The Carlton Hotel, Folkestone

The Carlton Hotel - A traditional sea-facing hotel with sea views, dining, and live entertainment

Situated on The Leas, Folkestone’s cliff-top promenade, The Carlton Hotel is a 3-star property offering 69 comfortable bedrooms, many with sea views. Each room includes free WiFi, a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. A continental breakfast and table d’hôte dinner menu are available at the hotel’s restaurant, with options for special dietary requirements upon request. The Leas Bar provides a cosy setting for drinks with views of the English Channel, while live music and dancing are hosted three nights a week in the Entertainment Suite. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free parking, and proximity to Lower Leas Coastal Park and Folkestone Harbour Arm, both within 1 km. Folkestone Central Railway Station is 1 km away, and Dover’s Port is a 15-minute drive.

Pros

Many rooms offer sea views of the English Channel.

Live music and dancing are available three nights a week in the Entertainment Suite.

Free WiFi and self-parking are provided for guests.

The hotel is within walking distance of Folkestone’s beach and town center.

Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Cons

The lift only serves from the basement to the 2nd floor.

Parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.