Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Point of interest
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Folkestone

Located in Folkestone, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hythe Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Folkestone Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sandgate Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 7 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at The Great Room serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Great Room - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 4 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 11:00 AM

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Folkestone Tunnel
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Tunnel Folkestone
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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs Angela

Liked: Room comfort

Not up to Holiday inn standard

The hotel came over as weary & needing of a good deep clean. Not up to your normal standard. 3 if not more items on a limited menu not available. Not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was easy to find and the staff were all very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chris who booked us in and then helped us later in the evening was exceptionally lovely. He impressed us all a lot and made us happy. The hotel is ideal for the channel tunnel and close enough to Folkestone to have a little wander around the beautiful coast. The hotel is pet friendly which is great. There are some places to walk the dog a 10 minute drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, Edinburgh

Liked: Amenities
Well placed , clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop before channel tunnel trip in EV

Excellent check in team.Added bonus of new Tesla super fast chargers on site!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh, Dublin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tesla chargers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mudasar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for Le Shuttle

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Convenient for Le Shuttle. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zahra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staffs are very nice. parking space is a bit narrow. dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for overnight stop before Eurotunnel terminal, would yse again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Macaulay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good as normal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025