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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception

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
  • Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Folkestone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Folkestone Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kent Downs. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Great Room, a bistro that serves international cuisine
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 7 minutes by car from Leas Cliff Hall and 7 minutes from Folkestone Harbour
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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 parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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: 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per day
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Riikka

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

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Easy overnight stay

Overnight stay prior to early shuttle departure. Bed very comfy. Shower good. Absolutely no complaints they even gave us a take away breakfast as we were leaving before the restaurant opened. Very friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

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

Good value hotel

Friendly staff, evening meal was sufficient and quickly produced, breakfast was very good. Great hotel for catching the Le Shuttle, 2 minutes drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

s a

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

To be recommended

Well positioned and everything good,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came late, car park full staff where really attentive and helped us check in with ease. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025