We checked in around 15:00hrs, but were left around midnight for a ferry crossing, I phoned ahead explaining this couple of days before & was assured that a quiet room would be given, however, sadly this wasn’t the case, although we were further away from the reception area, we were placed in a room right next to the A2 at the hotels closest point & next to the car park, which meant we were constantly disturbed by both arriving guests & sound of traffic, I had an approx 570 mile drive once across into France so was not best impressed, for that reason, I can’t recommend this Holiday Inn, but have had some great stays in others.