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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Hollingbourne - Nr, Maidstone, England, ME17 1RE
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About us

Stay in the heart of the "Garden of England" next to Leeds Castle at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel. Reside with a regal neighbour - the historic Leeds Castle is just next door. Although right in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside, the hotel has easy access to transport links. Ashford Eurostar terminal is just 17 miles away and London is an hour by train from Maidstone East Station (5 miles). We are delighted to inform you that Mercure Maidstone Hotel has been awarded a Green Key certificate. This Green Key accreditation shows our commitment and dedication to sustainability, showing that the hotel is actively working to reduce its impact on the planet. For more information please visit our website.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandMercure
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space17,075 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms126
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • View (garden)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body:Green Key England

Issued: 11/24/2025 Expires: 10/31/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,075 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,348.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
4,348.6 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
602 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Park View
1,194.8 sq. ft.
30.0 x 40.0 sq. ft.
11.2 ft.
120
25
90
120
50
34
64
-
Tec West
688.9 sq. ft.
30.2 x 23.0 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
50
20
-
50
30
24
32
-
Medway
581.3 sq. ft.
34.0 x 17.0 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
30
15
-
30
20
24
24
-
Tec North
139.9 sq. ft.
9.5 x 14.8 sq. ft.
8.6 ft.
6
---
2
6
--
Hollingbourne Suite
2,238.9 sq. ft.
42.7 x 49.2 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
160
40
160
150
90
40
100
-
County Room
473.6 sq. ft.
17.6 x 26.8 sq. ft.
9.4 ft.
50
16
-
50
20
18
15
-
Ashford Room
344.4 sq. ft.
20.1 x 17.0 sq. ft.
9.4 ft.
14
8
---
14
--
Canterbury
301.4 sq. ft.
18.0 x 17.0 sq. ft.
9.4 ft.
20
6
-
20
4
10
--
Heart Of Kent
4,348.6 sq. ft.
109.6 x 39.7 sq. ft.
13.0 ft.
600
100
360
600
200
90
300
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
126
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 43.1 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Kentish Lady River Cruises

Recreation
5 mi
Offering a variety of boat trips and excursions running between Spring and Autumn. Lunch and supper cruises are available. All cruises depart from Maidstone Town Centre
Undercliffe Boathouse
Bishops Way
Maidstone, KEN, GB ME15 6XG
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Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery

Museum
15 mins
Located in Maidstone Town Centre, home to Oil paintings, a costume gallery, historical memorabilia, a dinosaur exhibition and a 2700 year old mummy.
St Faith's Street
Maidstone, KEN, GB ME14 1LH
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Hush Heath Vineyard

Recreation
10 mi
Take a visit to the Hush Heath Estate the home of award-winning and world-class English wines, beers, and ciders. Take a stroll through the beautiful vineyards, apple orchards, and oak woodlands. Enjoy a tasting experience taking you through the portfolio of award-winning Balfour wines.
Five Oak Lane
Staplehurst, KEN, GB TN12 0HT
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Museum of Kent Life

Museum
15 mins
A great day out to explore the history of Maidstone, featuring Oast Houses, Historic Homes, farm animals and tractor rides to give an insight into Kent's rural past
Lock Lane
Sandling
Maidstone, KEN, GB ME14 3AU
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Leeds Castle

Recreation
2 mins
Leeds Castle offers a vast array of exciting events throughout the year. Whether you’re seeking thrilling activities, cultural enrichment, or simply a day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone at this magnificent castle and its idyllic grounds. Go Ape can be found within the grounds of Leeds Castle - excellent for team building activities! Book your tickets today and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure at Leeds Castle!
Penfold Hill
Leeds
Maidstone, KEN, GB ME17 1PL
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

As per hotel contractual terms and conditions

Additional details

Feel Good Health Club Helicopter landing pad 500 complimentary car parking spaces

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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, ALL Safe - Accor Policy
Does Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Increased regular cleaning, focus on high touch points
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