Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Heart Of Kent Suite
Hollingbourne, Maidstone, ME17 1RE -
Up to
600 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
Firstly congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel to share this special day with you!
To ensure your dreams become reality, Mercure Maidstone, Great Danes Hotel is dedicated to making your special day as perfect and individual as you are. Located in the Heart of Kent, close to Maidstone at Junction 8 of the M20, the Mercure Great Danes Hotel is the perfect backdrop for your wedding. Surrounded by 26 acres adjacent to Leeds Castle, whether you are planning a civil ceremony, traditional church service or civil partnership, we have something for everyone.
Our wedding packages have been designed to cater for a variety of function styles, personal tastes and packages to suit every budget. Whether you are thinking of an intimate gathering for under 30 guests, or a more extravagant affair, we look after every detail. We offer the Bride and Groom a complimentary standard guest bedroom with breakfast included to make your stay even more special.
We offer a selection of four room choices in which to say your vows. The Heart of Kent Suite has its own private entrance and reception area, with lavish refurbishments which can be viewed in all their elegance on our website, Twitter or Facebook accounts. Our gazebo is positioned in our beautiful landscape gardens set for the perfect backdrop for capturing memories of your special day. The Hollingbourne is south facing with beautiful panoramic views over our gardens with its own private bar. If you want a smaller affair, our Park View Suite is the perfect setting for that elegant intimate wedding. Here at the Mercure Maidstone, Great Danes Hotel our wedding planners are delighted to offer advice and guidance on all aspects of your wedding ensuring that come your big day you can relax and enjoy every minute, giving you a lifetime of happy memories.
We are delighted to inform you that Mercure Maidstone Hotel has been awarded a Green Key certificate which shows our commitment and dedication to sustainability, showing that the hotel is actively working to reduce its impact on the planet.
If you’d like more info or have any questions, please click Send Quick Enquiry. Our Heart of Kent Suite can be sub divided into 3 smaller rooms.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 600
Dining
up to 400
Theatre
up to 600
Boardroom
up to 90
Cabaret
up to 300
Classroom
up to 200
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Audio & visual
Sound system
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Space rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 1 day before the event
Location
Reviews
dave jordan
March 2025We have been working away and staying in Kent and recently moved office so moving to a closer hotel was logical. I have been pleasantly surprised with the Great Danes hotel especially the staff. Nina was also helpful in making arrangements for someone to talk to my company to ensure we (3 of us currently) were on the best deal available. I am looking forward to having a walk in the grounds now the weather is improving.
Charlotte Mills
February 2025We were passing through and booked for supper in the bar and Brasserie. Our family had such a warm welcome from Reception and the Restaurant team. We were so impressed with the brilliant food and service. Especially Allison's attention to detail. Our evening felt like a Michelin expensive. Thank you all. A Lovely welcome home All this while the hotel was busy with functions. Impressive.
Megan Manchester
February 2025Room is in need of an upgrade but was very clean and comfy bed. Poppy checked us in and it was a very smooth process and she was lovely as was Nina the front office manager. Steve on reception was brilliant, very friendly and went above and beyond. Naomi on the bar was also very lovely. Breakfast and dinner was gorgeous too!
Paul Cook
March 2025We had a nice short stay at the Great Danes. The hotel was clean, staff were friendly. The only negative was the lack of a decent fish or vegetarian option for the evening meal. (For some reason they removed the sea bass option). The Margherita pizza was probably the best we have ever tasted. The spa was nice but very tired looking. All in all, a nice place for a short break.
Nicole Grimwood
March 2025I recently visited this spa after driving past it many times and decided to give it a try. I’ve been to many spas and usually stick to my favorites, but with a free day, I thought I’d try something new. I was warmly greeted by hotel staff, but the positive impression faded at the spa reception—a plain desk awkwardly placed in a hallway. One perk was free parking, and the £12 entry fee seemed like a bargain. However, when I mentioned it was my first visit, the staff member responded with, “You’re brave,”—not exactly reassuring. The pool looked run-down, and the water was far from inviting. The changing rooms were even worse—rusty lockers, dirty floors, and unkempt showers. A foamy jacuzzi (a clear sign of poor hygiene) was an immediate red flag, the steam room barely functioned, and I only found the sauna in the changing rooms upon leaving. I avoided the pool entirely, not wanting to take the risk. I lasted just 25 minutes before leaving. Honestly, you couldn’t pay me £12 to return.
