Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Limited food choice
Overcharging
Room was tired and cramped

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Clean and warm.
Service
8.46
Staff are very lovely and welcoming.
Location
8.5
Good location, a short walk to the centre of Brighton.
Room Quality
6.45
Rooms very tired and need a lot of updating.
Amenities
7.98
Car park on site is a real game changer. Good facilities.
Value for Money
6.94
Overcharging noted; room cramped.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Breakfast quality was limited; noise during breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.96
Served its purpose very well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:51

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the brasserie restaurant, bar, and 24-hour room service. Enjoy the modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms, and some with sea views. The Grade II Listed building, dating back to 1864, boasts traditional features like the original Regency staircase.

Convenient City Access

Explore nearby attractions like Brighton Pier, The Lanes, and the Royal Pavilion just a mile away. With free high-speed Wi-Fi and proximity to the town center, this hotel offers the perfect blend of seaside tranquility and city excitement.

Ready to experience the charm of Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the sea.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel

On site parking is limited and provided on a first come, first served basis.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 28 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 5295 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Marcel Louis solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Extrem gute Lage direkt am Meer

Cons:

Das Zimmer war sauber der Innenhof des Hotels leider nicht ( Abfall und Vogeldreck )

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Leendert solo_traveller nl
5
Beter een nieuwer hotel in deze stad kiezen.
Pros:

De locatie aan de kust is prima.

Cons:

De algehele staat van het gebouw, oud, sleets, veel kapot of lelijk. De kamers aan de achterkant ( evenveel als aan de voorkant?) kijken uit op lelijkheid.
Het ontbijt is ook matig, veel vieze Engelse boel en weinig kwaliteit.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Great Hotel and Friendly Staff
Pros:

Good size room in hotel in ideal location on the sea front. Buffet Breakfast was very good with friendly helpful staff :) We will be back!

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Chelsea couple gb
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Simone solo_traveller gb
8
Accessible, but not suitable for wheelchair users.
Pros:

Great location, friendly and attentive staff. The hotel made an effort to accommodate my accessibility needs by providing a shower chair, which I really appreciated.

Cons:

The bathroom is suitable for people with limited mobility, but it is not fully wheelchair accessible. The space is too small to manoeuvre a wheelchair independently, so wheelchair users will need assistance to use the bathroom.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
10
The staff very nice, the young lad who moved us to another room was really helpful
Pros:

Very close to everything

Cons:

Once we were moved the room was beautiful

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Laura couple ch
9
Pros:

Le lit était très confortable, la chambre joliment décorée. Les fenêtres sont bien isolées, nous n'avons pas du tout été dérangé par le bruit.

Cons:

Nous avions la chance d'avoir un grand balcon. Par contre il n'était pas très bien aménagé, juste deux chaises. Et il n'était pas très propre: crottes d'oiseau, chewing gum, serviette tombé de l'étage du haut, etc.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
7
Big Boutique 7 - Fat Boy Slim on the beach
Pros:

Great location for getting to the Fat Boy Slim concert on the beach. Very walkable to the pier and attractions and into town.
The use of the car park was brilliant. We luckily got the last space.
The bedroom was a good size & clean.
The bed & pillows were comfy and there was aircon at no extra charge.
Salah and Betsy were amazing. Betsy got us seated for breakfast quickly and Salah was quick to get tables cleared and re-set and he was on top of the kitchen making sure food was quickly replenished.
The reception area and main staircase leading off were beautifully decorated.

Cons:

The corridors and stairs were narrow, uneven in places and didn’t have the same splendour as the reception area. The lilac woodwork is vomit inducing and the two female receptionists I dealt with were over familiar which (whilst friendly) was not professional.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Harun couple gb
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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OLAJIDE couple gb
9
We enjoyed our stay and the staffs our friendly and support in the area of parking.
Pros:

The breakfast was fantastic.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Sophie family_with_children gb
8
Hot but otherwise wonderful. Thanks :-)
Pros:

Great breakfast and very friendly, helpful staff, especially at reception.

Cons:

Aircon wasn't working and the hotel had a shortage of fans.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
2
Dirty Hotel
Pros:

Good locstion

Cons:

The hotel was dirty, with beer glasses lying in the corridors. The room had a sticky stained carpet, and the bathroom floor had not been properly cleaned. I was kept awake during the night by slamming doors. Overall it was an ugly experience. Fortunately, the duty manager allowed me to cancel my second nights stay and told me that Mercure will refund the cost of this second night through Booking.com. I am still waiting for the refund.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Oliver couple gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Gemma extended_group gb
10
Fun, comfortable and relaxing
Pros:

Location, hotel atmosphere, breakfast buffet

Cons:

Having a pool would of been amazing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple gb
10
Would definitely recommend
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great decor, lovely staff, breakfast was great

Cons:

It’s perfect

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
J
Jack solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location and good staff. The room didnt have ac so it was pretty warm. Other than that comfortable stay. Breakfast was good

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Phil solo_traveller gb
4
Won’t be back , bar staff and restaurant staff nice and friendly! Shame about reception!
Pros:

The location was great, but the car park and reception staff not so much !

Cons:

Car was full on arrival , I am blue badge, called a head to book, no bookings ! Told Monday would be quiet but was full ! Tight to get into and poorly signed

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Yasmin extended_group gb
8
Good hotel, thanks😄
Pros:

Great place near the sea!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee