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Reviews of Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

137 Kings Rd, Brighton & Hove, BN1 2JF, United Kingdom

#37 of 48 hotels in Brighton & Hove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4690 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Adequate, but overpriced.
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not an attractive facade. One lift out of order, and the other felt, and sounded, like it was about to breakdown too. The “Starbucks” lounge area was not manned initially, and then the barista struggled with the coffee/tea machine… and the till. The underground car park had ridiculously narrow spaces… I feared for my vehicle.

    Location, nice sized room, very comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Overnight family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be fair, we were informed prior to our stay that one of the lifts wasn't functioning, but it only left a single small lift for all guests to use, which wasn't ideal. The general decor was quite dated.

    Room was clean, spacious and beds were large and comfortable. Room facilities were excellent with all that you need for a family stay. Location was excellent and accessible.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    Coffee was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not being confirmed a twin room. So ended up with a sofa bed and a bed.

    Liked the breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wall were filthy, the Bathroom was dated and mould growing around the Sink. The room smelled musty. Lifts not working.

    The Staff were are great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking.....the spaces are so tight

    Location and staff were lovely. Breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location on seafront near to town centre. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Decent sized room. Attractive discount for Sunday and Monday nights.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    We both enjoyed our stay very much it was lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I did not like Sausages at breakfast they did not look very pleasant , on the last i chanced one i took the smallest bite i had to spit it out it was ofall. And we both got very sick . I saw a man at table next to me he had 2 sausages , so i would say he had fun later.

    We stayed there before , and because we did the girl at Recp give us a free drink . She also extended our check out time 1H 30M wich was very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dogey lift, it was a bit rickety

    The bed and pillows were good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall a positive experience, but expected slightly better service from The Holiday Inn. Would stay again if travelling
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WIFI was terrible, and I was barely able to connect my devices to it. When I did manage to, I opted to use mobile data just because WIFI was so slow and weak. When I told the front desk staff, they said there was nothing they can do about it. My colleague, who was in a room quite far away, said she had a strong connection though, so I guess i was unlucky with the room location in comparison to the WIFI points. The lift was out of order during check in, which meant we had to carry our luggage up two flights of stairs. We were not offered any help, but we also didn’t ask for any. We did encounter staff carrying older guests’ luggage though, so fair enough. The lift was fixed within 24 hours.

    The place was very clean, the room conveniently close to the lifts and breakfast was very good. Heating AND cooling worked flawlessly, the bathroom was spacious and the room had good ironing facilities, and an electric kettle (with different tea and coffee options). The room service staff were excellent, as were the breakfast staff. The hotel itself is a 2 minute walk away from convenience shops and restaurants, and a 5 minute walk from the main street with loads of shopping places.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    6.0
    Expensive Average Room. Good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt dated and old. Carpets were stained and bed is squeaky and really soft, just really old.

    Good location and quiet room. Bathrooms are nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    It was quick but enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator was not working downstairs from the car park. Had to go around the stairs to the front of the building with the chill of the night

    Well located, clean rooms and common areas and welcoming staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Convenient and very tidy but not memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real character- a bit soulless

    Clean and tidy - helpful staff and handy location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Convenient For Our Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Overpriced rooms, poorly looked after balcony, overpriced disabled bays with lack of signage to state this and no breakfast included in the price of your room.

    We have stayed here many times and mainly because it is the only hotel we have found that has a decent size room with a bath (I have a disability and need access to a bath). Unfortunately the price I think is always too much. We usually get a room with the balcony and these really could do with a lot of love and attention. I appreciate that they are sea facing and the weather and spray from the sea can cause damage, but they clearly have not been looked after or re-decorated for a very very long time. I have a disabled badge and used the spaces out the front of the hotel, this is great but only if you are lucky enough to get one as there are only four spaces, which the hotel charge you for. I think given the price they charge for rooms, the least that should be included is either your parking or a breakfast. Disabled parking should always be free and this also should be clearly signposted outside the hotel as it is not until you either are told at reception or see it on their website. So in theory if I was just visiting Brighton for the day and found that disabled bay, i would not have to pay, but because i was staying at the hotel i had to pay £10 per night and this was discounted as i had IHG membership otherwise it is £15 per night. Breakfast is not included in the price of your room and therefore you have to add this on. I think the hotel could do with alot of much needed love and re-decoration.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kids having to share a sofa bed which wasn’t big enough

    Lovely room overlooking the sea

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Normally you can ask for a toothbrush but there were none available. Can't really complain

    It was a super of the moment booking but it was totally worth it with the location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay spoilt by the lack of efficient bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff obviously can’t cope when the hotel is full. One person on bar . Ran out of several draught beers but barman didn’t have time to replenish. Extremely poor for such a prime location hotel.

    Location and facilities. Superb breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant and conveninet place in a very nice location in Brighton
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    WiFi only working intermittently, elevators under maintenance (one only working)

    Location and spacious room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fab location.. just a normal standard holiday Inn...you know what to expect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was rather chaotic. The quality of the food was good but the items weren’t re-stocked when they ran out.

    Great location Friendly staff Good room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet not functioning well Room cleanliness - tainted sofa

    Location Breakfast Menu Staff Servives

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Location location location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift situation - only one working

    Location and size of room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very slow restaurant service, it took two hours for us to complete our meal because the service was so slow. And it was only us in the restaurant!

    Comfortable and clean rooms, perfect location with convenient underground car parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    6.0
    As we were out most days the cold and the noise did not have too much of a negative impact
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was cold and needed to have a heater on constantly during our stay. Room was also above an operating business (garage) so lots of noise during the day.

    Location and on site Parking

    Stayed in April 2024

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