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The Carlton Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Folkestone with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Escape to The Carlton Hotel by the sea, where modern comforts meet seaside charm. Indulge in dinner at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar or connect with colleagues in one of two meeting rooms.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
$57 nightly
The total price is $68
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Deluxe) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Extra bed)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DU

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Folkestone Harbour Station - 17 min walk
  • Folkestone West Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Firkin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Carlton Hotel

  • The Carlton Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 04 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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 not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 03 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1880
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Carlton Folkestone
Carlton Hotel Folkestone
The Carlton Hotel Hotel
The Carlton Hotel Folkestone
The Carlton Hotel Hotel Folkestone

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carlton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Carlton Hotel 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 The Carlton Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Carlton Hotel?

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Carlton Hotel and nearby?

The Carlton Hotel has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Carlton Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Carlton Hotel like?

The Carlton Hotel is in the heart of Folkestone, a short 2-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 11 minutes' walk from Sandgate Beach.

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Reviews

The Carlton Hotel Reviews

5.8

5.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location, close to town centre, safe on sight parking.
BRIAN, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel very respectfull staff and clean hotel as well
ladislav, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a low-price hotel that offers clean, comfortable accommodation that's close to the Channel Tunnel. It's not a modern hotel but represents great value for money. Our room was cozy, but not cramped. It had a pleasant view of the beach. The bed was comfortable and there's plenty of hot water in the bathroom. Free parking is a bonus (many hotels in the area charge extra). The staff were all very friendly and attentive -- we felt welcome and well looked after.
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good wi fi. Staff very friendly.
Julia, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

We had a ground floor room.curtains was ripped boxes left in cupboard bloody tissue on floor door didnt lock so moved us to an upstairs room Which was lovely n clean but bed was dented in middle windows didnt open and bathroom shower was slanted a bit dangerous when water was on but the room bedding was clean all was clean but room was scalding from the heat n windows didnt open I suppose its ok for price we paid just think those things should be sorted
Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room & friendly staff
Benita, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Arrived, parked and checked in ok. Reception were helpful. Location of the hotel is nice right on the front. Now for the negatives... The hotel is dated and dirty. There is an old musty smell in the corridors and rooms. The room itself was dirty. The bathroom hadn't been cleaned and there were still old drink bottles under the bunk bed. The wallpaper was all hanging off and there was mold up the wall. The old green bath and stained brown toilet looked like something from the 1970s. I wish I took pictures. 2 of the plug sockets didn't work. We were there for one night on a pit stop before getting the ferry. So we chose to just get our heads down and check out as early as possible. We were by no means expecting 5*, but I wouldn't even give this 1. Avoid avoid avoid.
Lucy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly and welcoming
Annette, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely sea view
BRIAN, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Cleaner is definitely NOT doing their job! Yes the hotel is dated but theres absolutely no excuse for bad cleaning it'll ruin their business. Cleaner was outside our window smoking all morning so we couldn't even open the window in our room. Reception staff very friendly and helpful couldnt fault them at all.
Tina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and the room was immaculate Most impressive for me was the bar area which was warm and inviting Thank you for a wonderful stay
Barrie, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The location is wonderful right on the seafront, with a car park. The property itself could do with modernising throughout. The bar area vibe doesn’t match the style of the building. My room wasn’t particularly clean the headboard had dust and the tv was covered in dust and the remote was sticky and dirty. The shower didn’t have hot water. We didn’t have a comfortable sleep as the bed was hard and lumpy. If the rooms had a refresh it would be a great place to stay.
Hannah, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great night stay at Carlton Hotel

Staff on reception were friendly and helpful and check-in was quick and easy. My room contained everything I required during my stay.
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location near the sea. The hotel is old and characteristic but clean. The staff were friendly and helpful especially the receptionist as she helped with the parking and provided useful info.
George, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location
Jeanette, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff

Very basic, but friendly staff and good location
adrian, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

good location. comfortable room and great staff
LINDA, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice budget hotel. Great location. Coffee and breakfast could be a lot better.
Lou, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff very friendly. lounge, reception and bar very clean and refurbished. Unfortunately the room let it down with lots of damage to the walls and the bathroom including past damp leaks and previous guests hair everywhere. Free WiFi in room with smart tv and sea view within very close walking distance to the town was a bonus though, was fine for what we needed the room for.
Charlie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Handy for the Channel Tunnel.

A basic hotel. Good value. An easy walk to shops and a few restaurants.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. We only needed a bed for the night and a shower for when we left and for the price we paid we cant fault it.
chloe, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were excellent and friendly
Sandra, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

it was a nice ,stay, comfortable the staff were all pleasant. Nice breakfast set up. we will return on our way back from France
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

For the price you can not moan, staff are great, hotel needs updating, but if it does you won’t get it at this price, great location and views
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is my 3rd visit this year to the hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful
Sandra, 1-night trip