Hôtel Balladins Calais  

Close to the Tunnel

Did not see any staff. Tried to phone for directions, and was sent to an answerphone. There were no lights on so it was hard to find, we had to ask at the pizza parlour next door but one because you could not see it. We eventually figured out the key machine as there was no staff and they did not answer the door when we knocked on it. The blankets looked like the dog had slept on them.

Easy booking. Helpful and courteous staff . Veryclean and comfortable room which provided all the facilities necessary. Very good value . Modest price much appreciated Good parking. Very good breakfast. Balladins Calais will be our first choice if we are looking for a hotel in Calais again..

The fact that it was so near the Euro tunnel was its only redeeming feature

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone it was unclean smelt and was so noisy i found it hard to sleep. In serious need of an update. As with many couples who have stayed at this hotel the lack of towels is an issue. I think the hotel pictures are also very misleading with regards to size.

Ideal location for Channel Tunnel

Hotel seams to only provide one towel for a couple in a a room.

Great location and excellent value.

Only one towel supplied for two people.

Location relative to the tunnel terminal, price and a good selection for breakfast.

Unsecured parking a bit of a worry with all of the people around the ferry port and tunnel terminal.

Just the price

To small bedroom and bathroom, middle of nothing

Having reserved through Bookings.com I was able to reduce the length of my stay at short notice without any penalty.

Three rooms all smelt of cigarette smoke. No kettle. Poor sound insulation.

Reception staff friendly and helpful

Generally showing it's age. Soundproofing poor. In need of update.

We booked the hotel for an overnight stay prior to our visit to the UK,we only liked the location as it was close to the ferry port.

The hotel was very tired looking and was well overdue for a renovation and re-paint.The walls in the corridors were very scruffy as were the walls in the bedrooms.The bathroom was in a poor shape and neede urgent attention to tileing and shower sealing.The carpets in the halls,stairs and rooms were an absolute disgrace and needed burning.Even the outside sign was virtually destroyed,all in all a very sorry place.

The electrics were not safely in the wall and the room was unclean - hotel staff were rude and uncaring.

The location of the hotel served the purpose for which we chose the hotel. The location is very close to the Euro Tunnel so it was a great choice to have a good night sleep. The machine on which we could do the self checking was very easy to use and straight forward. Breakfast was extremely good and hotel staff were very friendy.

The room was small, so the pictures were a bit misleading.

Nothing. If its the last bed in town I would go back but not under any other circumstances.

Bedding was clean but the room was filthy. The skirting boards around the room had a build up of dust and detritis. The room was stinking of cigarett smoke. The bathroom sink was dirty and had cigarette burns to it. The shower was engrained with dirt and human hair was left in the shower tray. The paint work was dirty and mouldy. 22Nd March I was in the shower when the water was cut off.No water in the hotel resulting me and others not able to wash or have breakfast. The beds are so narrow causing difficulties in getting a good night sleep.