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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$73
$61 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

Explore the area

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elham Valley Railway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Kent Downs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Elham Valley Railway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Peene Quarry Country Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hythe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Gins - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 6 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early morning train to Calais so did not want to take a chance with the traffic/weather with our drive from Leicestershire. Hotel is conveniently placed about a 10 minute drive from the Channel Tunnel. Room was large/clean & quiet. Lots of restaurants within a 10 minute drive; we ate at a small Thai which was really good. Breakfast was good and quick. Overall have paid much more for less.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very convenient for le Shuttle. Massive Tesco and a Mc Donald’s on same road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpark was tricky with a disabled person, didnt give much time to get to the reception and pay the parking fee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

W R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in - comfortable room with great amenities and a well organised and varied breakfast. A great stopover for the Chunnel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a double room but had a bed that was two mattresses pushed together, at did not even stay together! My room had an adjoining door to the room next door so i could hear everytblhing on the other side, the television did not work due to no internet signal, and the heating was so poor we woke up freezing! Terrible run down hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, and lovely staff- especially with the children!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome. Clean room. Decent buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of choice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arron

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lee was incredibly friendly and helpful, and made sure we knew about the breakfast arrangements, especially as we had an early departure the next morning. We were really impressed and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff, parking, superb room. Very good choice of food. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great to be able to get twin bedded room. Good location for Channel Tunnel. Clean and comfortable except for the pillows which were hard and lumpy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, hungerford

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Would stay again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

wendel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff excellent breakfast great position for tunnel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience from check in to check out. Chris and Simon made the experience seamless. The rooms are clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Smelly room, licking shower, short circuit in the lamp…..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and smelt nice. The reception staff were wonderful, really helpful and super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025