Holiday Inn Ashford Central by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.5 (382 reviews)
Canterbury Road , Ashford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Cons:
Hotel closed for asylum seekers
No prior notice
Difficulties in finding alternative accommodation
Lack of customer service response

Categories

Cleanliness
4.14
The hotel was closed for asylum seekers without prior notice, indicating poor communication.
Service
8.11
Standard quality for this hotel tier, although unresponsive to requests.
Location
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier, though affected by confusion regarding the hotel's current function.
Room Quality
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier, not specifically mentioned.
Amenities
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier, not specifically mentioned.
Value for Money
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier, not specifically mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier, not specifically mentioned.
Overall Experience
5.11
Overall dissatisfaction due to the hotel being closed and resulting inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-04 01:32

Property Description

Charming 17th-Century Hotel with Free Parking

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
The colourful bedrooms at Holiday Inn Ashford feature a satellite TV, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Tea/coffee facilities are provided for added convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Guests can enjoy the onsite restaurant offering traditional British meals, as well as the Bybrook Tavern for light snacks and beverages. The Junction Restaurant with rustic wooden beams serves hot breakfast buffets.

Convenient Location
Located just a mile from Ashford centre, Holiday Inn Ashford Central is only 2 miles from The Eurostar Terminal. Additionally, it is a short drive from the Eurotunnel, Dover Ferry Port, and the picturesque Kent Downs.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Ashford Central for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

Additional Cancellation Policy Information:
When booking 5 rooms or more, the reservation must be canceled at least 14 days prior to date of arrival to avoid cancellation charges. Any late cancelations, or no-shows, will result in the hotel charging your credit card for the cost of the 1st night's accommodations for each room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FLR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 382 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.14
Service: 8.11
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 5.11
family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Hotel was clean - staff were friendly and excellent.
Breakfast was amazing.

Cons:

Could do with a mirror in the bedroom.
Alot of building work going on.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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A solo_traveller gb
7
Not as advertised
Pros:

Good location reasonable price. Breakfast was reasonable.

Cons:

Advert said, fridge, no fridge. Advert said bath, no bath. Air con didn't work. Beds only had a thick quilt, not good in hot summer. No cupboard or draw space. No deposit box. Beds were very high.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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pauline couple gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

Friendly efficient staff
Clean room with all requirements
Very comfortable bed and pillows

Cons:

Would have enjoyed some gentle background music in the restaurant
during our meal

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mick couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything was fine, couldn't really ask for more

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
6
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
Extremely Good.
Pros:

I didn’t have high expectations as the price was very reasonable but we had a great overnight stay while visiting Port Lympne Safari Park. Breakfast was really good as was the cleanliness and comfort. The staff were lovely, we would definitely stay again.

Cons:

No complaints at all.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Firth family_with_children gb
8
Overall a great stay with a few little things that could be done to make it a 10
Pros:

Hotel has been recently refurbished, very clean and modern with a nice decor. Restaurant and bar area was very good. Breakfast was lovely. Beds were comfy and spacious.

Cons:

Little things could’ve been better, such as all room doors don’t have a soft close and slam. Sink plug was broken despite the room being recently refurbished.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Judith solo_traveller us
7
Obviously not a high end hotel, but clean room, friendly staff, overall fine
Pros:

Staff was very helpful, room was clean, everything worked

Cons:

It's being renovated - clearly needed as some of its very dated

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Simon extended_group im
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Les chambres de la partie rénovée sont agréables et les lits confortables. L'hôtel est à moins de 30 mn du terminal du Shuttle à Folkestone. Le personnel est très aimable.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
5
Ok but issues need addressing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The shower plug was blocked and it flooded the bathroom and the water temperature was either freezing cold or boiling hot, not what you would expect from a national company and for the price paid. Very disappointing

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was lovely. It felt nice, clean and welcoming on arrival and had clearly been recently revamped. Staff on the front desk were friendly and helpful. The room itself was lovely - again looked brand new, very comfy, spacious and well appointed. We had a lovely evening meal in the bar and breakfast was fab. Far exceeded expectations. We highly recommend this hotel, we were travelling back from France and it gave us a great night's rest and recuperation.

Cons:

The only issue was with the booking itself, our half board for the family hadn't quite come through to the hotel as suggested on booking.com - staff listened to our concerns and the issue was resolved well.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Delot solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Great location for the channel tunnel

Cons:

Rooms were damn and mouldy, booked a family room but there weren’t any so we had to be split up.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Ian extended_group gb
1
Hot, sweaty and miserable
Pros:

The girls behind the bar were lovely

Cons:

Hottest day of the year, no air con due to renovations- so they knew this before I booked two rooms.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kristy family_with_children gb
1
Poor communication and totally over priced for the conditions. Holiday Inn have always had a reliable reputation but I w
Pros:

The location was convenient.

Cons:

The air conditioning was not working. We had booked the hotel because it had this and we had a baby and toddler in our party and the weather has been and still is extremely hot.
Several other guests were heard making the same complaint. They told my daughter to open the window in the room. This was on the first floor and was not a safe option with young children.
They offered them a room in the unrefurbished part of the hotel. The corridors were dirty with litter on the floor. The room was cooler than the original one. We offered to take their original room to avoid more disruption as we had been travelling across France all day and were tired. Luckily we had a fan with us.
I felt a little sorry for the reception staff who obviously did not know what to do. They offered us iced water and a fan.
We should have been notified of the situation prior to arriving.
We should have also been notified that the hotel was in the middle of a renovation.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Calum solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Kristy family_with_children gb
1
2026-08-17 via Nuitee