70-72 MARINE PARADE, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1AE, United Kingdom
#14 of 49 hotels in Brighton & Hove
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1821 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 8, 2024
Tracy
United KingdomNothing 5☆
Didn't have breakfast at location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 8, 2024
Joanna
United KingdomThe decor is a little tired... chipped tiles on the balcony need replacing, front of building could do with a clean and paint. But it is clean and tidy inside, and it looks like there is an ongoing programme of renovation. The hot breakfast option was not available during our stay. The curtains were pale coloured and didn't keep any daylight or street lighting out of the room. Blackout curtains would be useful. These are tiny points, and would not deter us from going back.
The room was clean and comfortable. The view was exceptional- exactly as it looked in the pictures online. The staff were all very lovely, and couldn't do enough to help make our stay wonderful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 8, 2024
Chris
United KingdomStaff very friendly.
Very nice old historic place.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 5, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomThe decor is worn.
Great location. Lovely, friendly, welcoming staff. The hotel is quite dated but part of its charm. We had the room on the 4th floor, with a little window that had a sea view! It was a nice surprise as it wasn’t listed as a sea view room. Managed to park on the drive so that saved us money. There is parking on the road but costs. Can pay by phone which is handy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Charles
United KingdomComfortable B&B type hotel on the coast away from the noisy town centre
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Patricia
United KingdomWell equipped room and bathroom, nice attention to detail, especially liked the addition of and iron and ironing board. Beautiful building, inside welcoming. Helpful staff and overall for Brighton good value for money. Bonus if you get a parking space.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Karen
United KingdomStaff were really friendly and very welcoming, especially to our children. Room was clean and very comfortable and breakfast was lovely!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Stuart
United KingdomThe bed room 405, OMG no sleep it was SO uncomfortable and noisy (bed not location)....... i do think the rooms allocated wouldnt have been advertised on the site to book, definitely not to par with the ones shown in the glossy pictures.,,,,,(just my observation)
location to brighton theatre, very clean and tidy, helpful staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Jacqui
United KingdomThe facia of the building could do with updating.
Great location, wonderful view from our window.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Tina
United KingdomThere wasn’t anything I didn’t like
The property was good and in a prime location. Not to close but close enough to everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Aaron
United KingdomAged but still great
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Maggie
United KingdomThe bed was uncomfortable and small. The shower needs attention and it was not very powerful and the tiles were in need of a freshen up
The location was good and parking was easy to find
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Helen
United KingdomDated and looking tired. Shower hard to get to the correct temp. Shape odd shape. Esp to view TV.
Location Friendly staff esp barman Size of room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Pearl
United KingdomThe lift seems abit out dated and clunky as it only allows for 2 people.
The staff were absolutely lovely and friendly. Couldn’t fault them one bit. We arrived and they asked about the reason for our trip and the manager went out of her way to send us a small congratulatory gesture for our anniversary which was a really lovely touch. The staff are on hand 24 hours so you can always grab items or help if required.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
William
CanadaReally helpful staff and perfect view of the pier from room 401
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Ian
AustraliaExcellent location and the staff were fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Lee
United KingdomNothing.
Friendly staff, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Lesley
United KingdomShower tricky! But sufficient
Location perfect, free parking, clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Danielle
United KingdomOnly thing i noticed were a few stains on the curtain but everything else super clean!!
The view from the balcony, the lovely chatty and smiley staff, size of the room. They also will let you order food and eat in the dining room before 10pm and have a bar. Great location for getting to Brighton Centre without being in a loud area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Jardine
United KingdomThere is parking for about 4 cars on a first come first served basis. Parking in the area seems ample but is regularly exceptionally full.
The location on the front was excellent and there are many good bars and restaurants.. The hotel itself is comfortable and welcoming. We didn't have breakfast as we needed to leave early each morning. The staff were very polite.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomBed was a little bit hard and the paintwork is a bit tired here and there, but it's a big old property so upkeep must be challenging.
The location is fantastic, central for the town, shopping,The Lanes, The Pier, the railway to the marina, bars and restaurants. Wonderful sea views and a balcony. Lovely touches with hairbands and razors in the bathroom, bathrobe and slippers. The staff were great, so friendly and helpful, they couldn't have been any kinder.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Amanda
United KingdomBathroom shower plug needed cleaning, water didn’t drain away easily
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Alison
United KingdomHotel needs a some tlc, as it feels a bit old, the pelmet of the curtains in my room was hanging off and prob needs a paint refresh - but these are just little things
Great location on beachfront with a 10-15 min walk to the shops & restaurants , staff were lovely and happy to recommend places to eat. I had a room with seaview and balcony which was great as the weather was good for most of my stay. The room was a good size with comfortable bed, dressing gown and slippers, tea & coffee provided, with nice en-suite bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Karen
United KingdomA bit tired in places. Some grout missing in places on bathroom floor tiles. Some of the brickwork on the outside was crumbling just by window in breakfast room. Could do with a freshen up outside. But these minor things didn’t affect our stay.
Location. Mike at reception was extremely helpful. Super breakfast. Clean and comfy room.
Stayed in May 2024
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