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Reviews of The Grand 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!

King Edward Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4EQ, United Kingdom

#7 of 35 hotels in Eastbourne

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Review Score

Based on 1622 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather!!!!

    Breakfast was very good staff were excellent in all areas

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    A great place for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Indoor pool felt really dirty

    Staff very friendly and outdoor pool great

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    surprisingly good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the food was really average and expensive

    everything a part from the food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom had issues The extractor caused the door to vibrate irritatingly so had to turn extractor off. The handbasin was offset from the pedastal by 3-4 cm - quite noticeable which left me wondering about the rest of the construction. The room had no outlook to speak of & I suspect (speculaate), was used as staff quarters & occasional overspill for cheap bookings

    Breakfast & service was excellent. Staff are absolutely exceptional! The room had a very comfotable bed 7 was very clean & tidy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bath robes or fridge in room.

    The hotel was welcoming as always and a surprise upgrade which was a lovely surprise. The staff were exceptional and friendly and the facilities were excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Our visit to friend’s wedding was enhanced by our stay at the Grand.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Drinks were top heavy on pricing, cost more than Cunard!

    The parking arrangements were superb, but paying for both days was disappointing. Day 2 should be ‘take your chance’ with the advantage that you already found it! Breakfast was excellent, quite substantial. Concierge were all very helpful. Taxis were also amazing and cheap.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited room service menu Limited choice of beer on tap Room service order not correct and toast burnt

    Staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very nice place with extremly friendly and helpful stuff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    how under cooked the tuna was

    The restaurant was amazing and the food was exceptional The staff at the hotel make the stay so much better and are a credit to the company my room was very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    10
    Loved our stay and would definitely come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the atmosphere and the attentive staff. The inside pool was lovely and we used that twice during our visit. The breakfast was delicious. Would definitely recommend this hotel and it's prime location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was expensive for no sea view

    Old style Grand feel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

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

    The Grand is a high end hotel so I expect to pay a premium. However, I found myself not wanting to spend the evening in the hotel due to a strange band (keyboard player and drummer not good) and very noisy wedding party coming into the guest lounge. Would expect more from the price

    Rooms are clean, staff are very friendly and food is lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    10
    Relaxing stay in a charming historic property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were half board and limited with a tiny menu. Had to pay supplementary charges on most items on the menu.

    Beautiful hotel with lovely and atmospheric restaurants. Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Fantastic exactly what we wanted
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I found the Bath difficult it was very slippery when using the shower even with a mat a permanent grab bar would be better

    Everything, we loved the period features and the 5 star spender, and the staff made it with their wonderful customer service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Lovely break such history in this gorgeous building everything was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect

    Everything so grand and beautiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Enjoyed. Very nice hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No view from our window there was a permanent blind down. I think because the view was looking out at the back of the building. But as we were only staying one night this wasn't to important to us.

    Very nice breakfast. Location good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely 2 night break for our wedding anniversary, well worth the extra money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only paid for inland view so basically no view, window had a blind that couldn’t be moved, would have been better to have a lower positioned blind, or cafe shutters, so you could see weather outside without having to manhandle the blind.

    Excellent location, very “English” property. Rooms were comfortable and well equipped. Shower was large and powerful, no bath but not a problem. Nice evening turndown service and coffee/ teas were replaced after every room service. Fabulous outdoor heated pool, we were very lucky with the weather, and were able to lay by the pool even though it was only May. Staff were friendly and ready to help. Special shout out to the young man who was working the cocktail bar on the Thursday night. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    10
    Fabulous, relaxing stay, as always, at the Grand Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great ambience, beautifully clean, very highly trained and professional staff, excellent service and terrific food and drink.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No side Seaview from the bedroom. I paid for room for side Seaview. They were all Trees. Really should be paid little less not having the side Seaview. That the reason choose it. There is less prices without side Seaview. Also it was first floor I expect high up side Seaview. Next time you must let know if you don't have side Seaview. I belived paid too much without side sea view. Sorry to say I was disappointed.

    Lovely bedroom and bathroom beautiful pool outside and indoor also very relaxing having cuppa tea and floter coffee in different lough rooms very history pics & Massive. My friend enjoyed do her good break from her home she hasn't had a holiday for years. I organise for her.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable visit will come again for sure ! Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic staff and service throughout, lovely stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    -

    An enjoyable experience overall. The staff did amazing hospitality in the beautiful setting. The decor was elegant. The hotel has maintained its Victorian era charm. Nicely served breakfast, freshly cooked to order with everything available that appears on the menu.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Wonderful fabulous staff and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Ambience

    Stayed in May 2024

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