insideKENT Magazine Issue 43 - October 2015 | Page 126

GETAWAYS

THE RAMADA HOTEL Dover
It’s hard to believe that just a stone’s throw from the A20 and less than five
minutes from the hustle and bustle of Dover’s ferry and cruise terminals, castle
and town centre lies the garden location of the Ramada Hotel. BY SAMANTHA G

Its easily accessible location, combined with its
68 ensuite bedrooms (including standards, twins,
family and executive categories), free wifi and
high standards of customer service means that
the Ramada is a proven go-to option for
holidaymakers, families, cruise and ferry
passengers and business delegates alike.
Once the double doors open, guests are
transported into the calm and welcoming hub of
reception with its own Costa Coffee Lounge,
which is open to both staying guests and visitors.
A quick and efficient check-in provides access
to the compact but amply furnished rooms, with
ensuite bathrooms with power shower, flat screen
TV, hairdryers and hospitality tray.
Aside from serving hearty buffet breakfast options
including freshly prepared omelettes and eggs,
pastries and cereals, the onsite Olive Tree
Restaurant is a central oasis of calm.
Having been warmly welcomed to the dining
room and upon recommendation from our
waitress my guest decided to sample the lunch
club menu, choosing the soup of the day – on
this occasion a hearty smooth leek and potato
blend and a main of chicken with fondant potato
(smooth, creamy and well seasoned), with

seasonal vegetables and peppercorn sauce (with
just the right balance of spice and cream); whilst
I opted for the grilled chicken burger, which came
heaving with melted cheese, crispy bacon and
salad, huge onion rings and a side of crisp fluffy
chips.

As a wedding venue, the hotel prides itself on its
offering and service and as well as being one of
the largest venues in the county, it is also
considered a specialist in hosting Jewish Simcha
and Asian wedding ceremonies. Wedding
packages start from just £1,995.

With a unique Asian and British flair, The Olive
Tree is open for lunch and dinner with a varied
and well-priced menu as well as offering the
popular ‘lunch club’ menu where diners can
choose two courses for just £7.95. There is also
a Sunday Carvery and a special ‘Kids Eat Free’
a la carte option when dining with paying adults.
The restaurant is well equipped to deal with
parties, special events and group dining.

If you are keen to experience the Ramada Dover,
why not do so at one of their forthcoming events:
Kids Halloween Party, Friday 30th October, £9
per adult, £5 kids; Comedy Night ,13th November,
£12.95 or £24.95 with dinner; or the annual
Senior Citizen’s Christmas Lunch Club Luncheon
on 9th December where guests can enjoy a
Christmas Festive Fayre Lunch with live
entertainment for just £16.95 per person.

Opposite the restaurant is the cosy Octagon Bar,
perfect for a pre or post dinner beverage or for
use as part of an event.

There are also a host of gala dinners, parties and
Christmas and New Year short break packages
available over the forthcoming festive period –
for more details check out the website now.

The hotel offers a range of well-appointed meeting
and conference rooms which are ideal for a range
of meetings, training courses, private events,
weddings and banquets. The versatile facilities
include the on-site Grand Marquee which can
cater for up to 400 attendees and is perfect for
large scale wedding parties with the outdoor
gazebo proving a popular choice for spring and
summer celebrations.

Ramada Dover
Singledge Lane
Dover
CT16 3EL
01304 821230
www.ramadadover.co.uk

We pride ourselves on happy guests and the newly refurbished 68 en-suite rooms at the hotel are also available for your guests to enjoy, and we
offer a honeymoon package for those couples who wish to extend their wedding celebrations. For every couple that marries and celebrates with
us we offer complimentary wedding night accommodation with champagne and breakfast and preferential rates for extending their stay.

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