Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hotels
Leonardo Hotels
8.5 (13686 reviews)
Kings Road , Brighton & Hove , gb

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:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Reviews indicated the hotel was not quite clean and had dirty areas.
Service
9.75
Reception staff were described as helpful and friendly.
Location
9.75
The location was frequently praised as fantastic.
Room Quality
8.25
Some rooms were described as tired and needed maintenance.
Amenities
7.75
Facilities like the pool area were criticized for noise and overcrowding.
Value for Money
8.25
Breakfast was plentiful but of poor quality, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Breakfast had a good selection but lacked taste, impacting overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.25
Generally pleasant stay but marred by cleanliness and noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:12

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 29 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 13686 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Kevin couple gb
6
Okay
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Dated

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Francesca family_with_children it
10
Raccomando vivamente
Pros:

Posizione ottima, stanze pulite e letti comodi

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple gb
9
Expensive, but exceptional - we will return
Pros:

Room, location was great & quality breakfast with loads of choice. Of note, was that staff constantly replenished the buffet areas - so you had a full choice regardless of what time you went down for breakfast

Cons:

The gym area was very open and you had to walk through it to get to the pool

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
8
Great hotel, parking expensive
Pros:

Good location, spa and gym, views of the sea.

Cons:

Filter says has parking but its very expensive. Even with discount its £29/ day. Please change filters to show its not free parking and how much it costs per day

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Becca couple gb
10
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Sonja family_with_children ch
9
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Nevaeh couple gb
8
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Bethany solo_traveller gb
9
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Michael solo_traveller gb
10
I have used this hotel extensively for several years. It’s excellent and the staff are all noticeably superb
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Leslie couple au
9
Excellent location, nice sized room overlooking the sea and close to bars, shops and restaurants.
Pros:

Great location, nice room overlooking the sea and a good buffet for breakfast. Very walkable to the sights in Brighton and surrounded by great restaurants and shops.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Sweta extended_group gb
9
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Leroy family_with_children nl
6
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
9
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Ed couple gb
10
Perfect place to have a short break
Pros:

Excellent location - friendly and helpful staff - high quality food.

Cons:

Nothing to improve

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
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Kristján Birgir couple is
9
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Sorina family_with_children ro
6
Hotel ok ,dar zgomot seara până târziu
Pros:

Hotelul este amplasat chiar langa plaja . Am apreciat curățenia,spa ul cu piscina interioara mica dar ok pt noi. Micul dejun suficient de variat, dar se bazează mai mult pe mic dejun englezesc

Cons:

Am avut o camera la parter și s a auzituzica in camera de parcă eram și noi la nunta. Am solicitat o camera liniștită încă de la efectuarea rezervării dar nu au ținut cont de solicitare chiar daca am precizat că sunt cu un copil mic

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Ammar family_with_children sa
10
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Viv solo_traveller gb
9
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Ryan couple gb
10
Waterfront views and genuinely caring staff
Pros:

Stayed at the Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront recently and it is a hotel that earns its reputation. The location is everything you want from Brighton, right on the waterfront with views that make you remember why you chose the seaside in the first place.

What stayed with me most was the staff. Genuinely warm and caring in a way that felt entirely natural rather than trained. Every interaction, from check-in to checkout, had that quality of people who actually want you to have a good stay rather than simply going through the motions. It is rarer than it should be and it made a real difference to the experience.

The hotel itself is well-appointed and comfortable, but it is the staff that elevate it. Brighton has no shortage of places to stay. This is one worth choosing.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee