The easiest way to get from our hotel in Folkestone to the 149^th Open Championship is by car – whether you’re driving or hopping in a taxi, you’ll reach The Open golf venue in Sandwich in just over 30 minutes. You could also use Herne Bay public transport – the nearest train station to The Open is in Sandwich, and the nearest bus stop is in Canterbury.

Our Premier Inn Folkestone (Channel Tunnel) hotel is just over a 30-minute drive away from The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, the venue of The Open Championship 2021. If you’re planning on using Folkestone public transport, you’ll find the nearest train station to The Open golf event is in Sandwich, and the nearest bus stop is in Canterbury.

The nearest train stations to our Premier Inn Folkestone (Channel Tunnel) hotel are Folkestone Central and Folkestone West, both just a five-minute drive away. Other nearby train stations in Folkestone include Sandling station and Westenhanger station, just a 10-minute drive away from our great-value hotel.

You’ll find all kinds of fun Folkestone activities near our hotel. Visit the Folkestone Harbour Arm for some seaside entertainment, drive by the Folkestone White Horse on Cheriton Hill, or get a taste of local history at the Folkestone Museum. Plus, if you’re planning on visiting France, our hotel is only a short drive away from the Channel Tunnel.

You’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to great places to eat in Folkestone. As well as the great-value family meals on offer at our on-site Cookhouse & Pub restaurant, there’s also The Plough Beefeater just a 10-minute drive away, and the Marine Court Table Table just a 15-minute drive away. Enjoy our great-value Meal Deals and our famous Premier Inn Breakfast throughout your Folkestone short break.

Our Channel Tunnel hotel is close to plenty of top attractions in Folkestone. Enjoy days out with the kids at the Lower Leas Coastal Park, home to gardens and adventure play areas by the sea. The Folkestone Creative Quarter is well worth a visit, too, for a taste of local culture, and summer holidays in Folkestone wouldn’t be complete without a family trip to Sunny Sands beach.

Free on-site parking is available at our Premier Inn Folkestone (Channel Tunnel) hotel.

With our flexible booking rates, great-value hotels and luxurious Hypnos beds in every room, you can look forward to fun, family-friendly stays when booking with Premier Inn. Plus, you can sleep easy thanks to our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise - we ensure all rooms and communal spaces have been rigorously cleaned for the safety of our guests and team members.

Our Premier Inn rooms offer all the comfort and value you need for fun family breaks. All our hotels are child-friendly and can provide travel cots at no extra cost for guests. Our restaurants have delicious and nutritious meals for kids, too, and up to two kids eat breakfast for free when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast or Meal Deal.

From booking to check out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Just some of the perks for business guests include access to exclusive flexible rates through our free online booking tool, free cancellations if your plans change, speedy check-in and check-out, rigorously cleaned hotel rooms as part of our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise, selected hotels with Hussle gym benefits, free Wi-Fi, and – of course – our famous Premier Inn Breakfast.