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Reviews of Pilgrims Hotel 3 stars

18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS, United Kingdom

#21 of 27 hotels in Canterbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1614 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay . It provided everything I needed & I will return next time I’m in the area .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress was a bit on the firm side for me (personal preference)

    Breakfast was very good . Lots of choice . Location was very good - in the town centre - especially as I was going to the Marlowe Theatre which is opposite the hotel . My room was small but perfectly adequate for one person . Everywhere was very clean .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place, great value (if going in March)!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was great, cute room (stayed in one for a family), large bathroom, very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast. We truly enjoyed staying here! One thing to note, which was not an issue for us because we had very little luggage, but the staircase to the rooms is fairly narrow. However, we felt it added to the charm of the old building! (And maybe there's an elevator somewhere?)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Cosy and adventurous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was located perfectly, we were in the centre but tucked away too. The street view from our room was quaint and romantic. The staff were lovely and very attentive when I asked for oat milk. The property had steep stairs but this was no problem for us, it made the cosy vibe real. Continental breakfast was nice but I wish they had a toaster for guests to use and some more selection. Would definitely stay here again on our next trip back to Canterbury.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Receptionist was lovely and welcoming. We stayed I. The Paris room which was good just a shame they can not clean all th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many cobwebs in the room 😔😔

    Perfect location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small as advertised but also dingy. Carpet grubby. For the price it’s a bit tired.

    Staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    lovely Canterbury
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    For me these weren't a problem, but maybe it may concern others - the room is really small, so if you prefer hotels with spacious rooms this is not the place for you. Also the window is really small, so there is not too much natural light in the room. The breakfast is not too rich, doesn't have many options, however there are many places near the hotel where you can grab a good coffee and a sandwich or a muffin on the go.

    For me it was a great place to stay for a few days. It checked all my requirements: clean and welcoming room with its own bathroom, hot water (really important for me :)) ), quiet atmosphere (great for a good night rest), considerate staff (patient, smiling all the time, communicative and they recommended a great place to eat dinner), near by the city center, good WiFi.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, helpful staff, but hotel in need of modernisation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    First room I was offered really a box room - too small even for one! Hotel in general a bit run down, eg the bathroom and stairs up to rooms. Breakfast simple, and no cooked food..

    Friendly, efficient staff. Helpful over parking arrangements. Understanding when I wanted to change my room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent small hotel in prime location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are return visitors to Pilgrims and if anything the facilities were better than before. Very few staff but an excellent standard if service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    splendid continental breakfast and ideal base for Marlowe and Cathedral
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bedside light didn’t work and as I was late in no chance to have it fixed

    convenient and clean, very quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Great position for getting everywhere in the city, the staff were very friendly and helpful. I felt very comfortable be
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and bathroom a bit tired!

    Fabulous position right in the centre of the city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bar could have been open in the evening. It was Saturday!

    The location was excellent being in the middle of town. We used park and ride which was not mentioned on booking.com and should be as it is much easier to do that than drive to the local car park. Room comfortable with a four poster bed! A little small for us, but what a change!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and clean. Perfect for looking around central Canterbury

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location for Canterbury Cathedral and exploring local area. Good value accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn't open the windows and although it was cold outside it was very warm in the accommodation. However there was a fan in the room.

    Excellent location for the Cathedral and central Canterbury

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice good value hotel in a central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options were sub-par.

    Nice spacious room with very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Great location and price - facilities a little under par
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelled as if somebody had been smoking in it, and there was no cooked breakfast at all. We hadn't realised that before we booked. Also the TV options were dreadful - we couldn't even get the 5 basic channels - just BBV - and other than that it was just shopping channels and the like.

    Fantastic location and friendly staff. The room was clean and pleasant. .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit boring.

    Very good location, staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single bed a bit creaky.

    Location brilliant, in main street but quiet. Good continental breakfast. Looked after our luggage for several hours after check out time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    A Great Pilgrimage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location. Pleasant and helpful staff. The lack of a car parking facility had been overcome with an arrangement with the local council on reduced fees.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were a little steep to the rooms, but that's just because the hotel is charming and historic. I found the pillows a little heavy , but again, it's personal choice.

    The hotel is very quaint and in a wonderful location for the Marlow Theatre and many restaurants . Close to the city centre too and about 10 minutes to walk to Canterbuy West Station. The staff are lovely , the rooms are in keeping with the old part of the city and just right. The continental breakfast is really nice and much better than other places I've been too, and constantly refilled. It's literally 2 minutes to the Theatre which was great! You could almost pop back to your room during the interval and still have time for a drink before the second half of the show ! I would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    An excellent location, comfortable and quiet room, friendly staff, excellent value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was small, but that was made clear on the booking so was as expected.

    It was a perfect location for our visit right in the centre of town and opposite the theatre. The staff were excellent, the breakfast exceeded expectations and the room well-equipped and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was very noisy in the evening in my room because of all the guitar playing downstairs.

    Lovelybreakfast. Bathroom rather small and awkward to get around. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have much preferred the option of a cooked breakfast to start the day.

    Spacious and comfortable room, excellent location a few minutes walk from the rail station and the city centre / cathedral.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Great service thanks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. All good.

    Great service. Everything was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Good, overwhelmly central, historic, close to many cafes, bars. Upmarket area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No private car park but nearby/smallish walk to public car park. Hotel arrange payment for customer on line and Car can come and go at anytime with automated barriers. Easy process. Likely more challenging if had big heavy cases. But worth more enquiry if so. Breakfast was typically continental with plenty of choice . Some options for Gluten Free but more limited.

    Ease of access, good location as very close to the historic centre,comfortable accommodation, good bathroom shower. Hotel is historic looking, Public parking facility is extra and a small walk away for most able bodied/fit persons.

    Stayed in March 2024

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