The Wishful Thinker Hotel - Lenham

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The Wishful Thinker Hotel - Lenham
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Overview

Situated 3.9 km from the Church of St James, The Wishful Thinker Hotel Lenham features live performances. The hotel is well-known for excellent service and attentive staff.

Location

Lenham centre can be reached within 20 minutes' walk. This comfortable hotel is a 15-minute ride from Leeds Castle and 23 km from Rochester. The nearby notable religious buildings include the Church of St Peter and St Paul, within 7 km of the Wishful Thinker.

The bus stop Village is located close to the property.

Rooms

There are 15 rooms featuring an iron with ironing board, as well as modern amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms have a private bathroom. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte Wishful Thinker restaurant is a great feature of this Lenham hotel. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste European cuisine.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:15
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Rooms and availability

Family Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Services

  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Wishful Thinker Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 98 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 73.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport London City, LCY

Location

Address
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Lenham Heath Road, Lenham, United Kingdom, ME17 2HY
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Lenham Heath Road, Lenham, United Kingdom, ME17 2HY
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Reviews of The Wishful Thinker Hotel

8.8 /10
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193 reviews
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  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 06 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    The screaming live band during dinner and the lack of airflow in our room made for an uncomfortable stay. the spacious room and delicious granola bowl at breakfast were highlights.

  • S
    Shaun
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 04 Jan
    Very good
    7.2

    Fairly friendly and accommodating people.

    Recently refurbished and lovely hotel located really close to the trains as well as the restaurant. New-fashioned room and comfy, with an iron/ironing board, multi-channel television, and a coffee machine. Clean bathrooms with a bathtub.

  • R
    Ray
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 02 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    In general the staff were exceptional and polite. It had nice location not far from the restaurant.

  • C
    Cyril
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 24 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    spacious room
    great breakfast
    noisy environment
    heat issues

    Really enjoyed our stay! The hotel is really nice n newly done up, with comfy king size beds. Breakfast was delish too, with loads of options to choose from. Also loved sitting outside in the garden area, it was cozy. Staff super friendly and helpful!

    The room did get hot at night and we wished there were more places to put our bags. Loud music from the bar made it hard to relax sometimes.

    King Room
  • D
    David
    United Kingdom
    left 7 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    hot room

    Spacious room with a comfortable sleigh bed.

    The room was too hot at night with no air conditioning.

    King Room
  • A
    Ava
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 18 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    cozy sleigh bed
    huge tv
    loud music
    noisy environment

    The newly renovated room was a dream! Cozy sleigh bed and a huge TV made our stay. 🌟 Only downside was the loud music at night. it was hard to relax.

    King Room
  • S
    Stanley
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious rooms
    friendly staff

    The rooms were so spacious and beautifully decorated, with a comfy sleigh bed and a coffee machine. Breakfast was excellent, especially the gigantic granola bowl. The staff were super friendly. The outdoor dining area was lovely, too.

    100% recommend

    King Room
  • J
    Jacob
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    10
    friendly staff
    comfy room
    delicious breakfast
    closed bar

    Awesome stay for a birthday bash!

    We had a fab night celebrating a bday and the staff were super friendly. The manager was a ray of sunshine and told us all about the cool things to do. Our double room was comfy and the breakfast in the morning was delish! Just wish the bar was open a bit later.

    Standard Double Room
  • I
    Isabella
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 12 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    exquisite decoration
    attentive staff
    cozy atmosphere
    temperature control
    limited options

    The accommodations were exquisitely decorated. The staff were wonderfully attentive. They were really nice.

    Affordable room temperature control options are needed.

    King Room
  • J
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 09 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    friendly staff
    warm room
    limited cooling options

    Beautiful rooms and friendly staff

    The breakfast was really good, especially the giant granola bowl, and the outdoor dining area was a lovely spot to relax. The staff were friendly and. The room did get a bit warm at night, which could be improved.

    King Room
  • L
    Logan
    United Kingdom
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on 27 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    newly decorated
    huge tv
    friendly staff
    loud music

    Newly decorated rooms with a huge TV. The live music at night was too loud and disruptive. Great restaurant atmosphere and friendly staff.

    Standard Double Room
  • B
    Benjamin
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 14 Jun
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    comfortable bed
    cozy bar

    Room was newly done with a comfy bed and huge TV. Enjoyed the cozy bar areas.

    King Room
  • J
    Jimmy
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 11 Apr
    Great
    8.8

    This place totally deserves 5 stars! the staff here were so friendly and helpful, they even gave us some awesome recommendations. the food was delicious, and there were plenty of options to choose from. 🌟.

  • M
    Marc
    United Kingdom
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on 11 Apr
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    spacious room
    huge granola
    loud music
    limited privacy
    secluded location

    The sleigh bed was super comfortable, and the large bathroom was a great feature. I loved the spaciousness of our King Room. Breakfast options stood out, particularly the huge granola bowl. The restaurant offered delicious food. I struggled with a few things. The room was often too warm at night without air conditioning. It's also situated in a really secluded area, which required driving everywhere. While the hotel offered beautiful decoration and a friendly staff, I didn't appreciate the loud music during breakfast or the live band on Saturday nights. They were a bit overwhelming. A few more hooks for towels in the bathroom would have been practical too. Despite these aspects, the experience was enjoyable overall.

    King Room
  • G
    Grayson
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Apr
    Very good
    7.0

    The glass door on the toilet lacks privacy, which could be a dealbreaker for some couples. Lack of hooks near the shower and towel storage makes it inconvenient to manage wet towels, and there's a shortage of bags or luggage racks to keep things off the floor. The extractor fan in the bathroom is annoyingly noisy and takes ages to quiet down, which can make nighttime bathroom trips tricky. The loud music during evening dining can overshadow conversation, especially with live performances that carry into guest rooms. The traffic noise from the nearby motorway starts as early as 5 AM, and without a fan, keeping the window closed is the only option for peace. A cold buffet area for breakfast would be a fantastic addition, as would more options for hanging towels after a shower.

FAQ about The Wishful Thinker

How far is The Wishful Thinker Hotel from the city centre?
Lenham city centre is reachable within a 20-minute walk from The Wishful Thinker Hotel.
Is there a parking at the The Wishful Thinker Hotel?
Guests of the The Wishful Thinker Hotel can take advantage of a car park.
What is the earliest I can check-in at the The Wishful Thinker Hotel?
At the The Wishful Thinker Hotel, you can check in from 15:00 till 22:00 on the day of arrival.
What is the earliest and the latest I can check-out at the Lenham hotel?
At the Lenham hotel, you can check out from 11:00 till 11:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the hotel?
The price for a room in the hotel starts at £141.
What payment methods are available in The Wishful Thinker Hotel?
At The Wishful Thinker Hotel, you can pay using American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
What room types are available at the The Wishful Thinker Hotel?
Standard Queen Room, Family Room, and King Room are among the room types available at the The Wishful Thinker Hotel.
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