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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandgate Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
All good, we use this hotel on a regular basis when travelling to France.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were great, the breakfast is put as one of the best points of the hotel. On the Saturday it was all cold I don't think the serving plates were switched on. I know not the hotels fault but kids running about and shouting at 10pm and 5.30 am also running over the furniture also dogs on furniture. Bed comfy but sofa scruffy lots of stains.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For staying the night before a journey on the channel tunnel, it's fine. But overall poor value for money compared to competitors products.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient. Friendly staff. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Huntingdon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All clean shower bracket was cracked so wouldn't stay up. But all good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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