Falstaff Hotel
A characterful historic property with warm staff and appealing period details, yet undermined by serious practical shortcomings, airless ground-floor rooms with poor ventilation, no lift for luggage, and inconsistent service, that prevent it from achieving true cosiness despite its charming bones.
How the cosy score works →Why it scores 5.6, from guest reviews
- Historic building with lovely décor and authentic elements like exposed beams
- Friendly, helpful staff and excellent breakfast
- Attractive, intelligently designed rooms in heart of Canterbury
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A strong fit for history and character, the breakfast and walking everywhere. Guests point to guests praised the historic building with authentic period details like exposed beams and charming décor throughout and multiple guests singled out the breakfast as excellent, fabulous, and a highlight with good choice and quality.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is the Falstaff Hotel located?
- The Falstaff Hotel is in the heart of Canterbury's historic centre, right on a main thoroughfare. It's perfectly positioned for exploring the city and accessing transport links.
- How cosy is the Falstaff Hotel?
- The Falstaff Hotel scores 5.6 out of 10 for cosiness. Guests praise its charming, intelligently designed rooms with authentic period features like exposed beams, though some note the historic building has quirks like narrow bathrooms.
- Is the Falstaff Hotel good for breakfast?
- Yes, breakfast is a genuine highlight. Guests consistently praise the excellent choice and quality, with particular mention of a fabulous English breakfast that's a top pick for many visitors.
- Is the staff friendly at the Falstaff Hotel?
- Absolutely. Multiple guests describe the staff as incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming, including to guests with guide dogs. The team is also responsive to feedback about room improvements.
- Does the Falstaff Hotel have a bar?
- Yes, the hotel has an excellent cocktail bar. Guests have enjoyed both the bar itself and happy hour offerings.
- What should I know about rooms at the Falstaff Hotel?
- Rooms are attractively decorated with charming period details, very clean, and thoughtfully designed. Be aware that some ground-floor rooms face the busy street and can be noisy at night, and the historic building lacks lifts and air conditioning.
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