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Grand Burstin Hotel

2.0 of 5
The Harbour, Folkestone CT20 1TX, England
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Grand Burstin Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    2.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here for one night, room was very basic, in desperate need of redecorating, if you pay full price, more fool you. Breakfast was ok but again basic, poor choice of drinks, coloured water (orange) but no flavour, bacon could have been used as tracing paper

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keston kent
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Stayed for a night very reasonable price,nice bar and .lounge area,went out for a meal,and had morning breakfast which was nice lots of choice,wouldn't have wanted to stay any longer but ok for a night or 2,it is basic but good value.

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Devon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

we stayed here 10th - 13th may . We had booked an upgrade to a seaview and our room was on the 8th floor. The room was a decent size but not that clean with a few short and curlys in the bathroom and some bits of facial hair that were stuck to the silicone around the basin.( All cleaned... More

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devon
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We upgraded room and restaurant. Room upgrade was sea view, that was alright. Bathroom tiling not finished around toilet cistern. Bath panel did not finish to top of bath, Short. Bedroom was a no smoking room but it stunk of tobacco. Complained to reception manager, he said you can't control stopping people from smoking. Perhaps they could put some air... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Loved it here, yes the hotel is dated, yes the area a tad rundown.. But what's not to love about the total value for money deal with food, trips entertainment and sauna, pool and gym thrown in .. Bit miffed the pool shut early as we really wanted to use that later on . Not so full of old folk... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

It's cheap, it's tacky but you get what you pay for! I enjoyed watching the confused people milling about without a clue of what was where. Nothing worked, room phone, tv but tongue in cheek the place is a good laugh. Cigarette and dog smell combined with broken lifts and broken everything sums this hotel up. Oh, nice views

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Gravesend, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here 10th-13th May 2013. Pleasantly surprised after remembering it from about 10 years ago when it was a very smokey hotel and quite unpleasant. Although not advised, this time we seemed to get an upgrade at no extra cost and found ourselves on the 10th floor in a premier room with a balcony and excellent view along the... More

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Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

This hotel is in a great location over looking Folkstone harbour. Reception staff are polite and friendly. The hotel is dated and very tired but at £58 for 2 including breakfast and evening meal it is excellent value. Dinned was a carvery and breakfast cooked or cereals. Overall a good place to stay for one night.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I have obviously lead a very sheltered life. The hand gel in reception was a clue. I mean, how bad could it be. Clue two followed shortly after. Where else would liquid on a lift floor mean urine? By the time we passed the dog being dragged down the back stairs i thought the worst just had to be behind... More

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bath
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed 11th to 13th may just got back, not a bad hotel, I booked a single and a double and a cot , our rooms were clean with ample room ,plenty of hot water , I can't understand some of the comments, maybe we was just lucky? We had a lovely breakfast in the Victorian restaurant on our first... More

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What travellers say

  • Very good(92)
  • Premier rooms(59)
  • HOT WATER(44)
  • Coach trip(30)
  • Car park(20)
  • Good value(20)
  • Evening meals(15)
  • Swimming pool(13)
  • Sea view(12)
  • Self service(11)

Additional Information about Grand Burstin Hotel

Address: The Harbour, Folkestone CT20 1TX, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Kent > Folkestone
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 10 hotels in Folkestone
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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