The Willows

Hotels
5.4 (938 reviews)
27 Lower Rock Gardens , Brighton & Hove , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Beach
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Some helpful staff
Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Poor room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
4.06
Multiple reviews mention a lack of cleanliness, with dusty rooms and poor bathroom conditions.
Service
6.53
Staff were described as helpful in some instances but rude in others.
Location
8.07
Lots of reviews highlight the great location, close to main areas in Brighton.
Room Quality
3.52
Rooms were described as small, poorly decorated, and not well maintained.
Amenities
6.05
Smart TV appreciated, but overall, amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
5.01
Location doesn't justify the high price based on facilities.
Food and Beverage
5.46
No information available.
Overall Experience
4.53
Majority of reviews suggest a disappointing experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:54

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the vibrant Kemptown district of Brighton & Hove, The Willows is a stone's throw away from Brighton Beach, Hove Beach, and Brighton Pier, making it a perfect choice for beach lovers and sightseers alike.

Modern Amenities
Each room at The Willows is thoughtfully equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries. The cozy accommodations ensure a comfortable stay for every guest, whether visiting for leisure or business.

Nearby Attractions
Situated close to popular landmarks such as The Royal Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, and Brighton Dome, The Willows offers easy access to the best of Brighton's cultural and entertainment scene.

Book your stay at The Willows now and experience the best of Brighton & Hove!

Important information:

Guests 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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.4
Based on 938 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.06
Service: 6.53
Location: 8.07
Room Quality: 3.52
Amenities: 6.05
Value for Money: 5.01
Food and Beverage: 5.46
Overall Experience: 4.53
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Sanchia couple gb
6
Ok stay
Pros:

Close to shops & see front

Cons:

Parking wasn’t very easy. Room was far too hot

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
1
I didnt stay . nor ever would
Pros:

I didnt stay in this hotel , on checking in I was asked for thirty pounds in cash before he would issue me my key . I paid for two nights and wanted a refund which they refused . Avoid this place , its not good . I will never return . A hideous experience . Its also filthy

Cons:

the hygiene is lacking , the bathrooms filthy , the reception man rude and aggressive .

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Staff was welcoming and polite, location was ideal and situated very central to everything you would need for a seaside location. Price was extremely affordable.

Cons:

The bed was very solid and not on a bedstead, more a wooden structure built to hold a mattress. No head board and twice I banged my head on the top of the wall panel which stuck out.
There was a dirty tissue left behind the electric heater.
Extremely thin walls so when other guests were next door you could hear every bounce of their mattress, the flooring up the stairs was extremely noisy so the comings and goings of people visiting the guests during the night could be heard loudly.
Decoration was cheap, to the point of, the paint on the windows after painting the wooden frame wasn't cleaned off. Wall panels up the stairs were obviously done cheap as well as the flooring. This could be replaced with carpet to stop so much noise.
The front door wasn't locked for security through the night and was open until we closed it but was still remaining unlocked.
The heat in the room we booked was unbearable even with the small electric fan running continuously and keeping the window open until we had a seagull almost come in the room, to which point due to my partner's needs the window needed closing.
Fire doors on each room were heavy, when not remembering to carefully close the door they slammed with a vengeance, could use an arm on the top of them to avoid this becoming a disturbance or injury to someone following in after.
There was also a non noticeable step around 1 to 2 inches walking into the room which could cause a trip and when taking into account the heavy closing door could also cause injury which I did trip on, luckily it wasn't my partner who wouldn't of been able to keep herself upright.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Rathborne extended_group gb
5
Pros:

Great location. Great value for money. Great service and communication

Cons:

We were in a twin room. Bathroom was tiny. Couldn't move in it and and serious need of deep clean or re-do.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Rimvydas couple gb
5
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Location was good. Plenty of parking on sea front 2mins away.

Cons:

Sadly the pictures are from when it was refurbed and not reflectivr of the current state of the hotel. This hotel could be nice with just a little effort and very little money. The painting has been done by someone who couldn't care less what it looks like, it's on the sockets, the mirror, lights. Mr Bean could have done a better job. The bathroom needs a smaller sink and the shelf taking out so you can move in there. The room I stayed in could be brought up to a good standard for £80-£100 of materials and a days work by a caring and competent DIY person.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Bujar couple gb
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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linda solo_traveller gb
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Dirt & dust on radiator. Musty smell in room. Dirty shower & toilet. Tv not working. Cld hear next door shouting & swearing. Waking me up at 5 am. Did not enjoy my stay.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Shahram family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Only the location was good

Cons:

There,was an extra charge for parking and no other amenities other than a bed

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Chowdhury solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Close to beach

Cons:

WiFi connection was extremely poor. No connection even on my data once in my room.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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sara couple gb
5
It was cheap and thats what we got - basic, tired but clean
Pros:

so good location

Cons:

dont expect the hilton - you pay for what you get - its very basic but clean (isn)

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Shamsul couple gb
2
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Khoyer Hosen family_with_children gb
4
We stayed because we paid nothing was good there except near sea beach
Pros:

The good thing was near beach

Cons:

There was all the door was very tight to open and inside room around was not clean properly so many crumbs every corner and they gave us fan was too much dust & broken after tell them they changed and gave us small fan. They need to improve there service & cleaness.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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lindajZ6882OR Solo travel
2
Bad experience
Pros:

Nasty little room. Smelt musty. Radiator full of dust & dirt. Shower room was filthy too. Toilet hadn’t been cleaned properly either. Tv didn’t work. Could hear neighbours shouting & swearing at 5. In the morning. Not good.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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Slizhuk solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Kyaw Minn family_with_children gb
6
If you are staying more than one night, consider again.
Pros:

Close to sea

Cons:

Very old building. Rooms are small and bed are just OK

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Aurora solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Great location for Brighton East Park but also if you want to be nearby the beach. Good value for money.

Cons:

Staff took ages to respond to the bell at the front desk. Bathroom was clean, but floors in bedroom weren't.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Aamir couple gb
3
Pros:

Was ok

Cons:

Property wasn’t that bad but however paying for parking wasn’t mentioned in the booking and then on top I paid 20 pounds for parking and I had to go 2 roads down to find my own space which there wasn’t any space available and to be honest the price I paid for the first night it wasn’t worth it and my room was all the way up 4 stairs

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Knight extended_group gb
5
Fair price for an adequate basic room
Pros:

Fair price

Cons:

Bit noisy... very basic

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-08 via Nuitee