Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hotels
Leonardo Hotels
8.5 (14072 reviews)
Kings Road , Brighton & Hove , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent seafront/marina location
Friendly and helpful staff (noted at breakfast and reception)
Good breakfast offering
Pool, steam room and sauna available
Comfortable rooms with some complimentary sea-view upgrades
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping / cleanliness issues in some rooms
Perceived poor value for money (charges for water, expensive food)
Occasional maintenance problems (air conditioning, tired decor)
Poor communication during fire alarm incidents
Swimwear policy in pool/sauna caused dissatisfaction for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed comments: Spanish review praised cleanliness, but several guests reported inadequate housekeeping (shower not cleaned, rooms not vacuumed) and occasional missed cleaning tasks.
Service
8.6
Generally praised staff as friendly and helpful (breakfast staff and front-of-house assistance highlighted), but some communication failures during fire alarms and repeated key-card issues reduced the score slightly.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised: excellent seafront/marina location, close to the lanes, pier and attractions; many guests valued the convenience and free sea-view upgrades.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as comfortable and well equipped for many, with appreciated sea-view upgrades, but some guests noted tired decor, tight layouts for families, and AC/maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.7
Positive mentions of pool, steam room, sauna, and room service; however there was disagreement over swimwear policy which affected some guests' experience.
Value for Money
7.3
Several guests felt poor value: complaints about extra charges (e.g. £2 bottled water), expensive on-site food and a perception of the hotel being tired relative to price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast repeatedly praised (varied options, helpful staff); some criticism of costly food items, but overall F&B was viewed positively for breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall stays described as enjoyable and memorable for families and couples (great location, good amenities and friendly staff) despite some maintenance, cleanliness and value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:25

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
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 14072 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.3
R
Russell solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely location.
Lovely Hotel -stayed their on several occasions.
Easy access to Casino,beach,pier,the lanes,restaurants etc

Cons:

Did not like biscuit selection in hotel room
Not having a bedroom safe.
Food and beverages in hotel very high would appear to cater for the businessman rather than a tourist
No sporting facilities in/outside on site hotel.
Ie outdoor swimming pool/snooker/pool/Table tennis etc
Indoor pool too small /cannot really swim .

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
G
Gillian solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel. Will definitely stay again.
Pros:

Fabulous location, staff couldn't be more helpful and the room, including the bed, was fantastic.

Cons:

Some noise outside into the early hours.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
S
Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
L
Liane solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel, amazing breakfast
Pros:

The breakfast was superb, the staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was clean and fantastic view of the seafront.

Cons:

Friday night the Tide bar outside the hotel played loud music with thumping bass until 2:15am and we couldn't sleep.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
L
Lesley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Was all just what we wanted

Cons:

All was good

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller gb
9
We had a fantastic couple of nights away for our anniversary and would definitely return
Pros:

Modern, clean, friendly staff and great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely location
Pros:

On arrival we had an upgrade to a room overlooking the sea which was amazing. The views were stunning through the large bay window. The room itself was clean & very spacious. The hotel was pleasent & in a very good location. We especially liked the front & back entrances to both the seafront & lanes & the views to be had from the restaurant were lovely. It was our first time in Brighton & our stay at this hotel made it both pleasureable & memorable.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
P
Patrick solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic hotel, excellent service , facilities & location.
Pros:

Easy to book, got a nice price & room upgrade. Hotel is beautifully decorated. Staff & facilities , rooms , breakfast etc were all excellent . Beds were super comfy & spacious. Bathroom & shower were spotlessly clean & had everything We needed. We stayed an extra night due to train cancellations this week & the staff on reception were very helpful & accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Everything was excellent even though the hotel was fully booked. I can't find fault in anything we experienced.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
J
Jackie couple gb
10
An amazing stay and wonderful staff to make my husband’s birthday treat even more special.
Pros:

I received a Courtesy call on the morning of our first day to ask if we were staying for a special occasion, we were it was a surprise for my husband’s birthday and to our amazement we were upgraded to a sea view room and had a bottle of wine given to us. This was such a lovely surprise and soo kind of them to do this for us we had the best time. Thank you all

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
M
Milner couple gb
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

Breakfast fine with good choices.

Cons:

Room was dark and dated.
Hotel toilets were filthy.
Tables not cleared quickly

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
B
Bader couple kw
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
K
kerry solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Everything👌

Cons:

Night club opposite.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple gb
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
H
Helene couple fr
8
En face de la mer hôtel fonctionnel avec un personnel professionnel
Pros:

De bon standing et confortables

Cons:

Peu de charme

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
H
Helen family_with_children gb
10
Great family get together, adults and children all very happy.
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast, super friendly staff, great location and nice little pool and spa.

Cons:

Expensive car park

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
J
Jeanette solo_traveller gb
9
Great base to explore, hotel so comfortable and relaxed
Pros:

Great location for everything ! Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere , good size room and facilities , nice to be upgraded to side sea view !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
K
Kristof family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
D
Dawn solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
S
Steven couple gb
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
V
vicky solo_traveller gb
6
Great location, questionable spa
Pros:

Comfortable bed, good size room, complimentary waters and coffees in room, lovely resturant with friendly staff, great location. Handy to have parking directly below the hotel accessible by lift.

Cons:

Spa was a generous name for the actual facilities offered. Sauna could seat max of 4 people comfortably, pool and general area very small with approx 5 loungers. Not a spa environment, children in steam room. Stains on carpets in room and wallpaper coming off, needed a refresh.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee