The Wishful Thinker Hotel - Lenham

The Wishful Thinker Hotel - Lenham

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The Wishful Thinker Hotel - Lenham
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Overview

Around 25 minutes by foot from St John the Baptist's Church, The Wishful Thinker Hotel Lenham offers an à la carte restaurant on site. This Lenham hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Location

The center of Lenham is a 20 minutes' walk of the hotel. 'The Cross' is 1.5 miles away, and Chatham is 14 miles from the Lenham property. Leeds Castle is approximately a 15-minute drive from the Lenham hotel.

Village bus stop is in close proximity to The Wishful Thinker Hotel.

Rooms

There are 15 rooms equipped with an iron with ironing board along with modern facilities including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All private bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Guests can try dinner, usually served at one of the on-site restaurants, for example at Wishful Thinker.

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 the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:15
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage 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 141 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 45.6 mi
🧳 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

8.2 /10
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  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Jan 06
    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.

  • C
    Cyril
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Oct 24
    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!

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

    King Room
  • D
    David
    United Kingdom
    left 7 reviews
    Wrote a review on Sept 30
    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 Aug 18
    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 Aug 06
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious rooms
    friendly staff

    we had a fantastic stay at the wishful thinker! 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 and made us feel right at home. the outdoor dining area was lovely, too.

    100% recommend

    King Room
  • J
    Jacob
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 29
    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 Jul 12
    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, making every corner feel like a cozy nook, perfect for relaxing. The staff were wonderfully attentive, ensuring my stay was smooth and delightful. they truly went above and beyond.

    Affordable room temperature control options are needed.

    King Room
  • J
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Jul 09
    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

    I had a wonderful stay in a beautiful, spacious room that featured a comfy sleigh bed and a huge TV. The breakfast was exceptional, especially the giant granola bowl, and the outdoor dining area was a lovely spot to relax. The staff were friendly and truly made me feel welcomed. 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 Jun 27
    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 Jun 14
    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 for relaxing after exploring.

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

    I had a lovely time at The Wishful Thinker, especially enjoying the newly refurbished rooms. 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, making dining enjoyable. I struggled with a few things. The room was often too warm at night without air conditioning, making sleep difficult. 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 Apr 06
    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.

  • E
    Emily
    United Kingdom
    left 17 reviews
    Wrote a review on Feb 22
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    romantic weekend
    comfortable sleigh bed
    excellent breakfast
    hot room
    noisy kitchen

    we had a lovely romantic weekend at this newly refurbished hotel that surpassed our previous stay in lenham. the spacious room featured a comfortable sleigh bed and a beautiful large bathroom that made our stay even more enjoyable. breakfast was excellent with a huge granola bowl and fantastic weekly dining specials.

    the room was too hot at night.

    King Room
  • E
    Elijah
    United Kingdom
    left 20 reviews
    Wrote a review on Feb 16
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    comfortable sleigh bed
    excellent breakfast
    hot room
    awkward check-in

    The stay was quite enjoyable with a spacious room featuring a comfortable sleigh bed and a lovely large bathroom. The highlight was the breakfast, especially the gigantic granola bowl which set a great tone for the day. The lively atmosphere at the restaurant was also a bonus, making it a nice spot to unwind after exploring nearby attractions.

    King Room
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