The Ramada Hotel and Resort Maidstone is a large while hotel set in 26 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland. Located one mile from junction eight of the M20, the hotel is situated right by the grounds of historic Leeds Castle in the Kent countryside. The 124 guestrooms feature contemporary décor in muted colours with light wood furniture. All are equipped with satellite television, pay movies, direct-dial telephones with Internet connections, tea and coffee making facilities and bathrooms with hair dryers.
Guests can swim lengths in the indoor swimming pool, work out in the gym and relax in the sauna and hot tub at the fitness centre, while back massages, facials and pedicures can be arranged at the beauty salon. Decorated in warm, contemporary colours, the informal restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while those preferring to eat in the privacy of their rooms can enjoy light meals at any hour thanks to 24-hour room service. Drinks and cocktails are available at the bar and the lobby lounge is the place to relax and browse the daily papers. Facilities for business and events include 12 meeting and conference rooms, catering, fax, copying and secretarial services. Onsite parking is free and there is a safe at the front desk. The hotel is within 20 miles of Ashford and Tunbridge Wells. Canterbury, with its monumental cathedral, is 26 miles away and the Channel Tunnel is less than 35 kilometres away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick, which is 45 miles and about a 50-minute drive away.
Property Amenities
Comp newspapers in lobby
Breakfast services
Hot tub
Swimming pool - indoor
Secretarial services
Spa services on site
Sauna
Laundry facilities
Restaurant(s)
Room service (24 hours)
Meeting room (small groups)
Business services
Safe-deposit box
Hair salon
Fitness equipment
Conference room(s)
Bar/lounge
Steam room
Parking (Complimentary)
Area Attractions
- Leeds Castle (Entrance) - 1 Mile (1.5 Kilometres) - Ashford - 20 Miles (32 Kilometres) - Tunbridge Wells - 20 Miles (32 Kilometres) - Canterbury - 26 Miles (47 Kilometres) - Brands Hatch - 26 Miles (47 Kilometres) - Bluewater Shopping Centre - 30 Miles (48 Kilometres) - Channel Tunnel - 33 Miles (53 Kilometres) - Dover - 36 Miles (58 Kilometres) - London - 45 Miles (72 Kilometres)
Driving Directions
Taxis Are Available At The Airport. From Central London, Direct Trains Run From Victoria Station To Hollingbourne, 1.5 Miles From The Hotel. Driving Directions: From The Airport, Follow The Signs To The M23, The M25 And Then The M26. Merge Onto The M20. Leave At Exit 8 And Follow Sings To The A20 (Ashford Road) Then The B2163 (Eyhorne Street). Turn Left Onto Local Roads To The Hotel.