Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

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Leonardo Hotels
8.5 (14240 reviews)
Kings Road , Brighton & Hove , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent seafront/marina location
Friendly and helpful staff (noted at breakfast and reception)
Good breakfast offering
Pool, steam room and sauna available
Comfortable rooms with some complimentary sea-view upgrades
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping / cleanliness issues in some rooms
Perceived poor value for money (charges for water, expensive food)
Occasional maintenance problems (air conditioning, tired decor)
Poor communication during fire alarm incidents
Swimwear policy in pool/sauna caused dissatisfaction for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed comments: Spanish review praised cleanliness, but several guests reported inadequate housekeeping (shower not cleaned, rooms not vacuumed) and occasional missed cleaning tasks.
Service
8.6
Generally praised staff as friendly and helpful (breakfast staff and front-of-house assistance highlighted), but some communication failures during fire alarms and repeated key-card issues reduced the score slightly.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised: excellent seafront/marina location, close to the lanes, pier and attractions; many guests valued the convenience and free sea-view upgrades.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as comfortable and well equipped for many, with appreciated sea-view upgrades, but some guests noted tired decor, tight layouts for families, and AC/maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.7
Positive mentions of pool, steam room, sauna, and room service; however there was disagreement over swimwear policy which affected some guests' experience.
Value for Money
7.3
Several guests felt poor value: complaints about extra charges (e.g. £2 bottled water), expensive on-site food and a perception of the hotel being tired relative to price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast repeatedly praised (varied options, helpful staff); some criticism of costly food items, but overall F&B was viewed positively for breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall stays described as enjoyable and memorable for families and couples (great location, good amenities and friendly staff) despite some maintenance, cleanliness and value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:25

Property Description

Luxurious Seafront Hotel with Stunning Views

Dream Beds and Spa Facilities
Experience ultimate comfort in air-conditioned rooms with Dream beds and enjoy the convenience of en suite bathrooms with free toiletries. Indulge in the hotel's pool and spa facilities for a relaxing stay.

Health & Leisure Club and Fine Dining
Take advantage of complimentary access to the Health & Leisure club, featuring an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and gym. Delight your taste buds with an international dinner menu at the contemporary restaurant or unwind at the Atrium Bar with its impressive glass ceiling.

Convenient Location and Discounted Parking
Located near Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion, the hotel offers easy access to the Lanes shopping area. With Brighton Train Station within walking distance and discounted parking available, your stay is made hassle-free.

Book now for a luxurious stay by the sea!

Important information:

Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to the client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel.

Please note, car parking is offered on a first arrived, first served basis. An additional charge applies of GBP 29 per day.

Children are welcome to use the pool area however those aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult cannot supervise more than 2 children.The supervising adult must be physically in the pool.

Guests are advised due to the extremely popular Brighton location, at times traffic on Kings road and car park access can take some time. Please do consider this when planning your journey.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 14240 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Patrick • couple • ie
7
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
5
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Murat • couple • gb
8
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Jessica • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

All from start to finish

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
8
Chosen for its location, the room was spacious and clean and the breakfast was lovely.
Pros:

The location was perfect as we were attending a celebration nearby

Cons:

Sounds petty but with all the tea/coffee and fancy pods, there was only one biscuit which I thought was a bit mean.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
10
Gorgeous flat
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, homely and good location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • at
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lois • couple • gb
9
Great location, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast great.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, frsh omelettes/pancakes as you wait. Choice very good and hot. Location was excellent, close to pier, shops, The Lanes and therefore huge choice of restaurants close by.

Cons:

Quite dusty in a few areas and cleaning equipment was left around quite late in the day. This didn't stop my rating of the hotel though.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Merlin • couple • gb
7
Great location. Solid, but basic facilities.
Pros:

Well located. Clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Pool / spa overcrowded for size of hotel. Facilities fairly basic for the price.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
1
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MUSTAFA • couple • gb
9
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Hull Gowen • couple • gb
8
Very nice and relaxing
Pros:

Very good casual and relaxed atmosphere

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Remo • couple • ch
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Cobham • couple • gb
9
very happy, would come back
Pros:

room overall was very clean however there was mold all over the silicone in the shower which let you down a lot as it is so noticable

Cons:

even with your discount the parking was a fortune!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay. Great location.
Pros:

Great location. Parking on site

Cons:

All was good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael Corsano • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee