The Wishful Thinker

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

2 × Standard Double Room
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Max adults: 2
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Max adults: 2
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Bed: 1 double bed
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US$189 per night
Price US$567
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Wishful Thinker in Kent offers spacious family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a hairdryer, coffee machine, TV, and wardrobe. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, and the outdoor play area is ideal for children. Convenient Location: Located 72 km from London City Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Leeds Castle (7 km), Ashford International Train Station (19 km), and Canterbury Cathedral (34 km). Free on-site parking is available. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, The Wishful Thinker ensures a pleasant stay for all guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available at the hotel

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Standard Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$284 for 3 nights
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King Room
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  • 1 large double bed
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Family Room
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  • 1 sofa bed and
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Standard Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$95 per night
Price US$284
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King Room
  • 1 large double bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$107 per night
Price US$320
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Family Room
  • 1 sofa bed and
  • 1 large double bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$107 per night
Price US$320
Excluded: 20 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff, the venue and the quantity and quality of food.”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely clean cosy room, dinner and breakfast wonderful and amazing staff”
Belinda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Locally sourced fresh food, absolutely flawless, I would stay here over! and over again. Beautiful location.”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole property has been decorated to a very high standard. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Restaurant had a wide and varied menu, from pub classics to Lamb Kofta's, with generous portions and reasonable...”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great pub hotel, comfortable room, excellent shower, good food, exceptionally efficient and friendly staff.”
Karri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms are very nicely styled and extremely clean”
Nita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble.Tasteful decoration. Excellent food. It's not very often I get such a good vegetarian choice. Rooms were cosy, bed very comfortable, spotlessly clean.”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and a very clean and comfortable room”
Bernard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We enjoyed ourselves from the moment we walked through the door, and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. The room was very comfortable and roomier, top marks and the food was a high standard 👌”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is very pleasing on the eye. the rooms are large and extremely comfortable. the staff were very attentive and the Food is absolutely amazing. great selection of food and drink. something here for everyone.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Wishful Thinker
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets
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