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Reviews of Kempfield House

18 Madeira Place, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1TN, United Kingdom

#45 of 72 B&Bs and Inns in Brighton & Hove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1044 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent Service and Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needs updating. Everything very dated and noisy cistern.

    Good location, 10 min stroll from central Brighton. Owner also has the pub 2 doors down which is where I went to check-in. Great atmosphere in the pub, and service was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely room, great value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely old building and really well located for Brighton town centre and the sea front. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No problems at all with the facilities and plentiful hot water.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed the stay, lovely owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The features

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door to the balcony wouldn’t be locked or I couldn’t find how to do it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Trip to Brighton
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from TV'S from other rooms

    Very comfortable warm and cosy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Would like to return
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Keep it up

    Kind, caring and professional owner

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good value accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a little rough round the edges, probably just because its an old building. Check in was via the pub next door which was OK and friendly staff but navigating people on a night out/waiting to be served at the bar just to check in is a bit of a faff, especially if you have lots of stuff with you.

    Really good value. The room was large with a four poster bed which was very comfy. Location is good for the beach and walkable from the train station. There's a couple of nice pubs and cafes nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Close to amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t describe it as bed and breakfast as there used to no breakfast!

    Excellent location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money and a comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little hot water in the bathroom.

    Really nice staff, the hotel was clean and well situated. Good for a one night stopover.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    7.0
    Kempfield House
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rest of the room was immaculate so finding hairs & grime in the bath was quite a shock, I did mention it via msg to the property but nobody came to clean it so I did it myself. Also the bulb in the bedside lamp wasn't working.

    Great place close to the city, bars and clubs/pubs, grand rooms, 4 poster bed, fridge, tea/coffee biscuits etc wine glasses were a welcome touch.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom isn't the cleanest. The toilet doesn't flush great, and the shower didn't really work. Which was fine for me as I was only there one night

    The staff were lovely! The bedroom itself was above expectations! Very large room and beautiful bed and very comfortable, they left a lot of little treats around. TV was good size and had netflix, YouTube etc Location is perfect in the heart of Brighton (which can mean sometimes it's a little loud with drunk pub goers nearby)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice area for town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ok , well no hot water in our room ., was mentioned but no apology but was told could use other rooms bathroom in hotel but other people use it too in the property. Our rooms bathroom smelt damp and mattress was uncomfortable.

    The location was brill. Pub welcoming , the room size and fridge kettle and towels with welcome chocs .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good location, clean but basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Carpets rather than linoleum.

    Room was tidy and warm, on a very cold night.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Great accommodation in London at an affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location. Great room and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower bit difficult to work out

    Excellent location, room very spacious, clean and warm...would definitely stay again

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold shower in the morning

    Cheap no nonsense and ideal for a one night stay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly owner, great location, clean and comfortable. Tea, coffee and snacks a nice touch.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine thank you

    Lovely clean room with all the amenities you need . In a great area for where I wanted to be.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Overall a pleasant stay, comfy bed, nice snacks and free bottle of wine is a lovely touch.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The closed window let in the rain, noisy at night. I think the windows should have net curtains.

    It was a good location and big room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    Great stay with lovely boasts.. and having to check in the pub and have a good yarn.. was a bonus.😊
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight issue with the showers but as a tradesman.. I went and had a look for them. Pressure in the combi boiler had fallen and after some deduction… told them how to sort it.. so.. hopefully they will sort. Heating was off when I arrived so was cold.. but when it was turned on.. got as warm as toast in the place.. so.. not really an issue. But all in all stay was spot on. 👍😊

    Great place.. to stay.. little quirky which only added to the fun of the stay. Good value for money.. and check in was in the pub.. always an added bonus for a working tradesman 😂. Deffo would go back again if I am down that way for work and lots of eateries close by. On the sea front can’t ask for more if you ask me. Nice couple too. Yep.. worth a look and give it a red hot go. 👍😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    7.0
    Cute stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no hot water in the morning - possibly because there was no electric shower and I was on the third floor. Also breakfast was not mentioned and did not seem to be available despite being listed on the booking.com details as available and to pay at property - we found somewhere else in the Lanes. The parking was described as public parking available for £10 but I got no reply as to where that was.

    The room was well equipped and designed for a small space - it was a single room. The best parking was on Marine Drive and did only cost £10.00 for 24 hours unlike the more expensive multi storey car parks further away.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommended hidden gem!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a bit pants...no water just a trickle, but as we were there for such a short stay, we managed! Wouldn't stop me staying again

    Such a welcoming friendly place!! And so convenient, easy to reach all Brighton. Lovely room, we could see the sea! Lush pub

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Website says breakfast but they no longer offer this.

    Great location.

    Stayed in October 2023

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