Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Limited food choice
Overcharging
Room was tired and cramped

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Clean and warm.
Service
8.46
Staff are very lovely and welcoming.
Location
8.5
Good location, a short walk to the centre of Brighton.
Room Quality
6.45
Rooms very tired and need a lot of updating.
Amenities
7.98
Car park on site is a real game changer. Good facilities.
Value for Money
6.94
Overcharging noted; room cramped.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Breakfast quality was limited; noise during breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.96
Served its purpose very well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:51

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the brasserie restaurant, bar, and 24-hour room service. Enjoy the modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms, and some with sea views. The Grade II Listed building, dating back to 1864, boasts traditional features like the original Regency staircase.

Convenient City Access

Explore nearby attractions like Brighton Pier, The Lanes, and the Royal Pavilion just a mile away. With free high-speed Wi-Fi and proximity to the town center, this hotel offers the perfect blend of seaside tranquility and city excitement.

Ready to experience the charm of Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the sea.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel

On site parking is limited and provided on a first come, first served basis.
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

7.6
Based on 5493 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Sabrina • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gg
7
Fine
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Stay here instead of The Grand.
Pros:

Lovely room with balcony & seating overlooking the sea.

Staff were excellent!

We used to stay at The Grand but, we will now stay at the Mercure.

Cons:

Bathroom lovely but a tight squeeze.

Breakfast was excellent but the dining area was cramped for so many guests. It would have been better if the weather was kinder & the covered outside space could have been used.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great hotel, but the carpark is not easy and should be better

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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majbritt • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay.with minor issue.
Pros:

Location. Nice clean room with air conditioning.

Cons:

Key stopped working a number of time so had to keep going downstairs to reception. In the end, they got maintenance to fix the lock which was appreciated

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Gro • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
10
Lovely Hotel , Lovely Staff, Lovely Location !
Pros:

My friend and I had a lovely stay. We explored Brighton. The location was excellent , the staff lovely and friendly . and we enjoyed the wonderful breakfast in the morning. we hope to come again Thank you
Marie Harrow.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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maudouit • solo_traveller • gp
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • gb
4
Very disappointed with the room - with no proper window and the proximity of the venting shafts and the bird muck, that
Pros:

The location was good; the staff were all very pleasant and helpful. My request for a room with a bath was picked up quickly and confirmed, which I appreciated.

Cons:

I knew I had booked a classic double room with an inland view, so was expecting a room with a view of houses rather than the seafront. What I was allocated was a room with windows covered in film so they couldn’t be seen through, which couldn’t be opened more than a crack, and through the crack of which I could see filthy vent shafts and bird mess on the same level as the bedroom. This was very disappointing and made an already rather small room feel more like a cell than a pleasant place to sleep. If I had seen any information that an ‘inland view’ would be anything other than clear glass looking out to the immediate surroundings of streets and houses, I would not have booked. I did not mention to the hotel as I was going to be out helping my son move accommodation and only coming back to sleep - as a disabled person I needed to save my energy and I am not a natural complainer - but I did not feel very comfortable being so close to what felt like a bit of a biohazard. The windows had to stay completely closed due to the proximity of the bird mess and the air conditioning unit was not in great working order. It was an incredibly expensive stay for an incredibly disappointing room which in no way resembled the photographs.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
6
nearly good enough - helpful staff -
Pros:

location service staff

Cons:

toilet by reception not wheelchair or rollator accessible, window in room does not open - serious fire risk -dinner ends far too early told 8pm! car park full looks like non-residents cars - my car with disabled stickers was blocked in - no control on entry. Bedding felt damp! Could not get a better room because no lift available although offered as an option was not confirmed until arrival and the no room available.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Antony • extended_group • gb
6
Mediocre
Pros:

Old and tired. Rooms are clean but not recently decorated. It’s an old building so lots of creaky floors etc.

Cons:

All the rooms of the same traffic are not equally equipped

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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pascale • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

La déco est magnifique. Les chambres très bien agencées

Cons:

rien

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Terence • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • je
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • gb
7
Not worth the money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower soaked the whole bathroom
Windows the wood was rotten

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tronet • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La chambre vue mer

Cons:

L'hôtel n'a pas répondu à un message envoyé via la plateforme

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
2
Good location I wouldn't stay in the hotel again
Pros:

The location was good and Brighton itself is a great place to visit.

Cons:

When I arrived I was waiting to be served at reception one receptionist was serving another guest the other one looked at me and ignored me. When walking to the room the carpets and stairs looked dirty, in the room itself the carpets had stains all over it. Lastly if anyone staying would like a lie in you need to hope no one in another room is having a shower because the pipes creak in your own bathroom and a noise like an alarm goes off until they have finished.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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DONNA • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Plenty to eat

Cons:

The restaurant was tight, had to squeeze past each other when at the centre isle.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee