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Reviews of Drakes Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

43-44 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1PE, United Kingdom

#8 of 49 hotels in Brighton & Hove

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Review Score

Based on 1221 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    9.0
    Really enjoyed. The staff were amazingly attentive and helpful.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Very well appointed room, modern bathroom. Bed was very comfortable. Slightly smaller than I had hoped, but adequate for my needs.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's quite a big step up to the balcony, would be really useful if a step stool was provided instead of climbing on the chair.

    Great customer service, everyone was very friendly. The room service was very good too, lovely cocktails and breakfast. The best part was the amazing view of Brighton!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    In a word fantastic! A really lovely place to stay with great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some bits are looking a little worn in places, understand things are all being updated in stages though. Once done this will look as spic and span as any place likely to stay in Brighton.

    Location is amazing, the sea front room with bath in front of the window looking out over the pier was superb. Breakfast was well cooked. Wide range of drinks and cocktails in the bar. All staff were friendly and helpful, I can't praise them enough.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    10
    Lovely boutique hotel with fantastic views, faultless
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room (Town View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was lovely with large range of toiletries and beautiful towels requested a rubber bath mat which was promptly supplied. Breakfast was excellent and they easily catered for dietary requests

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The cleaning staff put a piece of furniture against my evening dress, which damaged the silk fabric. The room assigned to me had no 'city view' at all but a basement one with limited privacy

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The provision of a bath robe, green toiletries, and coffee bag exceeded the usual four star hotel standard in the UK.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    10
    A memorable stay in a beautiful hotel to celebrate our 20th anniversary ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was lovely, no faults or problems at all.

    Everything. The staff were lovely, the room was beautiful. Outstanding location. My husband and I were sorry we had to leave.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    Excellent, would recommend and stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room (Town View)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather

    We were greeted with a high level of friendliness and catered for extremely well. Check-in was straight forward and quick. Our room was spacious/very clean and had a cosy feel yet was not claustrophobic, 10/10 would visit again!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    Great place for romantic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t anything to fault tbh. Perhaps a toothbrush/ shaver point in the bathroom.

    Loved everything about Drakes! The king size rooms were amazing, thoughtfully designed and the atmosphere was so relaxed, location was ideal - really loved it. Perfect for a birthday treat for my partner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    9.0
    We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room (Town View)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast included would have been great but generally it was a lovely stay

    The staff were absolutely lovely from start to finish. The cocktails were beautiful and being able to park right outside was so appreciated

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    10
    Great spot and Fab hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    On the SeaFront. Fabulous room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional hotel definitely one of the best in Brighton and Hove
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only constructive criticism in room was table on wheels could’ve been better maybe with two small tables and a waste paper bins either side of bed would be nice touch! Everything else was perfect!

    Comfy and luxurious staff were very friendly and the bath in our room was divine.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay and amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise. The noise from the road is loud, as if you got a window open. You got no chance of having a lay in or proper sleep because of it.

    Room was as shown. Very unique and amazing place to relax with a great sea view.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Nice hotel,, good location, and good Breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    10
    Amazing stay great communication and hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Wonderful everything

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    9.0
    Luxury stay in a great location with superb staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very attentive, professional and helpful staff. Fabulous location with wonderful sea and pier views. Car park bays is a huge bonus! Great selection of cocktails in the bar too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I genuinely cannot think of anything that wasn't to like

    The hotel was so close to the Pier and all the action. It was very stylish and very clean and all the staff were so helpful and pleasant. When we got to our room we were so happy so see a bathtub next to the bed. Rock star ✌️ We would definitely recommend this hotel and will be booking to stay again when we come back. 10/10

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, modern, close to the beach and the town centre

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was a joke. The shower and toilet are more or less the same......you can sit on the toilet and taket a shower, water everywhere in this tiny room

    Location and breakfast , nice bar.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    10
    The Staff at this hotel were 2nd to none . Nothing was too much trouble for any member of staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The Bed was very comfortable Nice comfy Pillows very good Air conditioning Slept well for the 3 nights we stayed We would highly recommend this hotel

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As this was a getaway for our wedding anniversary, they upgraded our room and welcomed us with a nice card.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pretty boutique hotel in a good location. Nice breakfast and comfy rooms.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    Would recommend 👌🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wet room not my thing having wet toilet seat and sink when showering Pillows either way too big or too small and flat Aircon was banging if we turned it off at night so had to sleep with it on

    Location great including parking reasonable at £15 overnight Very friendly great recommendations for local food establishments and sights Great food

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful overnight in Brighton Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints. Would gladly return.

    Fabulous location looking over the waterfront, yet very quiet in rooms. Welcoming, helpful, gracious staff. Very comfortable room/bed (in the 'attic') with excellent amenities. The duel shower/sink/toilet was our first experience with this set up (compact space) but it worked surprisingly well. Stairs are steep and narrow and while not an issue for us, might pose challenges for those with mobility issues.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    10
    Great, as ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of a lift - it’s a long way to the top floor! Windows could do with double glazing.

    One of the first boutique hotels and something of a standard bearer for the breed. Stylish, comfortable, great location and lovely staff (and fellow guests). This is our third visit and we’d struggle to stay anywhere else in Brighton.

    Stayed in August 2023

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