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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Folkestone hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, al fresco dining at The Great Room, and refreshing cocktails at the bar. Enjoy the sun-kissed terrace, convenient business center, free in-room WiFi, luggage storage for peace of mind and 24-hour front desk assistance. Past guests rave about the delicious breakfast and super helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$95 nightly
The total price is $113
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN

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

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Hythe Sandling Station - 6 min drive
  • Folkestone Eurotunnel Station - 21 min walk

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

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Great Room, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 4 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Children's books

Working away

  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Great Room - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 4 per day

Policies

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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
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.

Also known as

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Folkestone Tunnel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 4 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Hythe Beach (1.9 mi) and Leas Cliff Hall (2.8 mi), along with Folkestone Harbour (4.5 mi) and Folkestone Beach (4.7 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Yes, The Great Room offers alfresco dining and international cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is located a short 5-minute walk from Kent Downs.

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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

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

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, plentiful, and included in the room rate. (69 reviews)
  • The property's proximity to the Le Shuttle terminal and convenient shuttle access made it a great choice for travelers. (7 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered good food options, a plentiful breakfast buffet, and friendly staff. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great family stop

Great one night stop before traveling, clean friendly and good breakfast.
Nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice hotel, very practical location, close to the Eurotunnel. Staff who checked us in could be more smiley
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff

Friendly staff, in particular Chris who took the time to talk to my very chatty son at breakfast.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect stop off hotel

Perfectly fine hotel. Was a little too warm In the room for us personally. Very friendly staff
KAYE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to rest, excellent staff
Melvyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel

Lovely room and facilities. However the onsite restaurant and food wasn’t very good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect stay

Excellent hotel
Tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good all round. Shout out to the stsff. Very good
Gill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfectly acceptable.

Perfect accommodation and good value for money. However the dinner menu is very much over priced for what you get.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stop over 😃

Excellent
Kerry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for overnight stays before France

Greta location for an overnight stop on the way to the Channel Tunnel. Clean, reasonably sized rooms with all amenities. Also secure parking, free buffet breakfast and a bar.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sheer proximity to Le Shuttle makes this hotel a winner, but the staff and dining options make for a surprisingly pleasant atmosphere
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lee was very welcoming and professional on arrival. Thank you. It was a lovely welcome after a long drive
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Proximity to le shuttle is great. Dining options surprisingly good and free breakfast is great. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Holiday

Pre le shuttle stay as driven from the north of Uk Stayed there a few times pre holiday
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Philippa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.

Great place to stay for Eurotunnel. Always friendly staff
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel

Very friendly staff and a lovely room and plenty of parking!
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Everything was perfect apart from being kept awake all night by dogs barking and people walking their barking dogs up and down the corridor. Not much fun being awake from midnight with a 8 hour drive to do this morning!!
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and clean, staff extremely friendly and accommodating
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel, friendly and welcoming staff, very dog friendly.
Adrian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was fine but found having yo pay for parking and £30 for the dog excessive. Will stay in france in future as charge for pet is 5 euro and parking free
Jennifer, 1-night trip