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31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom
#35 of 48 hotels in Brighton & Hove
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 5653 hotel reviews
7.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
7.3
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.2
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Tony
United Kingdom19 Reviews6.0“Needs an Update to justify the cost of the stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very run down, very basic facilities that did not match the price charged. Shower barely useable
Well located
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Wendy
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“We enjoyed our long weekend, room with a sea view lovely, good breakfasts!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy location, limited and expensive parking
Spacious rooms nicely decorated
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Fairclough
United Kingdom2 Reviews6.0“Great stay but wouldn't book the breakfast again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really disappointed with breakfast on previous stays it was much better no variety and on some days only cooked to order no fried bread no tomatoes no fresh bread no black pudding etc
The location was great and the staff all very friendly
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Alison
United Kingdom7 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“No parking available”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could not park there, TV did not work, central heating could not be turned down or off and cupboard door was broken. Toilet seat was so old it had gone yellow.
Location was good and staff friendly
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
David
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great sea view.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Decor and fitting are very 'tired'. Bar not well stocked, i.e. no cointreau.
The sea view was excellent. The central location was very convenient. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There was no mention that the hotel car park had to be paid for, it just mentions "first come first served". I paid for breakfast to be included but was handed a pink card which mentioned £17.95 for full English. The view from my room was the back of other dirty buildings and fire escapes. Room was looking very old and desperate need of redecoration.
Location is good, as it is on the seafront and close to everything. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Man
United Kingdom1 review6.0“A very good guest team”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Furniture are bit old and out of repair
Breakfast is great and selections are good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Pauline
United Kingdom23 Reviews6.0“Would have been very good except for the very poor breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was very disappointing. Tepid at best and on one day the eggs were actually cold. There was no choice of eggs - just fried - and the tomatoes were tinned. There were no extra choices like porridge or kippers.
Comfortable bed. Clean room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Alice
United Kingdom18 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great hotel and fantastic location, and comfortable - breakfast could be improved.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast options could be improved, very basic and only downside
It had character
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Mervyn
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Good value for money paid”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs an up grade
Breakfast was great.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Mark
United Kingdom5 Reviews7.0“OK for the price and location.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No tea/coffee in room. Hotel needs a complete refurb, plaster falling off walls, bathroom sink cracked, no toilet brush and window frame rotten.Musty smell in corridors and lifts.
Clean room, friendly staff and good value. Dog bed and bowl supplied for dog.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Jo-jo29foreva
United Kingdom36 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Served its purpose for a one night stay for a function we were attending.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Rooms need updating quite shabby looking but comfortable enough. Noisy trucks backing into opposite building and cobwebs hanging from door number.
It was reasonably priced and right on the sea front walking distance to pier. Common parts such as restaurant, hotel lobby, bar all decent and prices reasonlable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Neil
United Kingdom18 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Lovely Victorian hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Window ‘whistled’ through its frame due to wind, quite loud. Felt tired decor. Everything looked like it could do with an extra bit of effort in cleaning.
Excellent hotel location, very comfortable bed and lovely bath. Reception staff were splendid. 104 year old lift was an adventure. Brighton was very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Sian
United Kingdom59 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good value, great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We couldn't turn the radiator off and the window didn't open. But there was a fan in the wardrobe, which we left on permanently. It would have been too hot otherwise. We did report it when we left.
Well located hotel, right on the seafront. We booked a standard room and was impressed with the size and facilities. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel had a great atmosphere, the bar inside and outside was buzzing in the afternoon, so it must be the place to go!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Kat
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Excellent location, a little tired decor wise but would definitely stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We could hear the people in the rooms on both sides of us early in the morning and in the evening. Shower was either too hot or too cold and not much in between and the toilet was too powerful when it flushed and sprayed water everywhere even with the lid closed. Room 507
The location was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Mark
United Kingdom7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great location, very friendly half board great value for money will be back a third time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the hotel does need a lot of work it’s now looking very tied. But being right on the seafront you can understand it’s taking a battering from the elements. Inside you can see previous water damage to ceilings. I have been told it’s having a lot of money being spent to bring it up to date which it does need.
Great location staff very friendly also go out of there way to make your stay very comfortable. Food in the hotel was very good & good value for money if you were staying half board or even B&B. I have stayed here before this is why I have gone back a second time would definitely recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Gareth
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Really nice stay would come again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Minor thing but some of the decor looked a bit dated. Damaged paintwork etc.
Staff great, food great. Nice bedroom
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Julia
United Kingdom3 Reviews7.0“Great Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was in need of decorating, very old fashioned.
Location, friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Shirley
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“Good value for money!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A friend left a message for me to pick up on arrival & no message was found by the front office staff, disappointing as it was important.
The location was brilliant & perfect! Rooms comfortable!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Marie
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0“The stay was good, we enjoyed and we went to Brighton Marina.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too many stairs, I have knees problems. Next time if they can help to avoid the stairs.
I like the breakfast, it's was very nice.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Samantha
United Kingdom3 Reviews7.0“Comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Curtains torn and wearing thin, needs a refurb
Very clean room, good choice of breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Russell
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was a little dated and the lift looks like it come out of the titanic!
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Jacqueline
United Kingdom27 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“The Old Ship”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were very soft for us, but luckily, just staying for one nite - we did bring our own pillows as we had a terrible time with theirs last time. For hygiene, maybe a brass handle could be put on the last door when you come down stairs - I think all the others have one.
A lovely welcome for us and our four-legged family member. Great breakfast with lots of choice, and the hot food hot. On top floor (first time there), so it was very quiet. Great location - easy to get to everything. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Emily
United Kingdom11 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Convenient & comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had called ahead prior to booking to query the facilities and to confirm the whole hotel was dog friendly. My issue was that parking is extremely limited and when I questioned this on the phone I was told as a hotel guest it would be no issue, on arrival it was completely full and ended up costing £40 to park which is absolutely ridiculous.
Extremely dog friendly
Stayed in March 2024
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