About Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel is near the Battle of Britain Memorial and the closest hotel to the Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal and Dover Ferry Port.
The rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, ensuite with shower only, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and ironing set (upon request).
The hotel offers 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, business centre, computer station and front desk safety deposit box.
The hotel offers a bistro type restaurant that serves a free breakfast buffet daily with an alfresco dining option, weather permitting. Dinner meals are also served every night. There is a hotel bar, which serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel is within five km of Elham Valley Railway Museum, Sene Valley Golf Club, Sandgate Beach, St Leonard's Church and Hythe Beach.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Last Stop to Tunnel.
Guests repeatedly mentioned that one of the best attributes of the hotel is its location. It's convenient for people who are traveling to the Channel tunnel. Some visitors added its ideal for those who need to catch an early train and a need a place to sp
positive:
Enjoyable Breakfasts and Dinner .
For those who aren't looking for a gourmet food, guests seem to find the breakfast served was satisfying. Even most visitors who had dinner remarked that the prices seemed reasonable and the food quite edible.
positive:
Above and Beyond Staff Members.
Guests remarked that the staff helped them with everything from directions to the hotel to booking taxis. Visitors really seem to enjoy the friendliness and competency that's displayed on this property by the employees.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Bark Worse Than Their Bite at Pet Friendly Hotel.
While no one had of physical encounter with visitors’ pets on the property, it is a pet friendly hotel. Some guests mentioned they found pet hair from prior guests and some visitors remarked they heard barking during their stay.
negative:
Somewhat Untidy.
Guests claim that some of the linens appear worn and in some rooms there appears to be mould in the bathroom. They also described some rooms as having an odour, like stale cigarettes. Overall, however, most guests don't seem to have an issue with cleanlin
negative:
Princess and the Pea Mattress Woes.
While most guests found their stay comfortable, some guests did feel that the beds were a bit smaller than they expected. Some visitors commented that the mattresses seem poorly constructed and every movement your companion makes can be felt.