We stayed at the St. Alban's for two nights as our home base for the British Open and to be close to the ferry terminal for our subsequent trip to France. The train service in England is outstanding. We took the train from London to Dover Priory. St. Alban's is right across the street from the station; but there is a flight of steps from the train station to the street and then another steep flight of steps to the hotel door. We got in around 1 p.m. and went directly to the hotel, knowing that our room would probably not be ready, but we needed to drop our luggage. We rang the doorbell and to our dismay, nobody answered. We waited and waited and nobody was there. We finally went back across to the train station for a snack and later returned to the hotel to try again. This time, someone was there, but we had already wasted almost two hours of waiting. She informed us tha twe should have requested an early arrival and that it was posted on the website. Unfortunately, we had not seen that. Check-in time is at 4 p.m., so make sure this is noted! She then let us leave our luggage, but we had to go back at 4 p.m., so all we could really do is wander around the town, which is within walking distance. The room itself was pleasant, but it was the smallest we have ever stayed in and the bathroom was exceptionally tiny. If we were going to stay for more than two nights, it would have been a problem, but we were only going to be there to sleep. Breakfast was an extra charge and we opted not to have it due to the fact that we would be leaving prior to breakfast time. The Dover Priory station took us to Sandwich (Royal St. George's Golf Club) and it was quite a pleasant ride. Again, we were so impressed with British Rail. Upon leaving Dover, we needed to get to the ferry terminal for our trip to Paris, and it was quite convenient to take the bus from the train station that went directly to the ferry terminal. It leaves every fifteen minutes and it cost us two pounds. If we were to go to Dover again, I would try another hotel. Although we booked months before our trip, there weren't many vacancies due to the British Open, so we had to give St. Alban's a try.

Rooms to small rooms to dirty mould growing in the kettle the owners very bad manners Walls to thin and always hear the owners shouting and agueing

we stayed prior to sailing to Boulogne, parking was a problem, the steps were steep, we couldnt find our room easily. We had cases to carry this was difficult with my partner being disabled... the room was tiny, the bathroom even smaller, the kettle had mould growing in it, it was dirty and dated...it says B&B but you have to pay extra for the breakfast which isnt right..no friendly welcome on our arrival.... on our return journey we stayed here again, booked and paid 6 weeks in advance so had no chocie... the welcome we got was not good, told that we couldnt park where we had, no help at all, and told that we wouldnt get breakfast, manner very sharp and unpleasent from the lady... room was slightly better than the first room, you can hear trains ALL night from the train station across the road, you can also hear adjoining rooms as the walls are so thin!! couldnt wait to get out of there really, went to bed early woke early and left for home by 8am!! Would NOT stay here ever again, really disappointed, very poor service, poor condition, and attitudeof owners disgraceful.

The train station is very close and train noise is NOT an issue. If your room fronts the street you will have enough noise. B&B is easy walking distance to town, less than a mile. We arrive by cruise ship and a tax is necessary. And a bit costly for the 2 mile ride. They 'got ya!'
Pros: Location, free interent (a bit weak), room clean, and owner helpful.
Cons: no common area or central place to sit and meet others, breakfast must have been extra. Didn't do it. Room was small. Walked to town and eat where the old folks eat. Don't know where to eat, I look for where the very old locals are eating. Generally you can count on good common food at a decent price. (not always)