Holiday Inn® Ashford - Central is an ideally located hotel with restaurant, free parking and close proximity to the Eurostar Station and is only 2 miles from Ashford International Station. Regular Eurostar trains travel to Lille, Paris and Brussels, and services to Central London take just 40 minutes. There's easy access to the ferries at Dover and Folkestone via the nearby M20 motorway. Canterbury Cathedral, a World Heritage site, is only 14 miles away, and the adjacent King's Mile is lined with independent shops and charming pubs. Take the family to spot lions and tigers on a safari-style trip through Port Lympne Reserve or explore Leeds Castle, located on an island in the River Len, both within a short drive. There is also a local business cluster conveniently nearby at the Orbital and Eureka business parks. The perfect venue for a wedding or an event of up to 120 guests in our 6 on-site meeting suites. At this hotel you can enjoy: Free Wi-Fi, rooms with sofa beds for families and 24-hour room service. Our comfortable rooms and suites have satellite TV and a choice of pillows to help you get the best night's sleep possible. You can settle down to breakfast, lunch or dinner beneath the rustic oak beams in our Bybrook Tavern, and kids stay and eat free. Watch BT Sport with a drink in the lounge or get some fresh air in the garden.