Clifton Hotel

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Historic Hotel in Folkestone with Sea Views | Clifton Hotel

Clifton Hotel is a historic Victorian hotel established in 1864, offering guests a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort. Our property combines rich heritage with contemporary amenities, providing individually styled rooms, award-winning dining experiences, and versatile event spaces. Located on the Kentish coast, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service amidst breathtaking views of the English Channel. With a commitment to preserving our historical charm while embracing modern hospitality, we cater to both leisure and business travellers seeking memorable stays.

Our team ensures every guest experiences the warmth and character that define our establishment, from the moment of arrival to departure. Through decades of operation, we have cultivated a reputation as a premier destination in Folkestone, blending tradition with innovation. Our dedication to quality extends to our partnerships with local suppliers and adherence to high service standards, ensuring every aspect of your visit exceeds expectations. Whether for relaxation, dining, or special occasions, we strive to create moments that linger long after checkout.

Services

Accommodation Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Coral Bar Wedding Venues Meeting Spaces

Highlights and features

We offer 160 years of heritage in hospitality with modern comforts.
Our Marco Pierre White Steakhouse delivers award-winning culinary experiences.
We provide versatile event spaces for weddings and conferences.
Our team ensures personalized service with local knowledge.
We combine historic charm with contemporary amenities for comfort.

What people say

Lovely room Great service Delicious lunch Fabulous afternoon tea Scenic views

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Accommodation

Our uniquely styled rooms combine Victorian charm with modern amenities, offering sea views, air-conditioned comfort, and premium bedding. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, rainfall showers, and thoughtful touches like Costa Coffee. With options from single rooms to family suites, we cater to diverse needs while maintaining historical character.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse

This award-winning restaurant serves signature steaks, English and French classics using locally sourced ingredients. The menu features premium cocktails and wines in an elegant setting overlooking the English Channel. Guests can enjoy private dining options and seasonal specialities like festive afternoon tea.

Coral Bar

Our boutique bar offers crafted cocktails, barista-style Costa Coffee, and light meals with panoramic sea views. The Coral Bar combines historic character with contemporary design, featuring live music events and a relaxed atmosphere for socialising or unwinding after exploring Folkestone.

Wedding Venues

We provide three licensed function rooms and a garden terrace for weddings, with packages including civil ceremonies and banquets. The venue offers historic backdrops, dedicated event planning, and bespoke menus. Our team manages logistics from catering to equipment compliance for seamless celebrations.

Meeting Spaces

Our flexible event spaces include the Pleydell Suite with dance floor and the Marco Pierre White Conservatory. Facilities feature natural light, private bars, and modern technology for business meetings or social gatherings up to 200 guests.

Questions

Does the hotel offer parking facilities?

Yes, we provide parking options for guests. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange parking during your stay.

Are pets allowed in the hotel?

We welcome well-behaved pets in designated rooms. A £25 per night charge applies, with specific guidelines for pet owners.

Can I host a private event at the hotel?

Yes, we offer three function rooms and a garden terrace for weddings, conferences, and celebrations. Our team provides tailored packages and catering.

What dining options are available?

We have Marco Pierre White Steakhouse for fine dining, Coral Bar for cocktails and light meals, and seasonal al fresco options across three outdoor spaces.

Is the hotel accessible for guests with disabilities?

We offer accessible rooms with features including wider doorways, grab rails, and emergency call systems for guest comfort and safety.

Reviews (6)

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Darren Braine

Jun 01, 2022 Report

Room ok, basic. Shower pretty poor in comparison to many other hotels, fed off bath taps. All was clean. Large hotel, one presumes due to age and knocking through of adjacent properties only 2 very tiny and aging lifts. Max 2 people. Manual doors, so if left open on another floor lift can't be called only option is stairs or to send a poor soul from staff up to investigate and to wait and wait. Breakfast was well worth the money.

Good range of self service buffet options. Staff happy and friendly. Taxi from harbor and livelier centre less than 5, so good location, just on the fringe, but plenty of parks and sea views of doorstep. 30 seconds from the door

AppleSeedPaperCuts

May 24, 2022 Report

I booked this hotel for my parents as a treat for their wedding anniversary. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay, in a sea view room. They said the bed was very comfortable, all the food was great and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel is well placed for walking to the beach, harbour and town. They would stay there again. Thank you for making it a special trip!

Andrea Bowes

May 19, 2022 Report

Great location, entrance lobby welcoming, after that disappointment, fair sized room with aged decor, looked like it hadn't been decorated in 20+ years, grout in the bathroom stained, shower curtain stained, The room was very very warm even with the heating off, window didn't open more than a hand width, and had black mould on the frame from the condensation Very very firm bed The lift to the room not a usual lift, a former service lift, very bouncy and small one person only, didn't feel particularly safe Only saving grace there is a Marco Pierre White restaurant included in the half board price

Loren Paine

May 10, 2022 Report

Great looking hotel with a lovely lobby, pretty cocktail bar and a steakhouse grill onsite. Plus you cannot beat the location and view out to sea. Short walk to town centre and to the beach. Although it's a steep walk for those with mobility issues

Glenda Woodcock

May 05, 2022 Report

Nice location friendly staff and lovely big airy room with huge king size bed. You get a sense of history with this hotel, we enjoyed our two night stay staff were friendly and helpful, the decor is rather worse for wheat but gather that is being addressed. Would recommend to anyone wanting to visit Folkestone.

David Nicholls

Apr 24, 2022 Report

We held a small family wedding of 40 people at the Hotel. From first speaking with the Group General Manager, he had everything under control. We had very little stress and everything went like clockwork. In some cases they went above and beyond and we were more than satisfied with the day. The hotel staff and the wedding team were fantastic and I would highly recommend this venue.