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Summary of reviewsKeynes College, located on the serene Canterbury University campus, is lauded for its picturesque and peaceful environment, ideal for relaxation with scenic views of the city and cathedral. Its location offers convenient access to Canterbury’s city center via reliable bus services and a pleasant walk. The property is easily reachable by car with ample free parking and on-site amenities like a supermarket and bar enhance the stay.
The breakfast experience at Keynes College is frequently praised, offering a wide selection from traditional English to continental options, catering to various dietary needs including vegan and vegetarian. Guests highlight the excellent quality, generous portions and well-organized buffet setup, although there were minor remarks about occasional overcooking and limited gluten-free choices.
The rooms are clean, comfortable and functional, often exceeding expectations with plenty of amenities and a quiet setting. However, some rooms can become hot in the summer and additional fans would be beneficial. While not luxurious, these rooms are practical, affordable and appropriate for short or academic-related stays.
The college excels in cleanliness with guests consistently noting the spotless condition of the rooms and the well-maintained property. The friendly and helpful staff further enhance the experience, providing excellent service from the reception to the restaurant and catering to guests' needs with professionalism and warmth.
WiFi at Keynes College generally receives positive feedback for its reliability and strength, though some guests have encountered occasional connectivity issues. Parking is another highlighted convenience with ample free spaces making it easy for guests to park their vehicles hassle-free.
The beds evoke mixed reactions; while some find them adequate, others consider them too firm or basic, affecting sleep quality. Nonetheless, the overall value for money remains a strong point for many guests.
In summary, Keynes College offers a quiet, scenic location with excellent accessibility, complemented by clean and comfortable accommodations, a hearty breakfast and friendly staff, making it an appealing choice for visitors seeking a balance between tranquility and convenience.
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The breakfast experience at Keynes College is frequently praised, offering a wide selection from traditional English to continental options, catering to various dietary needs including vegan and vegetarian. Guests highlight the excellent quality, generous portions and well-organized buffet setup, although there were minor remarks about occasional overcooking and limited gluten-free choices.
The rooms are clean, comfortable and functional, often exceeding expectations with plenty of amenities and a quiet setting. However, some rooms can become hot in the summer and additional fans would be beneficial. While not luxurious, these rooms are practical, affordable and appropriate for short or academic-related stays.
The college excels in cleanliness with guests consistently noting the spotless condition of the rooms and the well-maintained property. The friendly and helpful staff further enhance the experience, providing excellent service from the reception to the restaurant and catering to guests' needs with professionalism and warmth.
WiFi at Keynes College generally receives positive feedback for its reliability and strength, though some guests have encountered occasional connectivity issues. Parking is another highlighted convenience with ample free spaces making it easy for guests to park their vehicles hassle-free.
The beds evoke mixed reactions; while some find them adequate, others consider them too firm or basic, affecting sleep quality. Nonetheless, the overall value for money remains a strong point for many guests.
In summary, Keynes College offers a quiet, scenic location with excellent accessibility, complemented by clean and comfortable accommodations, a hearty breakfast and friendly staff, making it an appealing choice for visitors seeking a balance between tranquility and convenience.
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Guest Reviews
Keynes College enjoys a serene and picturesque location on the campus of Canterbury University, offering a peaceful environment with abundant green spaces. The campus is quiet, ideal for relaxation and features beautiful views, particularly from its elevated position overlooking the city and the cathedral.
The location is highly convenient for accessing Canterbury's city centre with reliable bus services and a pleasant 25-30 minute walk. For those traveling by car, the property is easily accessible with ample free parking. The proximity to a bus stop also facilitates easy travel into town.
Guests appreciated the clean facilities and the value for money, further enhanced by the hearty breakfast included with the stay. The campus setting provides a scenic and restful atmosphere, complementing the well-maintained accommodations.
Despite being a little outside the town, the convenience of taxi services and close proximity to bus stops makes reaching the city center straightforward. Additionally, the campus itself offers useful amenities such as a supermarket and bar, ensuring guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Overall, Keynes College combines a quiet, scenic location with excellent accessibility to Canterbury's attractions, making it an appealing choice for visitors seeking a balance between tranquillity and convenience.
Keynes College offers a breakfast experience that is widely appreciated by its guests. Many guests highlight the extensive selection available with options ranging from a traditional English breakfast to various continental choices. The quality and flavor of the breakfast are frequently mentioned with descriptors such as excellent, delicious and fantastic appearing often. The value for money is also a recurring theme with many noting that the breakfast included in their stay made it an even better deal.
The buffet-style setup is well-organized and offers a broad variety of options, including bacon, eggs, fruit, dairy, toast, cereals and more. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available, catering to diverse dietary preferences. The breakfast setting in "Dolche Vita" and the college's cafeteria is praised for its pleasant surroundings and cleanliness.
However, there are a few critical notes. Overcooked sausages and a lack of gluten-free bread were mentioned by some. One review noted that the breakfast felt prefab and lacked atmosphere and another pointed out that despite an early arrival, their meal was cold.
Overall, the breakfast at Keynes College is consistently described as a highlight of the stay with generous portions, a great variety of choices and friendly, helpful staff adding to the positive experience.
Keynes College offers a solid option for those visiting the university campus, providing clean, comfortable and functional accommodations. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, describing them as simple yet well-equipped with plenty of electric points and necessary amenities. The setting is quiet and the spacious rooms often exceed expectations. Rooms feature good space management with adequate storage and a well-equipped shared kitchen and lounge areas are accessible.
Despite the overall positive feedback, reviews indicate that the rooms can become very hot, particularly in the summer and additional fans would be beneficial. Some rooms also suffer from less comfortable mattresses and a bit of a stuffy environment. While some bathrooms are basic and shared, the ensuite options are well-maintained, though mold has been noted in a few cases.
The campus surroundings contribute positively to the overall experience, providing a unique and special environment. This accommodation is typical of university residence rooms—basic but functional, affordable and conveniently located near conference centers and campus amenities. While they might not offer luxury, these rooms provide a practical and comfortable stay suitable for short visits or academic-related stays.
When staying at Keynes College, guests have shared varied experiences regarding the comfort of the beds. While some have found the mattresses to be adequate and the space generous for two, many have remarked on the firmness and basic quality of the mattresses, often describing them as uncomfortable or too hard. There were also comments about the thinness of the mattresses and issues such as soft or worn springs, which have affected some guests' ability to sleep well.
A few guests have pointed out that although the beds aren't the most comfortable, the value for money remains excellent. Specific factors, such as the need for thicker mattresses and the lack of bedside lights, were noted as areas for improvement. Despite the criticisms, there were moments of praise too with a few guests finding the beds super comfy.
In terms of overall comfort, expectations should be managed, especially if mattress quality is a priority for your stay. For those looking for practicality and budget-friendly accommodation, Keynes College can still be a reasonable choice.
Keynes College has received numerous accolades for its impressive standards of cleanliness. Guests frequently note the rooms and overall property as spotlessly clean and comfortable, ensuring a pleasant stay. The accommodation is described as both functional and well-maintained with clean and spacious rooms that meet or even exceed expectations. The quiet and serene environment, coupled with well-kept grounds, adds to the overall appeal.
The excellent and well-cooked breakfast also stands out as a highlight for many visitors, complementing the clean and tidy rooms. The property’s convenient location near Canterbury City Centre makes it an optimal choice for travelers looking for both convenience and tranquility. Additionally, the friendly staff and the value for money are often mentioned, providing an overall well-rounded experience for guests. Despite a rare critique, the overwhelming consensus emphasizes the immaculate conditions and high standards of cleanliness throughout Keynes College.
Keynes College has garnered much appreciation for its notably friendly and helpful staff. From the reception to the restaurant, guests have consistently praised the excellent service and courteous nature of the personnel. The friendly atmosphere is ubiquitous with the staff being described as superb, kind and accommodating across various interactions.
Guests highlighted the proactive and efficient reception team, who not only handle special requests with ease but also assist with directions and parking facilities. The professionalism extends to the catering staff in the restaurant, who are always welcoming and maintain a high standard of service. Morning interactions, in particular, were often highlighted for their warmth and efficiency.
Even during late-night hours, the staff's friendliness and helpfulness remain consistent. The security personnel have also been commended for their assistance, ensuring smooth and stress-free check-ins. Whether it's the regular restaurant services or specific requests like extra duvets, the team at Keynes College ensures guests' needs are met with a smile.
Overall, the staff's dedication to making guests feel welcome leaves a lasting positive impression, contributing significantly to the overall pleasant experience at Keynes College.
For travelers evaluating their connectivity needs at Keynes College, the wifi experience can vary. Many guests highlight positive aspects, praising the wifi as good, very good and excellent. The connection is noted to be suitable for streaming and remained stable during walks from the room to breakfast, which speaks to reliability in various locations on the property. However, some visitors encountered issues, reporting unreliable service, occasional inoperability and weak signals on specific nights. While the general consensus leans towards a favorable wifi experience, potential guests should be aware of the occasional connectivity hiccup. Overall, Keynes College offers a practical and budget-friendly stay, accentuated by generally satisfactory wifi for most of its guests.
Keynes College offers a hassle-free parking experience, praised for its ample and easily accessible parking spaces. Guests frequently highlight the convenience and abundance of parking options with many appreciative of the free parking available directly adjacent to the property. This feature stands out, making it stress-free for travelers to park their vehicles without any additional charges. The location is complemented by an excellent bus service that runs every 10-15 minutes, providing easy access to the town center. Visitors find the parking arrangements simple and efficient, aligning well with the college's overall offerings of clean, comfortable accommodation and good value amenities. Whether arriving late or early, guests consistently find the parking situation very accommodating, contributing to a pleasant and smooth stay at Keynes College.
Keynes College offers an ideal location on the edge of Canterbury, providing excellent value for money and a pleasant, quiet campus environment. The accommodation, described as good quality and basic, surpasses expectations for a student room, often being considered better than more mainstream options like Travelodge or Ibis. Guests appreciated the inclusive breakfast in the nearby campus restaurant, which enhanced the overall value.
The college's setting proved to be appropriate and ideal for groups or friends traveling together. Frequent mentions of its good price-performance ratio highlight Keynes College as a cost-effective choice. Overall, repeated endorsements of its value for money and functional accommodations make Keynes College a recommendable option for visitors looking for budget-friendly stays in Canterbury.
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Location
The location is highly convenient for accessing Canterbury's city centre with reliable bus services and a pleasant 25-30 minute walk. For those traveling by car, the property is easily accessible with ample free parking. The proximity to a bus stop also facilitates easy travel into town.
Guests appreciated the clean facilities and the value for money, further enhanced by the hearty breakfast included with the stay. The campus setting provides a scenic and restful atmosphere, complementing the well-maintained accommodations.
Despite being a little outside the town, the convenience of taxi services and close proximity to bus stops makes reaching the city center straightforward. Additionally, the campus itself offers useful amenities such as a supermarket and bar, ensuring guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Overall, Keynes College combines a quiet, scenic location with excellent accessibility to Canterbury's attractions, making it an appealing choice for visitors seeking a balance between tranquillity and convenience.
Breakfast
The buffet-style setup is well-organized and offers a broad variety of options, including bacon, eggs, fruit, dairy, toast, cereals and more. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available, catering to diverse dietary preferences. The breakfast setting in "Dolche Vita" and the college's cafeteria is praised for its pleasant surroundings and cleanliness.
However, there are a few critical notes. Overcooked sausages and a lack of gluten-free bread were mentioned by some. One review noted that the breakfast felt prefab and lacked atmosphere and another pointed out that despite an early arrival, their meal was cold.
Overall, the breakfast at Keynes College is consistently described as a highlight of the stay with generous portions, a great variety of choices and friendly, helpful staff adding to the positive experience.
Rooms
Despite the overall positive feedback, reviews indicate that the rooms can become very hot, particularly in the summer and additional fans would be beneficial. Some rooms also suffer from less comfortable mattresses and a bit of a stuffy environment. While some bathrooms are basic and shared, the ensuite options are well-maintained, though mold has been noted in a few cases.
The campus surroundings contribute positively to the overall experience, providing a unique and special environment. This accommodation is typical of university residence rooms—basic but functional, affordable and conveniently located near conference centers and campus amenities. While they might not offer luxury, these rooms provide a practical and comfortable stay suitable for short visits or academic-related stays.
Beds
A few guests have pointed out that although the beds aren't the most comfortable, the value for money remains excellent. Specific factors, such as the need for thicker mattresses and the lack of bedside lights, were noted as areas for improvement. Despite the criticisms, there were moments of praise too with a few guests finding the beds super comfy.
In terms of overall comfort, expectations should be managed, especially if mattress quality is a priority for your stay. For those looking for practicality and budget-friendly accommodation, Keynes College can still be a reasonable choice.
Cleanliness
The excellent and well-cooked breakfast also stands out as a highlight for many visitors, complementing the clean and tidy rooms. The property’s convenient location near Canterbury City Centre makes it an optimal choice for travelers looking for both convenience and tranquility. Additionally, the friendly staff and the value for money are often mentioned, providing an overall well-rounded experience for guests. Despite a rare critique, the overwhelming consensus emphasizes the immaculate conditions and high standards of cleanliness throughout Keynes College.
Staff
Guests highlighted the proactive and efficient reception team, who not only handle special requests with ease but also assist with directions and parking facilities. The professionalism extends to the catering staff in the restaurant, who are always welcoming and maintain a high standard of service. Morning interactions, in particular, were often highlighted for their warmth and efficiency.
Even during late-night hours, the staff's friendliness and helpfulness remain consistent. The security personnel have also been commended for their assistance, ensuring smooth and stress-free check-ins. Whether it's the regular restaurant services or specific requests like extra duvets, the team at Keynes College ensures guests' needs are met with a smile.
Overall, the staff's dedication to making guests feel welcome leaves a lasting positive impression, contributing significantly to the overall pleasant experience at Keynes College.
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3 Star
The college's setting proved to be appropriate and ideal for groups or friends traveling together. Frequent mentions of its good price-performance ratio highlight Keynes College as a cost-effective choice. Overall, repeated endorsements of its value for money and functional accommodations make Keynes College a recommendable option for visitors looking for budget-friendly stays in Canterbury.
No, Keynes College doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Keynes College.
No, Keynes College doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Keynes College.
No, Keynes College doesn't have a gym.
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