King Hotel Tenterden

Room 6 avoid!! I stayed here the night before surgery at the Benenden as the location was good. Room 6 is behind the reception desk. You walk behind the desk to get to it. The room had a really bad smell which I then realised was the bed sheets. It was like they had been boil washed in vinegar so there was no getting away from it. The room was freezing cold I had to sleep with socks on as the radiator was not working. To top it off the room was noisy. The desk is not always manned which was a blessing but I did not appreciate the night staff talking at normal volume right outside my door between 12-4 am. I had the worse sleep I have ever had and was not rested for my operation. I can confirm the room was clean but I wouldn’t stay again based on the rest of my experience. Unfortunately there was no one around when I left and I couldn’t wait due to a taxi waiting. Please be more aware when you book our room 6!

My wife and I stayed at The Kings Hotel near Tenterden in Kent for a 3 night break and enjoyed our stay for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the staff were lovely, helpful and friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Secondly, the hotel is also home to one of the best Indian restaurants in Kent/the South East, which has an excellent menu with some unusual and delicious options such as Scallops, Venison and Duck all beautifully cooked with tasty spices, sauces and so on. The room was decent enough (especially given the price) with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, air-conditioning, free WiFi, and on-site parking. The hotel/restaurant itself is situated a few minutes drive away from the lovely town of Tenterden which is also home to the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway (a must for any visitor (I also recommend the tap room right next to the station which has a superb selection of beers and regular live entertainment). I can't really fault the hotel to be honest (probably the only thing to mention is that the door to the shower in our room didn't open very wide and I personally found it a bit of a squeeze to get through it!) but, if you want someone close to Tenterden and the surrounding area (there were several places to eat within a few minutes drive (we ate in The White Lion in Tenterden and The Chequers on the Green (just a 3 minute drive from the hotel) both of which were good choices) but not in the town itself (there were several places to stay in Tenterden itself but they were more expensive and parking could also be an issue at times) The Kings Hotel is good (were already planning our next visit/stay as we discovered that the restaurant host regular live events and we quite fancy the Freddie Mercury tribute night!).

An overnight stay with family at this newly built hotel was excellent. Very nice rooms, well equipped and very comfortable. Lovely shower and bathroom facilities, and nice and warm. (We stayed during a very windy, wet and cold storm) The staff were helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Quite reasonably priced too. We passed on breakfast in favour of a nearby greasy spoon, but overall a good night’s stay, we will certainly stay here again. Thanks to all involved!