Best Western Manor Hotel  

In Gravesend, Kent — a family-run hotel with real local character. Steps from Ebbsfleet International and Bluewater Shopping Centre, with a high-speed rail link into London in under 20 minutes, so Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and Brands Hatch are easy day trips.

Choose Classic Rooms or Super Spacious Suites for a cozy, stylish stay. Rooms are ensuite with flat-screen/LCD TVs, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, desks and complimentary toiletries. The property is eco-friendly, has a library and offers Park & Stay packages for sailings from Tilbury or Ebbsfleet.

On-site restaurant, lounge bar and a café keep things simple and social. Fitness centre, concierge and a tour desk help plan outings. Free self-parking, laundry and 24-hour room service add practical comfort — plus free wired and wireless internet throughout.

A business centre and six meeting rooms suit conferences and events. Express check-in and complimentary wired and wireless internet keep things efficient.

Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with a delicious residents-only breakfast on offer. Grab coffee in the café or unwind with drinks in the bar. Menus feature local flavours and hearty British options.