Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hotels
Leonardo Hotels
8.5 (13392 reviews)
Kings Road , Brighton & Hove , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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 13392 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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Joana solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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julie solo_traveller gb
7
Great location makes up for hotel shortfalls
Pros:

Location. Bar. Breakfast. We were celebrating an anniversary so the hotel gave us a half bottle of wine.

Cons:

Bath was very short. Couldn’t lay down. Shower screen was dirty. Mattress was very hard and creaked when you moved. Didn’t get any sleep.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Goda solo_traveller gb
9
Right by the beach. Lovely hotel with nice facilities.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, super soft towels and a room upgrade. Also lovely staff

Cons:

Room windows dirty, but expected right by the seaside. Also was surprised that SPA area could not be used after check out

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Martin family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Location was good

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
10
Great staff, great breakfast
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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PANTELIS couple cy
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
10
Amazing hotel, great location, lovely staff
Pros:

Came for my husband’s 60th birthday, had a free upgrade to huge suite on arrival and a birthday gift. Staff in reception was so welcoming and friendly. Room was amazing , breakfast included was great. Loads of choice .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Kaj couple gb
7
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Ezra couple gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Ma. Louisa couple gb
10
Our room was upgraded since it was my birthday. We’ll definitely come back again or book at the same hotel in a differen
Pros:

Very clean and well organized

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location , wonderful view

Cons:

The bed squeaked everytime you moved

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Belén couple es
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Great location, a little expensive for what we experienced, great helpful staff.
Pros:

We booked a double room with a sea view. The room was good although all around the window there was black mould, which was unsightly. The windows were also filthy dirty / outside. Bathroom only had a shower, no bath. Bed excellent pillows far too hard. Our sea view was minimal and a little naughty considering how the room was advertised and what we were charged. The breakfast was good although there was a lack of staff in the restaurant helping and clearing tables etc. Reception staff were helpful, although no check ins till 3pm.

Cons:

Pillows or a choice of a softer pillow. Comprehensive sea veiw would have been nice. The windows at the front of the hotel again needed a good clean.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Fab location everything was walkable maybe a bit pricey for one night but it is in the sea front.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Leigh-Catherine solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Dale solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Iain couple ie
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Hotel and surrounding area were fantastic

Cons:

Parking was very expensive

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Elliott couple gb
10
Wonderful stay will def go back
Pros:

This was the third time we have stayed here and it was just as good as all the others . The room was so clean and modern . Breakfast is a must if you stay . A great buffet with every thing for your taste buds

2026-06-10 via Nuitee