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Blakes Of Dover

52 Castle Street, Dover, CT16 1PJ
Blakes Of Dover
Hotel Location/Surroundings
By the Sea/Coast
City/Town Centre
Main Shopping Area
Historical Building
Port or Ferry Hotel
Hotel Description
Blakes of Dover is quite unique as a non-smoking ale and wine bar with superior accommodation, less than 5 minutes from ferry and cruise terminals. Trains, buses, the A20 and A2 trunk routes are all within 800 metres.

Blakes of Dover offers beautiful en suite rooms (including superior options), sleeping 2 to 4 guests. Well equipped rooms include televisions and complimentary trays. It has been awarded a 4-star rating by Visit Britain - Quality in Tourism. Blakes of Dover has a wonderful bar, providing a delightful place for eating and drinking. Their real ale range has now been extended to include micro brewery ales. Blakes of Dover is listed in the Good Beer Guide, the Good Cider Guide and the Good Pub Food Guide. In March 2006 it was voted District Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale. There will be additional charges for late check-outs, which must be arranged in advance. Late check-out fees: 25% of room rate (for check-outs until noon); 50% of room rate (until 17:00) and 100% thereafter. Short-term storage of small amounts of baggage can be arranged.

Hotel Services

Nearby Pay to Park
Local Taxi Company - Star -  kms
Tel No. of Taxi Company:0800332211

Children's Services

Cots / Cribs

Business Services

Computer Rental
Internet access
Email access
Scanning
Black & White photocopying
Colour photocopying
Document laminating
Fax service

Dining and Entertainment

Restaurant
Lounge / Bar

Sports and Relaxation

Directions

Motorway or Main Road: A20/A2
Airport: London - Heathrow is 145 miles from the hotel
Port / Ferrycrossing: DOVER
Major Train Station:DOVER
Juntion No: End
Airport: London - Stansted is situated 150 miles from The Blakes Of Dover
Airport: London - Gatwick is 120 miles near the hotel


By Car: From the M25: - Take the M2/A2 as far as the Duke of York's roundabout, just outside Dover (A258 junction). - Turn right onto the A258 signposted Dover Castle. - Follow the road past the castle, down a steep hill to the traffic lights. - Go straight over the lights and Blakes is on the left after about 200 m. On-street car parking is available outside. From the M20, via Folkestone: - Keep on the A20 with the sea on your right, until you come to the BP Garage and traffic lights (sports centre in front of you), turn left. - At the first set of lights, turn left into Castle Street (one way). - Blakes is on the 2nd block down on the left, car parking outside. By Public Transport: There are services from London Victoria to Dover Priory. Express coaches also call, via airports and London Victoria.

Please note that all direction instructions will be included in the reservation confirmation e-mail that you recieve after the booking has been completed


How to Book

Our instant, online booking service is fast, convenient and secure. We keep our availability up-to-the-minute so you can book your hotel online with complete confidence. You may book as many rooms as you like for any dates that you need. Once you have made your reservation, you will receive confirmation by email with our details and directions - all you need to do is turn up!

You will then need to select the dates you wish to stay for, and then go on to choose your rooms. You'll also need to provide us with your contact information and credit card details. Credit card details are required as a guarantee - your card is not charged until you finish your stay at the hotel.

How to cancel

If you need to cancel a booking please go to the cancellation page. After you have made a booking you will recieve a reservation confirmation e-mail with a link to this cancellation page. All you need to do is enter your email address - you will then be shown your current bookings. To cancel a booking follow the simple instructions. This will inform us of the cancellation, and send you a confirmation email. Please note a cancellation charge may apply, depending on how far in advance you make the cancellation.

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Hotel Policies

Checkin & Checkout

Check in hours are from 12:00 and onwards.
Check out is required before 10:00 hours.

Children

All children are charged at adult rates

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted:


  • American Express
  • Master Card
  • Visa
  • Maestro (Switch)

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    Reservations

    CANCELLATION POLICY: null COMMENTS: Parking: On-street parking is available at GBP 1.10 per hour for a maximum of 2 hours during the day (free of charge overnight from 18:00 to 09:00). There is also a public car park 2 minutes' walk away at GBP 0.80 per hour or GBP 6 per day (also free overnight). Both locations are covered by municipal CCTV. Additional Policy Information: A credit card is required as a guarantee. Late cancellation or no-show charges are 100% for one-night reservations or the cost of 2 nights' stay for longer bookings. However if rooms are re-let this may reduce to a minimum of 15% of the total booking value (plus VAT) to cover Blakes of Dover’s costs. When booking, please supply a mobile phone number if possible. Blakes of Dover is not a hotel. It is an ale and wine bar open to the public from 11:30 to 23:00 Monday to Saturday. Early arrivals should present no problems, subject to rooms being ready. Rooms are usually available from noon, however please provide Blakes of Dover with your estimated time of arrival. 21:00 is the latest normal check-in time unless prior arrangements have been made. Please note that after 23:00 there will be no staff to receive you. Check-ins after this time cannot be accommodated. There are stairs to all rooms which may present difficulties for aged or disabled guests. Payment Information: All major credit cards, except Diners Club are accepted. Cash payments are welcomed in sterling, US Dollars or Euros at a competitive exchange rate.

    Local Attractions

    Dover Museum

    Distance from Hotel: 0kms

    Contains the oldest sea going vessel in the world, the Bronze Age Boat, BC1500.

    Dover Castle

    Distance from Hotel: 1km

    Visible from Blakes, standing high over the town. Historic Castle, with 2000 years of history, Roman Tower, WWII tunnels Great views of France.

    Canterbury

    Distance from Hotel: 15kms

    CITY. Cathedral, beautiful buildings and excellent shopping. Old World Charm. Plenty of history.

    Port Lymne Zoo

    Distance from Hotel: 20kms

    Beautiful zoo, set in woodlands, very scenic. Stately home in grounds. Road Train available around the grounds.

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    Rooms

    Standard Double
    Standard Rate:
    £65.00

    Equipped with one double bed, the room is fully en suite, beautifully decorated with pine furniture, and is bright and airy. The room is non-smoking.


    Superior Double/Family Room (Sleeps 1 to 4)
    Standard Rate:
    £80.00

    These 2 beautifully decorated large rooms are fully en suite. They are quite spacious with an armchair and a coffee table, and are capable of sleeping up to 4 in a king-size bed and 2 single beds, by prior arrangement. ***Please note that the rate is on a 2 person basis. Refer to the policy section to know about extra charges. *** Both rooms are at the front of the building, one with lovely high ceiling and French windows. Rooms are non-smoking.


    Double Room
    Standard Rate:
    £65.00

    Equipped with one double bed, the room is fully en suite, beautifully decorated with pine furniture, and is bright and airy. The room is non-smoking.




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