Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Folkestone Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Folkestone Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Folkestone

In Folkestone .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Folkestone hotel, you'll find Hythe Beach and Leas Cliff Hall. Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dover Castle - 14 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Cafe - Folkestone - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪John Dory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Basils - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3-star hotel near Hythe Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Folkestone hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient for channel tunnel
Great stay before travelling across the tunnel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had our dog with us and a lot of other people staying had their pets with them too. Room was comfortable but not a perfect nights sleep as we could hear Storm darragh raging outside most of the night. Free parking and breakfast included which was very nice. We also had dinner the night before which was very tasty too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for an easy tunnel departure. Easy parking and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good , all staff very helpful and welcoming, very good meal and breakfast. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

PA

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James, Norwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for are trip to Europe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There isn’t anything really round the property - it’s very close to the tunnel though so very helpful for that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very warm and friendly welcome. Reception staff excellent. Probably best breakfast bacon in a hotel ever! Really convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dolores

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Heswall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pet freindly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal for the early euro shuttle and friendly staff who were able to accommodate a takeaway breakfast. The only downside was how dark the rooms are with no overall lighting, only bathroom and bedside lighting. It made the 5am checkout more difficult as it was hard to see and find out stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place about 5 miles from Dover port to act as a stop over for us on our trip away. Great facilities, Comfy beds, good food & handy tesco is a on the way out to the motorway for supplies / fuel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Very friendly staff and a lovely room and plenty of parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional value, Fantastic breakfast. The room was a little small for 2 adults and 2 kids but we will still like to go back again, The chairs in the breakfast area have splayed legs making them take up a lot of floor space aside that great place to stay, also its dog friendly not that we took one. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, Reisterstown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good resting place before Le Shuttle. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good spacious and accomated well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
Very happy with our stay Ada stop off on return from holiday Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s amazing price for one night stay with family, also it’s so handy even you would suddenly like to purchase something in supermarket because Tesco is so close to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024