Holiday Inn Calais Coquelles, an IHG Hotel

We chose this property as it was close to the channel crossing and it had a swimming pool. The restaurant was fantastic quality food and fairly priced. The bed was very comfortable, we had be travelling round France and stayed in many hotels, and this was first hotel we found that had perfect pillows, not to high or low. The breakfast was equally delicious and they served real croissants and pain au chocolates. You’d think every French hotel would do that but actually majority serve out of the packet long life pastry. Staff are all very friendly and speak perfect English. We will certainly be back next time we are travelling back from France to UK.

We stayed an emergency night at the Holiday Inn after our car broke down and we missed our ferry back to the UK. We had two very distressed young, disabled children, and thankfully, the Holiday Inn was perfect. We were able to check in quickly with helpful staff, and the children quickly calmed down in our very spacious room. We enjoyed breakfast at the hotel the next morning which had something we could all enjoy. We also made use of the pool facilities with the children, to keep them occupied while we waited for our insurance to sort out our repatriation to the UK.

The hotel is near the Channel Tunnel and the car ferry dock while slightly outside the city. With this, this hotel makes for a great stop when crossing from the EU to the UK and vice versa. With a good amount of parking spaces including charging stations for electric vehicles, a spa area with a workout space, a small but clean pool, as well as a restaurant and a bar, this place was the perfect pitstop on the way back home. For an additional fee, the hotel also offered a breakfast buffet.

As always, Reception staff were outstandingly welcoming, friendly and helpful ( and even bore patiently our attempts to speak French!). The rooms remain spacious, well equipped and comfortable. The beds are especially comfortable. Once again, our request for a ‘fridge in the room was met without trouble. We have visited many times before over the years, and hope to do so again. We enjoy the setting, use of the swimming pool facilities and ease of access by car. We did not use the restaurant this visit and so cannot report whether the service and quality of food has improved. But it was not good in 2023 or in June of this year on our previous visits ( see my previous reviews thereon).

Really beautiful hotel and a perfect distance from the ferry port at Calais if you’re breaking up a journey. The room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Bed was super comfortable and you can ring down for extra pillows if needed. My partner forgot his razor and was able to get one for free from reception too. I’d forgotten to add a travel cot to my booking but they’d seen I was travelling with a 2 year old and set one up for me anyway. Breakfast was really good quality and enjoyed by all of us. Mini bar was a nice touch. Parking was free and ample. Staff were all lovely, can’t fault it and would definitely stay here again.