| upgraded rooms add plush fabrics, canopy beds and also feature sea views. overlooking the english channel, this traditional hotel is a 7-minute walk from both the seafront and leas cliff hall, and a 15-minute walk from folkestone central train station. family rooms are also available. there's a casual bar and a grill restaurant, both featuring a locally sourced menu. the standard rooms have no-frills furnishings and decor, and come with free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 39
Folkestone Bus Station (14 min) Romney Marsh Visitor Centre (25 min.)
centre with information on history and wildlife an exhibition gallery a shop and 3 walking trails. The Metropole (4 min) Samphire Hoe (21 min.)
walks picnics and angling on a nature reserve created by the construction of the channel tunnel. Battle Of Britain Memorial (9 min.)
cliff and history Folkestone West (3 min) Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Uk Passenger Check-In (15 min.) White Cliffs Of Dover (40 min.)
white chalk cliffs rise 350 feet from the sea creating a dramatic vista along 8 miles of coastline. Brockhill Country Park (14 min.)
nature area with a lake meadows & wildlife plus a playground trails & vegetarian cafe. Folkestone Harbour Arm (7 min.)
harbor and music Dover Museum (20 min.)
museum telling the history of this important historic port town with a rare prehistoric boat. Trinity Gardens (3 min) Port Lympne Reserve (16 min.)
safari-themed hotel a cottage cabins and treehouse suites plus free wi-fi and park entrance. Western Heights Of Dover (17 min.)
vast hilltop fortifications from the 1800s with sweeping views reaching france on clear days. Lower Leas Coastal Park (6 min.)
coastal park with 3 zones a natural area formal gardens & an area for adventure activities. Kent Downs (29 min.)
nature preserve with hiking biking horseback riding & wildlife viewing amid hills & valleys. Sunny Sands (7 min.)
swimming kayak rentals sunbathing & local seafood shacks draw crowds to this bustling beach area. South Foreland Lighthouse (34 min.)
guided tours & a tearoom in a 19th-century lighthouse the first to use an electric light. | 
