Albany, Brighton & Hove

Hotels
OYO Rooms
6.3 (1208 reviews)
19-23 The Drive , Brighton & Hove , gb

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Outdated facilities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Room quality was mixed; some found rooms spacious but outdated or with issues.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: 11:00 AM

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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 1208 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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Zsuzsanna solo_traveller hu
6
Pros:

Jó helyen volt, közel a buszmegállókhoz.

Cons:

Koszos szőnyeg, foltos, hajcsomós. A wc-t alig lehetett lehúzni. A kád repedt volt. Nagyon fülledt meleg volt a szoba és az egész épület. Az ablakot nehezen lehetett kinyitni, hogy legalább éjjel jöjjön egy kis levegő.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Glyn solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Amanda extended_group gb
3
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Johnston solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The beds are uncomfortable, the shower didn't work. Hot stuffy rooms. Definitely one to avoid

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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adrian couple gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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zilda couple gb
10
🤝👍✊
Pros:

👍

Cons:

👍

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Coral couple gb
10
Friendly staff, beautiful rooms. Will definitely visit again!
Pros:

The room was lovely. Staff were extremely friendly towards myself and my partner. They changed our room to make it easily accessible due to having a newborn.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
4
Budget, basic and Fawlty towers
Pros:

The room was nice and big.

Cons:

The bed was broken and dirty. the mattress dropped into a whole in the base, which meant poor sleep and a crooked back.
The shower water pressure was poor.
The plug sockets cracked and appliance wires needed to be at a certain angle for them to work.
We walked in and there was a dish sponge in the middle.of the room.
We had 2 pigeons nesting outside the window that made noise all night.
There was a smell of sewage from the bathroom the whole time.
Generally the hotel is more of a hostel, but people have their own rooms.

Very random, but reasonably cheap for a reason

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

That it was right near the sea and you could walk to the centre and walk along alot of shops or you could walk to the centre by the sea

Cons:

The sofa in our room was very dirty the curtains wouldnt open and shut properly there was paint on the bathroom floor and mould carpet was stained

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
1
Mould, brio room numbers and the dirty bath!! A poor man's lion witch and the wardrobe!
Pros:

Paid £168 for one room for one night and was greeted with a sweatbox full of mould and probably the dirtiest bath I've ever had the misfortune to shower in. The manager promised a 35% not to do a negative review but that also never materialise!

I have added photo for you to make your mind up if this is for you but I have stayed in some dives but this one is in the top 3 🤢

Cons:

That the lift didn't work so I could get my steps in,

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Malek solo_traveller gr
10
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly, polite and helpful.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Mc Closkey solo_traveller ie
5
Pros:

Honest price for what it is.

Cons:

Stairs, Loads of Stairs.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Manuel solo_traveller ch
6
Pros:

Sehr freundlich und Hilfsbereites Personal

Cons:

Keine Klima und hinter dem Haus war Müll

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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lex extended_group nl
3
Cons:

My best friend and I stayed here for 3 nights for our first trip on our own, and wow, did we learn from our mistake: always read the reviews before you book. We didn't, and we really, really should have.

​Trust me when I say this place was NOT clean. We got lucky that our bed was actually clean (unlike what some other reviews warned about), but everything else lived up to the bad hype. The carpet and curtains were dirty, the walls literally felt sticky, and I'm pretty sure there was mold in the nightstand drawers (I didn't want to inspect it too closely for my own sanity). The bathroom wasn't much better; the bathtub was disgusting, and while there were separate hot and cold sinks, the cold one didn't even work.

​On top of the grime, the room was absolutely boiling. It was 28°C outside when we arrived, and somehow even hotter inside the hotel. Our only saving grace was a fan that only worked if the cord was stretched out perfectly to the exact limit. Because of the heat and the vibe, it just wasn't a pleasant place to "chill" at all. We ended up having to escape to nearby cafes just to properly unwind.

​As for the service and location: our room wasn't cleaned a single time during our entire 3-night stay. We didn't speak to the staff much, though I will say they at least had a friendly posture and vibe. Also, keep in mind that this hotel is not close to the good shops in Brighton. We had to take the bus pretty often, the fares aren't too cheap around here, but it was alright.

​Overall, we had a great trip in spite of the room, but definitely skip this hotel unless you like heat and sticky walls.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Malcolm solo_traveller gb
7
Good budget hotel.
Pros:

Good location for Hove and Brighton

Cons:

Could do with some TLC. Decoration and carpets need updating.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Saydee couple gb
4
Cons:

Parking
Bed was uncomfy
Bathroom was jank

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Amelia couple gb
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Kerry extended_group gb
7
Was ok a bit tired inside, plesent enough stay
Pros:

Location was great easy walk into Brighton and many local places to get some good food
The room was spacious
Staff were polite and friendly

Cons:

Looked old and tired inside
Stained sofabed no replacement of milk for room for the 3 days
When you flush toilet no water in sink taps
Cold tap moved around and felt like it was going to come off
No plug in sink
Way too hot in the room with just one fan
Bath shower there’s no way can put shower on holder

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children es
3
Great staff poor facilities good location but very cheap.
Pros:

Beds were soft and saggy but ‘repaired’ by very accommodating staff who plumped up broken under mattress with pillows and quilts.

Cons:

Ventilation was poor, no net curtains for privacy….no ac at all, so felt like a sauna.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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richard extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Good accommodation in a great location. Ideal for the cricket ground

2026-07-12 via Nuitee