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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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

  • Hythe 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

  • ‪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

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
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.

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 phones, as well as safes and desks.
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).

Languages

English

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

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
  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • 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 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 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)

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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick, Glasgow

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is ideal for a one night stay ahead of crossing the Channel. Basic but ticks all boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Russell

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again Stay

Horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly room

Staff was really friendly and helpful but the room smelled of fish and they tried to get rid of the smell by having windows open which made the room cold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Macaulay

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

Great Stay

Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anishta

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

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with group
Expensive food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to le shuttle is great. Dining options surprisingly good and free breakfast is great. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheer proximity to Le Shuttle makes this hotel a winner, but the staff and dining options make for a surprisingly pleasant atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable and convenient stop on route for tunnel. Rooms spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff helpful and friendly. We stayed as a group and enjoyed a good breakfast and evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Great for a Folkstone stop over

We only stayed the 1 night before we had to get up early to get the LeShuttle in the morning. The check in was busy but quick, the staff friendly, the room was clean and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Great stay

Lovely friendly staff at check in and bar. Rooms clean and functional. Problem with tv remote sorted promptly. Ideal for le shuttle would defo stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for tunnel

A lovely stay, very comfortable ate at the restaurant in the evening and had a lovely breakfast. There was an issue with the shower but we reported it and all sorted. Ideal from the channel tunnel. Our third stay and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

A perfect stay

Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as good as previous times I’ve stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025