Reviews of Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel 4 stars
149 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 2PP, United Kingdom
#34 of 48 hotels in Brighton & Hove
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 3584 hotel reviews
7.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.9
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
6.9
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Rehana
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Perfect for a weekend base for exploring Brighton”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms a bit dated
Decor in lobby and restaurants, staffs manner and service, great breakfast, good location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Rebecca
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Excellent location however hotel needs refurbishment”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel was a lot older than I expected and needs refurbishment. The carpets throughout look old, dirty and need replacing. There is a lack of any fitness facilities. The room is very small and basic.
You pay for the location here right on the seafront. The breakfast staff were very friendly too.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
John
United Kingdom19 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location with parking, perfect for short Brighton stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just a couple of areas needed a good hoover or perhaps some new carpets. Corridors to rear room block feels particularly tired.
Great location nice entrance and coffee bar area. Hallways to rear wing very tired and not particularly clean. Room itself modest but good. Parking a huge plus. Would definitely use again for overnight trips to Brighton.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Paul
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
You could not park the car outside the hotel. The car park that was there was small, dark and not inviting to use
The room was nice and big, clean. The breakfast was good too.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Vasileios
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very pleasent stay in Mercury”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Some wear and tear on tables etc but for me no significant
Great location the room was very comfortable and in general everything well presented.Bathroom looked recently refurbished I really liked it Staff very polite ,nice breakfast good value for money.We will visit again definitely.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Donald
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Twin Room Inland View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Size of room
Very good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Helen
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No storage for clothes could do with a chest of drawers in the room and a mirror on wall so can dry hair with a plug nearby
The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Alison
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Warm and friendly staff, nice family room with three beds and not a sofa bed which is a rare find.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic room for 2 adults and 1 child Inland View
- • Stayed 1 night
A sea view would have been great but I was too late to book a family room with sea view. The room was quite warm with three of us there and it wasn't a particularly warm day so may get hot in the summer
the desk staff were excellent, very welcoming and friendly even giving my son a polly pop (after checking that it was okay with me). They made us feel very welcome and it was great to be able to leave the car in situ even after checking out. A lovely spot to explore Hove but also just a little walk into Brighton too. Nice family room with three beds which was great for us and a big bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Rita
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room Inland View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff are great especially Barry. Nothing was too much
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The carpet in the lobby area is positively disgusting.
The facilities in the room. Breakfast. View of the sea
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kate
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Great stay and staff were excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
NA
Location and rooms
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0“Lovely attentive staff and opportunity for a sea view made this a memorable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Few areas slightly faded
Proximity to sea . Our room (sea view) was wonderful and staff all attentive and professional
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Martin
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good location and helpful staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Drainage noises were off putting.
Good choice at breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
John
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was good but the carpet in the entrance lobby could have benefited from a good carpet clean. Sounds stupid but it would make a difference as it's the entrance to a lovely hotel.
Stayed for the Marathon weekend so possibly paid more than usual.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Paul
United Kingdom22 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Staff made our stay fantastic! Especially Marta!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking was tricky and the hotel was expensive.
Stayed over Brighton Marathon weekend. Staff at the hotel were exceptional. Hotel was everything you needed but was pricey (to be expected).
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Derek
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Did the Job perfectly”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room Inland View
- • Stayed 1 night
VERY SMALL ROOM FOR MONEY, NO PLUG BY BED
DID THE JOB. CLEAN
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Lewis
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was bright,spacious and very clean excellent location on seafront
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
West
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Nice room but overpriced for the size”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
For £350, I would have expected a bigger and better room. The view out of the filthy window was not pleasant. The hotel layout makes it difficult to avoid steep stairs (the lifts only go so far) and signposting is confusing. You need to be fit with a good sense of navigation to stay here! Dinner was uninspiring, lacked atmosphere and the menu very limited.
The room was clean and had everything I needed. The location is perfect for the Brighton Marathon 10km.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Alan
United Kingdom93 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Perfect short stay on Brighton sea front”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Garage too tight and too expensive.
Great entrance and lobby. We were given a nice room in the mews.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Nicholas
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“A delightful two days”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room Inland view
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A choice of eggs would have been nice . Nice room .
Very good . Perhaps a little too greasy
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Nick
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Very enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise from the wind coming through gaps in the window frame.
Friendly welcome from Barry. Spacious room with a comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Patel
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic room for 2 adults and 1 child Inland View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cracks and dust in some places. Hotel is dated but the lobby etc is beautiful and nice for that reason.
Very good location on sea front and we could walk easily to popular attractions. Room had good facilities, comfortable bed, came with lots of towels and extra bedding if required. Shower was very small but we only stayed a night and so was comfortable. Room had shower gel and shampoo, kettle mugs etc, water, iron and ironing board and hairdryer so all round it was good. The room itself is modern and of good standard. Only little one had breakfast but all hot and cold options were good. Staff in and around hotel all so friendly. Check In by Barry so friendly and informative.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Shay
Ireland8 reviews7.0“Lovely hotel and location shame about the bed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We booked a room with a “privilege “ room .. very disappointed to have two single beds pushed together . Very uncomfortable
Beautiful hotel and interior
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Alice
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
NA
Excellent seaview room, beautiful view and hotel. Bed was large and very comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
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