Holiday Inn Calais by IHG

Easy to find. Free parking just outside, lovely welcome and speedy ,efficient check in. We had a Livy room with a balcony overlooking the harbour and sea. Can't fault it.

No doubt this hotel made us (2 adults 2 children) very happy. Christopher has been amazing to us. The hotel is quiet and very clean. When we first entered it smelt lovely. Thank you much! Nazma

Great Location, But Refurbishment Falls Short We stayed here for a short break near Calais port and while the location is undeniably excellent—just by the town square and minutes from the port—the overall experience was let down by poor design choices and an unfinished-feeling refurbishment. ✅ The Good: • Very convenient location with decent views of the port from some rooms. • The bathroom looks smart at first glance, with a stylish rain shower and separate hand shower. • Room was clean and basics were provided. ❌ The Frustrating: • The water pressure in the shower was disappointingly low, likely due to an aerator—something I’ve seen before. It ends up feeling like you haven’t properly washed. • The hairdryer is mounted directly in front of the hand wash dispenser (see photo), making both awkward to use. • No towel rail for a hand towel. • Curtains were damaged, with visible holes. • No instructions on the room phone—not even a label. • The mini fridge had no shelves or internal light, just an empty box. • No in-room safe, which I would have expected. • Lifts are tiny and frequently out of service. The service lift fits only two people and queues built up quickly. I stayed here around 20 years ago and while it wasn’t luxurious then, it didn’t feel this neglected. It seems the refurbishment has been done on a tight budget—and unfortunately, it shows.