Historic Hotels in Kent
Places to stay in Canterbury and Kent connected to famous figures from the past.
The House of Agnes. Canterbury.
There are a fair few place in Kent associated with Charles Dickens, and this splendidly-named little place is certainly one of them.
There are a fair few place in Kent associated with Charles Dickens, and this splendidly-named little place is certainly one of them.
The Falstaff Inn. Canterbury.
Close to the famous medieval Westgate of the city, and just a ten minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral itself, the Falstaff claims to have been operating since 1403.
Close to the famous medieval Westgate of the city, and just a ten minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral itself, the Falstaff claims to have been operating since 1403.
The Sun Hotel. Canterbury.
Dating from the fifteenth century, few places offering accommodation are as close to Canterbury Cathedral as this lovely old building.
Dating from the fifteenth century, few places offering accommodation are as close to Canterbury Cathedral as this lovely old building.
The Queen's Inn. Hawkhurst.
Dispensing hospitality to visitors since 1561, the Queen's Inn can claim to have welcomed Elizabeth I. Whether true or not, it remains a very beautiful Grade II listed building which will melt the heart of the history buff.
Dispensing hospitality to visitors since 1561, the Queen's Inn can claim to have welcomed Elizabeth I. Whether true or not, it remains a very beautiful Grade II listed building which will melt the heart of the history buff.
Bleak House. Broadstairs.
The historic significance of this Broadstairs landmark is obvious given its name. But Bleak House possesses more than just a passing association with the famous author.
The historic significance of this Broadstairs landmark is obvious given its name. But Bleak House possesses more than just a passing association with the famous author.
Eastwell Manor. Ashford.
There are very few places that can claim a connection to the last Plantagenet king of England, but this exceptional house could well be one.
There are very few places that can claim a connection to the last Plantagenet king of England, but this exceptional house could well be one.
The Leather Bottle. Cobham.
A curious name for an old inn, this famous hostelry near Gravesend is immortalised in one of Charles Dickens’ earliest works.
A curious name for an old inn, this famous hostelry near Gravesend is immortalised in one of Charles Dickens’ earliest works.
The George Hotel. Cranbrook.
Many places claim to have been visited by Elizabeth I, but when somewhere like The George claims to know the actual year it certainly adds more validity to the suggestion.
Many places claim to have been visited by Elizabeth I, but when somewhere like The George claims to know the actual year it certainly adds more validity to the suggestion.
The Abbott's Fireside. Elham.
Every bit the classic Kentish inn, legend has it that The Duke of Wellington frequented the place shortly before departing for the Battle of Waterloo.
Every bit the classic Kentish inn, legend has it that The Duke of Wellington frequented the place shortly before departing for the Battle of Waterloo.
The Dog and Bear. Lenham.
A place like this could only be found in Kent. But while the architectural historian will find much to consider, others will be more interested in following in the footsteps of England’s last Stuart monarch.
A place like this could only be found in Kent. But while the architectural historian will find much to consider, others will be more interested in following in the footsteps of England’s last Stuart monarch.
The Royal Albion Hotel. Broadstairs.
Page to follow. Historic connection: Charles Dickens. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Historic connection: Charles Dickens. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
The Royal Wells Hotel. Tunbridge Wells.
Page to follow. Historic connection: Queen Victoria. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Historic connection: Queen Victoria. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
The Royal Hotel. Deal.
Page to follow. Reputed former guests: Lord Nelson. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Reputed former guests: Lord Nelson. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Kent that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.