Albany, Brighton & Hove

Hotels
6.3 (1293 reviews)
19-23 The Drive , Brighton & Hove , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.74
Several reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, including dirty carpets and marks on bedding.
Service
7.71
The staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.25
Good location mentioned in multiple reviews, easy access to transport.
Room Quality
5.7
Room quality was mixed; some found rooms spacious but outdated or with issues.
Amenities
5.73
Amenities like car park and 24-hour reception offered, but it was noted that some facilities were not functioning well.
Value for Money
7.19
While low price was appreciated, the condition of the place affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.04
Food and beverage offerings were not mentioned, defaulting to target overall rating.
Overall Experience
6.01
General feeling of dissatisfaction due to cleanliness and room issues, but location and service improved experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Stay in the heart of Brighton & Hove near top attractions like Churchill Square and i360 Observation Tower.

Comfortable Rooms
Enjoy well-equipped rooms with a desk, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom.

24-Hour Front Desk
Experience excellent service with our round-the-clock front desk assistance.

Book your stay at Albany Hotel in Brighton & Hove for a delightful and convenient experience.

Important information:

On-site parking is subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Private paid parking available on site.

Please note that the card used to make the booking has to be presented upon arrival.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 15 Pound per pet, per day appliesGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 1293 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.74
Service: 7.71
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 5.7
Amenities: 5.73
Value for Money: 7.19
Food and Beverage: 6.04
Overall Experience: 6.01
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Helen • solo_traveller • za
10
Enjoyed the stay - very welcoming.
Pros:

Location and comfortable bed

Cons:

Curtains too thin and bright light shining into bedroom

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Romy • couple • nl
8
Pros:

The location was fantastic! Very close to the beach. The room was very big and comertable. Looking out on the parking where we parked our car.

Cons:

Would be nice if there was a mini fridge to keep stuff cold. The bathroom was very clean but there wasn’t a curtain in the window.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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solocuentoimpares • solo_traveller • pe
8
Good
Pros:

Good location, clean place and super comfy bed. The set up of the TV and sofa was a bid odd, but we didn't use it, so it wasn't a problem.

Cons:

Check in says 11am in booking but it's actually at 10am

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Alfey • couple • gb
1
Horrendous
Pros:

Nothing very disappointed

Cons:

Absolute disgrace of a hotel, walked in and staff are very unhelpful and unbothered, carpets all through the hotel are coming up , stained and ripped, henry hoovers just left in the middle of hallways blocking way and not moved the whole time , like someone had started hoovering them given up and just left it , we stayed here for 2 nights with my partner and his brother also had a room, our room was filthy, the bath toilet and sink was all stained and cracking, the curtain pole fell down out of nowhere , there was 2 holes in the wall and 3 screws , so it had fallen down multiple times and just bodged back up, no cleaner came into our room the whole time we was there, carpet all stained and dirty, so do not walk on carpets without slippers. my partners brother had to move rooms as his first room had no electric so he couldn’t even charge his phone , second room stunk of fags , there was put out fags on top of the radiator inside the room , when he took it down stairs to show reception staff, they knew where the fags was before he even told them where they was found , so they was obviously theirs, or they just hadn’t even bothered cleaning them up , did not see one cleaner the whole weekend in the hotel, whole place is just a sh*thole. Lifts also do not work so got to use the stairs, not wheelchair accessible.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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greg • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Horrible place - dirty smelly - rooms nothing like the photos - avoid

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
1
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable, friendly hotel that listens to its customers.
Pros:

I had stayed a few weeks previously and had had a couple of issues but as the hotel was clean and comfortable and the location was ideal I explained that I’d like to come back with those issues addressed. All issues were addressed, and the room was lovely. Might want to put the heating on next time though. The bathroom was warmer than the room.

Cons:

The room could have been a little warmer. It wasn’t cold, and the weather had only just cooled so I think it will be next time.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Gurjant • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Irina • solo_traveller • ru
4
Pros:

Персонал был довольно милым и вежливым. Большая команта.

Cons:

ужасно пахло от ковров и в целом от комнаты старостью, пылью и чем-то неприятным. Комната не соответствовала фотографиям, все выглядит довольно уставшим, след от утюга на ковровом покрытие, рваное ковровое покрытие, весь ковролин липкий и неприятный настолько, что я ходила в носках, но в целом можно было не разуваться

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • gb
7
Good value, friendly staff
Pros:

Room was simple, comfy and we were upgraded to a room with two separate bedrooms which was nice.

Cons:

The room, particularly the carpet was tired and would benefit from an update but I wasn't expecting much and the room and towels were clean

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Magali • couple • fr
6
Bien
Pros:

Bon emplacement grande chambre propre globalement

Cons:

Il y’avait une légère odeur pas très agréable je pense que cela venait de la moquette , un cauchemar la moquette pour quelqu’un d asthmatique mais il ya que ça dans les chambre en Angleterre…

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice large clean room .Spotless bedding .Staff very helpful. Not far from Hove beach and good bus links .

Cons:

-

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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khan wasif • solo_traveller • pk
10
Exceptional stay, great location near the beach!
Pros:

​The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The room and facilities were spotless and very clean. The bedroom was comfortable and cozy.
The location is amazing, just 5 mint walk to the seaside!

Cons:

​Nothing at all. Everything was perfect!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
5
was value for money.
Pros:

The staff on reception were wonderful so helpful and courteous. the room we stayed it really needs an overhaul, as did the bathroom. however the bed was clean and comfortable. and having onsite parking was a real bonus. i would book again but not that room.

Cons:

as above room needed an overhaul as did the bathroom.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rhys • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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jonathan • extended_group • gb
6
Ok for crashing after a night out!
Pros:

Bed linen, room etc very clean. Windows opened which was nice at night. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Very overpriced for what was on offer, the place is very basic and needs some serious upgrades. Felt it was unclear that Parking was not free but £15 extra.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Veneta • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
1
Nightmare
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee