Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Meeting facility
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Tower Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Elham Valley Railway Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

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 centre and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that 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 centre and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 centre, 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 a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Great Room – This bistro specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

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 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 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
  • 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 for New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue

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.
  • Cots (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 6 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 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
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. 590 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tanith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It sounded like the window was open all night with a constant draft coming in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wynter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Very helpful. Beds comfy. Good value with yhe hot cooked buffet breakfast. I stay here all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really late when me and my partner got to the hotel after a long drive and then hotel staff were lovely and super friendly and got us checked in really quickly. The rooms were spotless and the breaksfast was amazing. It was not a far drive from the Eurotunnel the next day and would reccomend this hitel if your going to the Eurotunnel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good amenities, excellent staff, plentiful breakfast. Dog friendly but feel £30 extra is a little expensive. Room was very cold and heating did not heat but staff provided a heater.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and modern. Matched the description. Great location for the tunnel. We had a late check in and the reception team were super welcoming and dog friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly & helpful, room very clean. We would definitely stay again & recommend you to our friends & family. Thank you😁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff - Cameron in particular
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, friendly staff & breakfast was good. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Room was good -breakfast was average
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient location,friendly staff and good value room and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room and comfy bed. Breakfast was suffient especially for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Polite friendly staff, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff all good, spacious room, large bed, a good night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026