Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel and Spa

Location. Mercure Hythe Imperial is a six-floor Victorian hotel surrounded by 50 acres of land and situated in the seaside town of Hythe, four miles from the centre of Folkestone. London Gatwick Airport is 71 miles from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 75 minutes.

Hotel Features. Set in 50 acres, the hotel features a nine-hole golf course, croquet, putting and bowling green. The landscaped gardens run down to the Napoleonic Military Canal. The full-service health spa offers ultimate relaxation with a sauna, steam room, massage and beauty treatments. Guests can exercise in the indoor pool and gym or practise their serve on the tennis and squash courts. The hotel has six conference rooms with a maximum capacity for 300 delegates. Further business facilities include banquet facilities, audio- visual equipment, exhibit space and event catering.

Mercure Hythe Imperial's Princes Restaurant serves modern English and international dishes in a formal setting. Alternatively, the Terrace Bar & Bistro offers main meals, snacks and drinks in an informal setting with an outdoor terrace.

Guestrooms. The 100 guestrooms are individually decorated in a modern or traditional style. Amenities include cable television, direct-dial telephones, tea and coffee making facilities, high-speed Internet connections and trouser presses. Bathrooms are complete with combination showers and tubs, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Canterbury Cathedral, 22 miles away, dates back to 597 AD and is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is 29 miles away.