Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
See all facilities

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.

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 5076 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
A
AC • solo_traveller • ie
7
Great
Pros:

Great location. Great building decoration. Generous breakfast included. Generous coffee station in room. Slippers given. Great value.

Cons:

The room was freezing. Radiator didn't do much. We both struggled to sleep due to the cold. Wouldn't let us check about 30 mins before 3pm.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • solo_traveller • gb
4
Cons:

Very tired hotel. Coffee machines and lift not working. Paid privilege room got classic

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
L
Lucas • couple • gb
4
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • gb
10
Short stay in beautiful Brighton by the sea
Pros:

Lovely staff and great location

Cons:

It was all good

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • se
9
Pros:

Great location, excellent breakfast and friendly staff.

Cons:

Long and quirky corridor to get to the room.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
S
Suzanne • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Nice decor downstairs. Helpful staff

Cons:

Expensive parking, not clear on booking that this would be extra

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
S
Sander Wibe • extended_group • dk
10
Super personale, super placering men slidt
Pros:

Personalet, placering og morgenmaden

Cons:

Hotellet var slidt.
Blandt andet var der hul i gulvet under tæppet på værelser.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
A
Alika • couple • gb
10
Amazing!!!!
Pros:

Overall, the experience was exceptional. The staff were incredibly welcoming and very helpful.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
K
Katrina • couple • gb
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
K
Kirsti • couple • gb
10
Pros:

little touches made it extra special

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lyn • family_with_children • au
10
A welcome haven with so much charm after a tiring drive.
Pros:

After a long drive, getting used to new driving conditions and finding parking challenging when we got to Brighton, we decided to spoil ourselves by staying at a grand hotel on the waterfront, and we'd noticed the Mercure as we were driving around struggling for parking. It was well worth splurging a little more than we'd budgeted for. A beautiful, historical building located on the waterfront and promenade, with views of the sea, historic rotunda, and remains of the West Brighton Pier. Our room 266 was very spacious (no view but that didn't matter), room to spread out, good size bathroom, all the amenities we needed and very comfortable for 2 nights. Parking was very tight but at least it had onsite parking. The foyer was very elegant and old world - a lovely place to sit and hang out, as was the bar area with couches overlooking the waterfront. The breakfast buffet was excellent and the 2 guys very friendly and accommodating - tables had a view of the promenade and sea. The location was perfect for walking to the Brighton Palace Pier, The Lanes, Bright i360 and the Royal Pavilion (a moderate walk but enjoyable). A few blocks up from the hotel toward the CBD there were lots of restaurants in Preston St - Siam Siam Thai delicious, Magic Wok (very cheap and tasty Chinese take away dishes) and a Sainsbury supermarket at the end of the road (cheap meal deals 4.95 pounds for sandwiches, snack and drink).

Cons:

Just be aware that the rooms on the top floor have some steep stairs - we found this in most historical buildings. However, we asked one of the staff members to help and he carried our suitcase up for us. Coming down was slightly easier. There is a lift from the foyer but not right up to the room we stayed in.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
C
colin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

We liked the location.

Cons:

The price of the car parking. £28 a day is very expensive, especially when you are staying in the hotel.
The breakfast was fairly good Brighton except the bacon was hard and the mushrooms cold..

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
3
Expensive and out of date
Pros:

On the sea front

Cons:

Old

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
C
clair • couple • gb
10
Comfortable room and nice furnishings in hotel
Pros:

Perfect location for us as not too close to the many pubs and clubs.

Cons:

Breakfast can be a bit chaotic at times as the restaurant is quite small but quality of breakfast was excellent

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
A
Andy • couple • gb
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I had a fantastic time here! We all had an absolute ball all weekend.
A massive shout-out to Lola and May in the bar—they were brilliant. Their friendliness and willingness to help made such a difference, and we had a good laugh with them; nothing was too much bother at all.
The rooms were very comfortable, and there was a great selection for breakfast with loads to choose from. The location was also perfect and very central to the conference centre. Highly recommend!

Cons:

None

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jean • extended_group • gb
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jennie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Well located, staff friendly

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee