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The Carlton Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Marina
Staircase
Family Room (Deluxe) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Dinner served

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DU
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Folkestone

The Carlton Hotel places you next to Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. This 70-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Folkestone Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosemont - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Carlton Hotel

Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
At The Carlton Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and express check-in. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers and free toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Carlton Hotel?

The Carlton Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to The Carlton Hotel?

This hotel is located in Folkestone, just steps from Leas Cliff Hall and Leas Lift, and within a short walk of Lower Leas Coastal Park. You'll also find Folkestone Harbour and Sandgate Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Carlton Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Carlton Hotel include a casino?

No, The Carlton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Carlton Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include beach views.

Are there hot tubs at The Carlton Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Carlton Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Carlton Hotel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Carlton Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Carlton Hotel.

Does The Carlton Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Carlton Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Carlton Hotel.

Reviews

The Carlton Hotel Reviews

5.8

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 252 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

R H

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JAROSLAW

Traveled with partner
A mid-range hotel. Breakfast is very poor. The advantage of the hotel is free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Pictures do not match reality. Hotel is in desperate shape and not, beds were broken and shower curtain had mold. Not sure if shower worked as we did not dare to try. We left at 4.30 am
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ziga

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything outdated. But sheets were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

raji

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK for a night

It’s ok. Tired hotel but does a job. Quick night stay nice friendly helpful staff. Windows didn’t open in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and shower sub standard. Bedroom was re
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paywast

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Normally I really don’t do negative feedback at all cause me personally I work in costumer service too and Ik how it feel after reading but this hotel really need good refurbishment really really badly😭I’m sorry not staff faults at all but management group or head office or who ever working for the hotel needs to check it out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hefin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a basic hotel, but when the shower curtain falls on you while you have a cold shower, as the hot water was not getting hot, because it is not attached to the wall, instead it is a twist one that doesn't stay. Tiles missing off the wall, no flooring in the bathroom, only 1 light in the bedroom, uneven floor in the bedroom and to top it off, to advertise you have a lift then being told there isn't one is not acceptable. Walked up 6 flights of stairs to get to our room with someone who was in a boot after fracturing a foot. Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed In one of the sea view twin rooms, Upon arrival I found the hotel entrance to be very dark but clean. Our room appeared clean but definitely needs a revamp. The bed mattresses don’t fit into the bed frame so was lop sided and had springs sticking up. Only one pillow was provided so I asked for another which was quickly suppled. The shower was either freezing cold or very hot so couldn’t shower. Overall one night stay ok but I couldn’t stay any longer than this. the hotel rooms need an update
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard, Deeside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was so dirty and disappointing that we didn’t stay. We checked out within an hour. We were not prepared to stay in a place that had mould growing on the walls
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patryk

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t stay I tried to cancel but you wouldn’t let me d so o I lost my money, disgusting that when I tried to cancel a month ago I couldn’t, what a con
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had broken plug sockets broken shower holder broken window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paint work in a shocking state toilet didn’t flush properly only one bedside cabinet no walls light to turn off when in bed curtain on one side hanging off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to theatre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a nice ,stay, comfortable the staff were all pleasant. Nice breakfast set up. we will return on our way back from France
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025