I booked 2 rooms at the Thanington for a 2 night break with friends. We were upgraded to a 'superior' room and it was disgusting. The net curtains were frayed and the bathroom was filthy. The room was in need of a total refurbishment. The owner did refund half the bill for all of us because on top of everything else we were kept awake by lads in the room above 'partying' till 4am on the 2nd night (not much better on the night)

Stayed Friday night - room was compact but very clean and tidy and lovely bathroom.
Only a 15 minute walk to the centre so well placed.
We paid £90 for a twin room including breakfast and felt this was a fair rate.
The pool was an added bonus and the courtyard garden lovely to sit in at the end of the day.
Breakfast was really good - fantastic choice on the buffet of fruits and yoghurts, cereals etc.
Staff were very friendly and pleasant.

The room in the extension at the back was basic, but large enough, and quiet enough to get a good night's sleep. Room was warm and beds comfy. The staff were all efficient and very friendly and helpful.
The courtyard garden was pretty and the pool a lovely bonus. We didn't mind the walk into the Centre, as we got free safe parking at the hotel. Road into town is very busy at rush hour, but it is easy to get to the ring roads from the location. Canterbury is one of my favourite places and there is always plenty to see and do, especially great cocktail places and restaurants with lots of character.

Perfectly nice hotel, should be 3 star not 4 in my opinion - at £115 for an old, cheaply furnished room, it was very over priced. Staff were very friendly and efficient, close to Canterbury centre, but should have chosen another hotel, that was either more upmarket or bang in the middle of canterbury