive away; otherwise, Heathrow and Stansted are both a 90-minute drive. Private transfers can be arranged from Gatwick for £100 each way.
Trains
Trains go straight from London’s St Pancras to Canterbury West, a four-minute walk from the hotel, on the line to Ramsgate.
Automobiles
If you’re bringing your own set of wheels, the hotel has a small car park that costs £15 a night and is filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
In a town whose birth predates the Romans, you’re unlikely to struggle finding historic hotspots. Start strong at the famed Canterbury Cathedral, whose tall golden turrets poke through the town centre, and be sure to wander its surrounding gardens. If you’d rather a quick rundown of Canterbury’s past, hop aboard a guided boat tour along the River Stour that floats under the Eastbridge Hospital – or, there’s a walking tour. The Beaney House Art & Knowledge centre has a little bit of everything (exhibitions dedicated to 19th-century artist Thomas Sidney Cooper, wildlife tableaux, traditional Asian art collections, a contemporary gallery, a workshop-fuelled learning lab, library, and the original Bagpuss). Greyfriars Gardens and Westgate Gardens make for scenic strolls, and Sir John Boys House is a must for book buffs.
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This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
