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About the Hotel

16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, United Kingdom, CT20 2DU

The Carlton Hotel is a 3-star sea-facing hotel situated on The Leas, Folkestone's cliff-top promenade. It offers comfortable accommodations, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming bar with sea views, making it suitable for leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at The Carlton Hotel include 69 spacious options, many with sea views, and feature amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. En-suite bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining & Refreshments

Dining is available at the hotel's restaurant serving a table d'hôte menu with options to accommodate special dietary requirements. The Leas Bar offers guests a relaxing environment for drinks while enjoying beautiful sea views.

Entertainment & Business

For leisure, The Carlton Hotel has live music and dancing available three nights a week, creating an engaging environment for guests. The hotel also features two meeting rooms suitable for various events.

Location & Accessibility

The property enjoys proximity to attractions such as Lower Leas Coastal Park and Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe. Guests can access Folkestone Central Railway Station within 0.5 miles and benefit from complimentary parking on-site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Extra Bed

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Folkestone300 m

Airports

London City (LCY) 112.7 km

London Southend (SEN) 130.5 km

Train

Folkestone Central Railway Station900 m

Eurotunnel UK 4.3 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Bedding!

“My stay was greatly enhanced by the incredibly comfortable bedding, making it easy to have a restful night’s sleep.” view full review

Stunning Decor!

“The newly decorated rooms provided a refreshing and stylish atmosphere that truly elevated my experience at the hotel.” view full review

Excellent Showers!

“I was very impressed with the shower pressure. It was invigorating and a perfect way to start the day!” view full review

Simple Yet Satisfying!

“The breakfast buffet met all of my needs with its simplicity while still offering enough variety to enjoy a pleasant meal.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, United Kingdom, CT20 2DU

Map view

16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, United Kingdom, CT20 2DU

City landmarks

Park

Lower Leas Coastal Park

910 m

Harbour Approach Rd The Station House Folkestone Harbour

Folkestone Harbour Arm

1.1 km

Train Station

The Leas Lift

670 m

The Road of Rememberance

World War One Memorial Arch

670 m

Church

The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe

670 m

Church

Church Of The Holy Trinity

700 m

The Metropole The Leas

Folk Stones Mark Wallinger

730 m

The Leas

The Leas Bandstand

670 m

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas

The Leas Promenade

660 m

Museum

Folkestone Museum

670 m

Gallery

Sentient Gallery

670 m

Gallery

Georges House Gallery

670 m

Art object

The Folkestone Mermaid Cornelia Parker

1.1 km

The Old High Street & Tontine Street

Folkestone Creative Quarter

670 m

Garden

Kingsnorth Gardens

660 m

The Leas

Zig Zag Path

670 m

Church

St Peter's Church

1.1 km

Park

Radnor Park

660 m

Art object

William Harvey Statue

660 m

Sir John Moore Barracks

The Gurkha Visitor Centre

670 m

Lowe Sandgate Road

The Colour of Water Spencer Finch

720 m

Beach

Sunny Sands

1.1 km

Monument

Battle of Britain Memorial

3.2 km

Park

East Cliff and Warren Country Park

2.2 km

Park

Enbrook Park

2.2 km

Gallery

Hoard Gallery

2.1 km

Church

All Souls Cheriton

2.6 km

Nearby

48 Tontine Street

Heaven Is A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Nathan Coley

580 m

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas

The Whispers Christian Boltanski

200 m

West Terrace

War Memorial 1914-18

380 m

Restaurants

Papas Fish Restaurant & Takeaway

270 m

110 Sandgate Road

Le Cafe Ganmac

220 m

121 Sandgate Road

Papa John's

250 m

115 Sandgate Road

Ready Snacks Cafe

250 m

113 Sandgate Road

Leas Cliff Hall Cafe Bar

160 m

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas

KFC - Sandgate Road

280 m

88 Sandgate Road

Ho Ho

210 m

53 Bouverie Road West

Lily's American Diner

270 m

71 Sandgate Road

Massimo's Italian Ice Cream

290 m

14 Cheriton Place

The Lift Cafe

620 m

The Leas Lift Funicular Railway

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

56%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly staff

Room cleanliness

Dining experience

5.6/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.5

Location

8.5

Service

8.0

Dining

6.5

2/5 based on 1039 reviews

#10 of 10 hotels in Folkestone based on Tripadvisor

Jamie

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.4/10

The hotel had some drawbacks like outdated rooms and cleanliness issues but was conveniently located. On the positive side, the staff was welcoming and pleasant.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were outdated and had cleanliness issues.

Service

7.0

The staff was welcoming and pleasant.

Location

8.0

Conveniently located within walking distance of the town center.

Dining

7.0

The dining was nice overall.

Facilities

6.0

Limited comments on facilities.

Danielle

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with some highlights and minor drawbacks. The rooms weren't very clean before redecorating but offered fantastic sea views. The service, especially from Mario, was exceptional, making my experience memorable. The location is excellent, right by the beach, and the dining experience could use some improvements. Despite some issues, the hotel facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms with decor and comfort were enjoyable with good sea views.

Service

9.0

Mario was very polite and pleasant, going above and beyond to ensure a great experience. The housekeeping and welcome drink added a nice touch to my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location directly opposite the sea and minutes away from the town center was truly excellent.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast service had some issues but takeaway options like Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches were available.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided adequate facilities ensuring a comfortable stay.

Great location

Room cleanliness