Our pick
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
Folkestone, GB
★ 0-star8.6/105,802 reviews
1.1 km (0.71 mi) from original
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The Grand Burstin Hotel vs Similar Hotels
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✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.3Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some guests mentioned issues like hard mattresses and cold temperatures.
Cleanliness
8.6Overall cleanliness was noted as good with positive sentiments regarding staff cleanliness.
Location
9.1Multiple reviews praised the hotel for its excellent location, especially for views and proximity to attractions.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
Folkestone, GB
★ 0-star8.6/105,802 reviews
1.1 km (0.71 mi) from original
The Portland Hotel
Folkestone, GB
★ 3-star7.2/101,104 reviews
0.92 km (0.57 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals8.3
The Grand Burstin Hotel6.1
Cleanliness
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals8.6
The Grand Burstin Hotel6.1
Location
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals9.1
The Portland Hotel8.2
Service
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals8.9
The Grand Burstin Hotel7.1
Food & Breakfast
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals8.5
The Grand Burstin Hotel5.1
Amenities & Facilities
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals8.6
The Grand Burstin Hotel6.6
Value
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals8.2
The Grand Burstin Hotel6.6
The Grand Burstin Hotel amenity advantages
Swimming poolSauna
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals amenity advantages
Room serviceWheelchair accessibleBreakfast in the room
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Grand Burstin Hotel
6.6/10The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.6/10Westward Ho Hotel
7.5/10The Portland Hotel
7.2/10Rooms
The Grand Burstin Hotel
6.1Several complaints about room issues such as cold temperatures and outdated facilities.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.3Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some guests mentioned issues like hard mattresses and cold temperatures.
Westward Ho Hotel
7.0Rooms are generally spacious but some reviews mentioned uncomfortable beds.
The Portland Hotel
6.7Several reviews mentioned that the rooms were dated or had issues.
Cleanliness
The Grand Burstin Hotel
6.1Room cleanliness was mentioned, with some issues like torn sheets and cold rooms.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.6Overall cleanliness was noted as good with positive sentiments regarding staff cleanliness.
Westward Ho Hotel
6.6Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including lack of maintenance and dirty bathrooms.
The Portland Hotel
6.7Some comments indicate a need for attention to cleanliness in areas of the hotel.
Location
The Grand Burstin Hotel
8.6Repeated praise for great location in reviews including perfect placement for visitors.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
9.1Multiple reviews praised the hotel for its excellent location, especially for views and proximity to attractions.
Westward Ho Hotel
8.6Guests appreciate the great location with beautiful views.
The Portland Hotel
8.2Multiple reviews noted the excellent location near attractions.
Service
The Grand Burstin Hotel
7.1Some positive notes about staff friendliness, but also reports of rudeness experienced.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.9Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Westward Ho Hotel
8.6Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
The Portland Hotel
7.7Most reviews highlight the staff's friendliness and helpfulness.
Sleep & Noise
The Grand Burstin Hotel
—The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
—Westward Ho Hotel
—The Portland Hotel
—Food & Breakfast
The Grand Burstin Hotel
5.1Multiple complaints about food options and service in dining.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.5Food quality received positive feedback, with mentions of great breakfast and restaurant meals.
Westward Ho Hotel
7.6Breakfast receives praise in some reviews, but issues were noted as well.
The Portland Hotel
6.2No breakfast service mentioned and some confusion over drinking water.
Amenities & Facilities
The Grand Burstin Hotel
6.6Mixed reviews on amenities; some good points, but issues with paid amenities noted.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.6Amenities offered were satisfactory for the guests, given the hotel rating.
Westward Ho Hotel
7.1Some amenities are mentioned positively, but others like the shower and breakfast could be improved.
The Portland Hotel
7.2Amenities mentioned were adequate but lacked variety.
Value
The Grand Burstin Hotel
6.6Decent value perceived, but some concerns about the amenities not being included.
The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
8.2Generally seen as good value for the quality and location, though some guests found pricing for parking high.
Westward Ho Hotel
7.0Mixed sentiments around value due to issues with the shower and cleanliness.
The Portland Hotel
7.7Guests generally felt they received good value for their stay.
Landmarks
The Grand Burstin Hotel
Other People's Photographs Harbour Approach RoadThe View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals
Other People's Photographs Clifton GardensWestward Ho Hotel
Other People's Photographs Clifton RoadThe Portland Hotel
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