Book THE SUN HOTEL in Canterbury, Kent

The Sun Hotel is a 3-star inn in a 15th-century building with 7 guest rooms, including the Sun Room, Charles Dickens Room, and Deluxe Family Room. Interconnected rooms open onto city views and connect separate sleeping areas for families. The Sun Room contains a jacuzzi, and the Deluxe King Room offers a spa bath.

El Sol, the hotel's onsite tapas restaurant, serves Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner. The menu includes paella and octopus, and evening drinks are served at the hotel bar. Continental breakfast is provided as an in-room breakfast tray with cereal, croissants, tea, and coffee.

The Sun Hotel occupies a 15th-century building with original oak beams and a wonky window in the Marlowe Room. Charles Dickens stayed in the building, and the Charles Dickens Room bears his name. Staff tell guests about the building's history, including its links to Dickens and David Copperfield.

The hotel is 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral and a 9-minute walk from Canterbury West Train Station. The Marlowe Theatre, Westgate, and High Street are within walking distance. London City Airport is 95 km away, and Howletts Wild Animal Park is a nearby attraction.

The Deluxe Family Room provides interconnected rooms, so parents and children can stay together with separate sleeping areas. El Sol serves Spanish cuisine in a family-friendly setting for lunch and dinner. The hotel's central location places families within walking distance of Canterbury Cathedral and The Marlowe Theatre.

Historic Building: 15th-century inn linked to Charles Dickens

Location: 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral

Dining: El Sol tapas restaurant with Spanish cuisine

Rooms: 7 rooms including the Sun Room with a jacuzzi

Family: Deluxe Family Room with interconnected rooms

Breakfast: In-room breakfast tray with cereal and croissants