TSE, Visit Kent and Locate in Kent have conducted some analysis on the tourism sector in Maidstone. While an in depth study in to the hotel sector has not yet been completed some information is available.
Maidstone is the county town and the administrative centre of Kent. The River Medway runs through the town, linking Maidstone to Rochester and the Thames estuary. Maidstone is 39 miles from London by rail and has three stations: Maidstone West, Barracks and East. Trains run from the east station to London Blackfrairs and Victoria. It is served by the M20 which pass to the north of the town which is served by four junctions: 5,4,7 and 8. It has a growing population of about 145,400.
The results of a 2006 analysis of the tourism sector in Maidstone can be downloaded here.
Locate in Kent has more information on the potential opportunities for Hotel Development in Maidstone on their wesbite.
Visit Kent has additional information for tourism businesses in Kent.
A recent study conducted by Locate in Kent identified the following potential sites in Maidstone: