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Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Comfort Double Room, Sea View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, Sea View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room (Extra bed)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Room (Deluxe)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Carlton Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Lower Leas Coastal Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 12 minutes by car from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and 12 minutes from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal

The Carlton Hotel ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.5 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Carlton Hotel

Everyone (7) Couples (2) Family (3)
2 out of 5
Folks did not expect the Ritz for the price paid so was not worried about the décor defo needs updating and acoustic measures required . Chose the hotel for the location and the 2 star rating . However after the first night requested from reception additional pillows extra blankets as no duvets supplied and a clean kettle as the one in the room was full over limescale . Never received the items requested . We had a terrible 3 night sleep as noise from the inside and outside the hotel we brought ear plugs from boots . The last night sleep slept in my clothes as bed spread gave to my wife as she was freezing . Room was not cleaned over our stay not even the bin emptied yesterday and no fresh towels . Shower was leaking from the head so flow was half of what it should have been . Only positive thing was the great location to the town centre and beach and costal path and things to do . To sum it up should have paid the extra 200 pounds to stay in the best western hotel .

Posted by on 12 Aug 2021

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12 Aug 2021 by Joe

Thanks for your feedback.

3 out of 5
Good things first- The front desk people were polite and helpful. The car parking is free. It’s located in a very nice area where you can walk to the nearby beach or go for a walk. It is very near to superstores. The shower & the sink had warm water Negative things- The floor where our room was smelly. The door knob was broke. The walls in the room are thin so we could hear the neighbours talking ( to be honest the neighbours were rude and talking loudly ) and I heard them snoring. The floor was uneven ( although there was a nice carpet ) The drawers were broke. The room was cold but they provided us with an electric heater. The beds are very uncomfortable conclusion- if you are in the area for a day or two then this will be fine but don’t expect much from the rooms.

Posted by , from Yorkshire on 27 Aug 2020

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28 Aug 2020 by Joe

Thank you for reviewing your stay. Regards,

1 out of 5
Terrible room provided, paid £10 to upgrde, that one also terrible.

Posted by , from London on 16 Aug 2020

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16 Aug 2020 by Joe

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3 out of 5
Room was damp and not the cleanest bed covers were stained walls black with damp Door to room was only just holding on the lock Breakfast was cold toilets were vile Bathroom in room had no lock sink was hanging off the wall and toilet seat was hanging off

Posted by on 10 Dec 2019

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10 Dec 2019 by Camille Carlton Hotel

Thank you for your stay and your review. We are sincerely sorry to read it, we try our best to make every stay better and we hope to see you a next time, and show you all the change we have done.

3 out of 5
It's cheap and affordable to stay here, but in recent years there has been an amateur attempt to refurbish the place. The decor is hideously over the top, with the wallpaper in the room making me feel nuisious. Lawrence Llwellyn~Bowen would have adored it during his time on TV's 'Changing Rooms'.

Posted by on 8 Dec 2019

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9 Dec 2019 by Camille Carlton Hotel

Thank you for your stay and your feedback. We hope to see you a next time.

3 out of 5
Clearly the rooms don't get regular maintenance, door handle to bathroom broken, only one plug which fits sink but not bath, only one side of socket works which means kettle or TV but not both at the same time, pillows rock hard. There was a single bed in our family room which we didn't need but it was disgusting and had we needed it sleeping on it would have been impossible, springs literally poking through Booked a bath and it was confirmed but given shower, had to go back down and get it changed, inconvenient. However none of that was catastrophic and at £29 not the end of the world.

Posted by on 2 Dec 2019

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2 Dec 2019 by Camille Carlton Hotel

Thank you for your stay and your review. We are sincerely sorry to read how was your stay with us. The reception is open 24h/24, if the room doesn't suits you, you can ask for the staff to change and they will try their best to help you. We hope to see you a next time.

2 out of 5
The property was cheap and extremely basic. Wallpaper was torn, beds were very soft and it needed a really good lock of paint. Communal areas were better

Posted by on 25 Apr 2019

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26 Apr 2019 by Judd

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1 out of 5
Not clean no room when N we arrived could not get wheelchair in to room never go there again

Posted by on 21 Jan 2019

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22 Jan 2019 by Kumar -

Sorry about that.

1 out of 5
long wait to check in . well the room was so small. bathroom even smaller you could not move in there. and the bed was really worn out with springs sticking out of it. the breakfast room smells so bad of damp. I would not class this hotel as 3 star maybe a 2 star would I stay again never. and I think ebookers should take it off there books. I need a break to get over this one. and a new back from the bed .

Posted by , from london on 15 Oct 2018

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19 Oct 2018 by Kumar

Thank your for reviewing.

4 out of 5

Good location close to a beach

Not a bad hotel for a short stay,friendly staff,close to a beach and to the city.

Posted by , from London on 3 Apr 2018

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4 Apr 2018 by Kevin - Carlton Hotel Folkestone

Thank you very much for your valued feedback. Kind regards,

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Carlton Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Victorian Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 04 levels
  • 03 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Folkestone Central Station (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Carlton Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Coffee maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

On-site venue – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.