About Windsor
The Windsor is a
family-run hotel designed with travelling families in mind, featuring
non-smoking rooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The hotel is in a Victorian
building situated in Folkestone on the Kent coast, immediately adjacent to the
Leas Promenade and entertainment venue Leas Cliff Hall.
Rooms at The Windsor feature classic, no-frills design, free-view television, and coffee and tea-making facilities.
There is an elevator for guests, daily housekeeping and luggage storage upon request. Pets are welcome at an additional charge, and public parking is available in the immediate neighbourhood.
Breakfast is available at the hotel for an additional fee, but must be pre-ordered.
Several of Folkestone’s main attractions are within easy walking
distance, including Lower Leas Coastal Park, where guests will find a pebble
beach, an adventure playground, and an amphitheater.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good location for tunnel
A number of past guests stayed at this hotel in preparation for travel via the Channel Tunnel, and those guests commend the establishment for its convenient location, saying it is ideal for that purpose. Others were pleased to discover that sites they wished to see in the area were nearby and readily accessible.
positive:
Friendly family service
The service at this family-run establishment reviewed very well. Several past guests mention members of the family who run the hotel by name in their positive reviews, agreeing that they felt very welcome and any problems reported were resolved quickly.
positive:
Overall good value for money
The Windsor is considered very good value for money by most reviewers - even those who were not completely satisfied could not argue with the price and location.
Negative Reviews
negative:
A little rundown and outdated
While most reviewers are positive about this hotel, several felt it was in desperate need of an upgrade. There are many who mention minor issues with maintenance or the state of furnishings; for example, beds that are a little on the old side and therefore too soft, or plumbing and electrical problems. The age of the building also means there are few windows and rooms tend to be a little stuffy.
negative:
Rooms err on the small side
According to reports
the rooms at this hotel can feel a little too cramped, though only a small
number of reviewers focus on this.
negative:
An occasionally noisy area
A handful of past guests mention having trouble with the level of noise around the hotel. Some mention noise from nearby pubs and bars shutting down, but the most frequently-mentioned culprit is the allegedly vocal seagulls who can make sleep a little troublesome.