Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Savor an international cuisine bistro experience or unwind on the sunny terrace overlooking Folkestone Harbour.

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Modern hotel entrance with a welcoming lighting ambiance, featuring a clean, contemporary design with a glass facade and a flagpole with flags. | Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG
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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

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 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
The current price is $76
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Feb 24 - Feb 25

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 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

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 7 min drive
  • Folkestone Harbour - 7 min drive
  • Leas Lift - 8 min drive
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Folkestone Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive
  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Folkestone Central Station - 5 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 noon
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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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

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.
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

Folkestone Holiday Inn Express
Folkestone Tunnel
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel
Tunnel Folkestone
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Hotel

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, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

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 noon.

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.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Riikka, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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
Ian, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

To be recommended
Well positioned and everything good,
s a, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Leon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overnight for Tunnel
Quick overnight stay before morning crossing to France in tunnel. Clean and comfortable. Good bed and bathroom clean. Unusual toiletry scents - Parsley stem and purple Kale? Breakfast was standard buffet and OK. Not too busy at 8am when we visited.
Tim, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Near to channel tunnel
Great location for channel tunnel.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Katie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hem, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Macaulay, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Holiday express folkestone
004 is a ground floor Accessability room and in January in minus temperatures we found the air temp rather cold, however the duvet and bed were warm and comfortable. We have stayed before on upper floors the no issues. Staff were very helpful
L, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

i, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal for Channel Tunnel
Good location near to the Channel Tunnel
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel near Le shuttle
Very happy, friendly, caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend this hotel as very close to Le shuttle and other facilities.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Great place to stay for Eurotunnel. Always friendly staff
Robin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Limited parking
Quick and easy checkin in. Limited parking for the size ans location of the hotel.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Decent, Very good option near Eurotunnel
We chose this hotel due to convenience and distance to the eurotunnel. It is a 7 minute drive. We stayed over on Christmas eve and the atmosphere was amazing. Breakfast was good and included in our room rate. Would return again in our future travels
Cherryl, 1-night trip
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