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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish, Hindi and 6 more
Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kid-friendly buffet
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Vending machine
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Location
101 Stroudley Rd, Brighton BN1 4DJ England
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Leonardo Hotel Brighton garners praise for its clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds, though a few guests mention noise issues and the sofa beds as less than ideal. Its amenities, including a varied breakfast selection, contribute to its appeal, despite some dated aspects. Guests appreciate the modern and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the hotel's central location near Brighton station.
The staff's friendliness and professionalism are frequently commended. However, while the value is generally appreciated, expensive parking has been a point of contention for some visitors.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Welcoming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Affordable
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Magnificent hotel located in front of the train station and about twenty minutes walk from the beach. I had a single room for one night on a room-only basis, at a price of 52 pounds (about 60 euros). The hotel allows you to do both check-in and check-out online, which saves a lot of time. The room was spacious, modern, spotless, with television, air conditioning, ironing equipment, kettle, complimentary coffee and tea, enough plugs, gel and shampoo dispensers, good wifi, etc. Very friendly receptionists. The only negative point is that the dispensers did not work well and it was very difficult to get gel or shampoo, but I am not going to penalize you for that, as the value for money is really unbeatable.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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I’ve been staying at this hotel quite regularly over the last 5 years and had the pleasure of seeing the front desk team get better and better from very average to what I believe to be the best in Brighton now and over the last few months….long may it last! I also stay regularly at the Brighton IHG and Hilton hotels but they are much less consistent than the Brighton station Leonardo so I thought I should say so on here as great service is often not called out when poor service is quickly reported. On my last visit Mihai (I think that’s his name) on reception even remembered my surname and greeted me very warmly as I walked in which I’ve never had before anywhere and I’ve not stayed that often at this hotel to be fair….it really caught me off guard but was really appreciated. Thank you all and well done in exceeding my expectations which isn’t easy as I’m very hard to please (so I’m told anyway)
The bar, food service and entire bar team is pretty good too and again much improved from the Jury’s days but they could offer a better selection of food but I’m sure that will come. It’s such a great and comfortable space that needs to be discovered by more Brighton folk.
I’ve found the rooms consistently good and always very clean which I value highly when away from home and I’ve been lucky enough to have never been disturbed by any noise (as is frequent in other hotels) although I do say on my preferences I like to be on a high floor away from the elevators. Maybe that’s a good tip for other travellers. Enjoy.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Customer Experience team , Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 09 Jul 2024
Good morning paulrZ6246OO, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate feedback from our customers, it’s a great way to tell what improvements we can make to further make your future stay even better. Thank you so much for your detailed and glowing review! We truly appreciate your loyalty over the past 5 years and are thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with our front desk team. It's fantastic to know that you've noticed and appreciated the improvements in our service. Mihai and the rest of the team work hard to create a welcoming atmosphere, and we're delighted that their efforts have made such a positive impression on you. Your feedback about our bar and food service is also greatly appreciated. We're continuously striving to enhance our offerings, and your comments will certainly be taken into consideration as we aim to provide an even better experience for our guests. It's wonderful to hear that you've consistently found our rooms clean and comfortable, and that you've been able to enjoy a peaceful stay without noise disturbances. Your tip about room preferences is valuable and will be helpful for other travelers looking for a quiet stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards Aksel Customer Experience Team
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We had an executive room, booked as a bank holiday treat, we had a super king size bed which was quite honestly one of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept in! The air-conditioning in the room was very good. We had a room that faced the car park and Brighton station and considering it was a busy area, it was a very quiet room. The bathroom was okay absolutely fine for one night a little on the small side and a little bit outdated but clean and perfectly usable . We went down for breakfast at around 10 am and it was extremely busy, they look like they were a little bit shortstaffed as there were lots of tables that hadn’t been cleared so we didn’t know whether we could sit at them or not, but we asked a member of staff to clean off a table. It was sorted really quickly and we were able to get our breakfast. The quality of the breakfast was excellent. There were scrambled eggs and fried eggs, the sausages and bacon were delicious along with fruit, smoothies, pastries, cakes, and cereals anything you would want really for a breakfast offering. There was a very reasonable car park opposite the hotel which cost £23 for the whole weekend which for Brighton I thought was good value. Position of the hotel was excellent, right by the station and only a 10 minute walk to the North lanes and 15 minutes to the seafront.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Customer Experience team , Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 26 Aug 2024
Dear Alison A, Many thanks for staying recently and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm thrilled to hear that your weekend getaway in Brighton was enjoyable and that you found the super king-size bed in your executive room to be one of the most comfortable you've ever slept in. It’s also great to know that the air-conditioning kept you comfortable, and despite facing a busy area, you enjoyed a quiet stay. I appreciate your understanding regarding the bathroom size and the busy breakfast time. I'm glad our team was able to quickly assist you with finding a table, and that you enjoyed the wide variety of breakfast options. Your comments about the hotel's excellent location and the reasonable parking are much appreciated as well. We would love to have you around again in the future when it suits you the most! Best regards, Manol Customer Experience Team.
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This hotel is located at the side of the main railway station for Brighton and can be accessed through a walkway straight from the main concourse, only being 2-3 minutes walk from there. We arrived on the train and were able to store our bags straight away so we could go out and start to enjoy the town and sights of Brighton. The staff were very helpful and room comfortable and well located. The free breakfast was also very enjoyable and tasty. We were also able to store our bags following check-out until our train at 1900, which was very useful.
The hotel is good value, modern and conveniently located for those arriving in the town via public transport and is highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Customer Experience team , Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 21 Feb 2024
Dear fork_handles, Many thanks for staying recently and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you found our location convenient, especially for guests arriving by train. It's wonderful to know that our staff made your experience enjoyable, from the helpful assistance with your bags to the comfortable accommodations. We're delighted that you appreciated the complimentary breakfast, and we're glad we could accommodate your request to store your bags after check-out. We would love to have you around again in the future when it suits you the most! Best regards, Manol Customer Experience Team.
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Room wasn't ready when we arrived at 1430, so we went to the pub. Room was ready when we returned. Room (342) was clean and bright with plenty of fluffy white towels and spotless bedding. The room had a shower and bath, limited space to hang clothes and a kettle with teas/coffees, etc. The main problem with the hotel was the food. Breakfast was ok although quite often the food wasn't ready and/or replenished when service started. The evening meal we had included with our booking (business group booking as we were attending a conference in town) was shambolic. Every night of the 5 nights we ate there, there was rice, sometimes two rice dishes. The main components each evening were pre-packed chicken slices in varying sauces, with a pasta dish usually. These main courses were like slop and barely edible. One night there was battered fish and after a few people had had a serving, they ran out. They brought a few more portions out, but had cut it up into dainty kid-friendly portions. These then ran out and they brought out fish cakes that had been cut in half. The food died not match the hotel's supposed rating. The meals were more like school dinners, and bad school dinners at that. The desserts each night were of the frozen sloppy gateau variety and again were only slowly replenished.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Customer Experience team , Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 09 Jun 2023
Good afternoon Nomad778221, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate feedback from our customers, it’s a great way to tell what improvements we can make to further make your future stay even better. I am very sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. Please accept my sincerest apologies. Your concerns will be directed to the management team who'll look at making any possible improvements in our service, which truly is so important to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards Aksel Customer Experience Team
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Stayed with my family (two children) in a family room. Nice clean and efficient hotel with very friendly staff. Managed to check in early, v positive attitude from reception staff. Rooms are slightly small but we were a family so can live with that, they were cleaned to a high standard daily. Buffet breakfast was very brisk, no queues, food was fine and pretty fresh. Bar staff friendly with no issues giving us empty wine glasses and ice to take to our room. The hotel is really well located and ideal for those arriving by train, however if you do drive be careful not to pull up outside the front door to drop off bags as this is a restricted road and you could be fined. Parking at £16.50 daily is in the train car park across the road. Overall, compared to some of the older more staid hotels in Brighton this is a nice modern alternative.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:See my review note about parking
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Response from Customer Experience, Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 30 Aug 2022
Dear inchicore, Many thanks for staying recently and thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I hope that you and your family had a great time staying with us. I am delighted that you found the cleanliness, the staff and the facilities to be really great. We try our best to leave our customers happy. I am very happy that you found the staff to be very nice and friendly. Customer service is our passion and we try our best to leave guests happy. We are thrilled to read that another guest likes our location. since it's closte to the bus and train station which are just 4 minutes away by walking from our hotel. We are welcoming you to stay again with us at any Jurys Inn and Leonardo hotels. Best regards, Manol Customer Experience Team
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Rooms adequately cleaned; front reception staff helpful and bed comfortable. We were happy to see a USB plug in the room but less happy that it didn't work. Same for heating control which didn't work either and wasn't repaired over our entire 8 day stay; (the control instructions were for a different model of AC) . Fortuitously reception provided a small electric space heater which was ideal for drying our washing! With the new (?) management the hotel really needs a fairly comprehensive makeover because its current standards don't match the price; i.e poor value for money.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Claire Shelley, Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 28 Dec 2022
Good morning, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate feedback from our customers, it’s a great way to tell what improvements we can make to further make your future stay even better. We are happy to hear that you liked our beds. We know how important it is to start the day with a lot of energies so we try our best to ensure all of our guest enjoy the best sleep possible in our dream beds. We are sorry to hear that there were some issues with the USB plug and the Heating control. I will share this feedback with our maintenance team to have a look at it immediately. It'd be brilliant if you could come back to a Jurys Inn or Leonardo’s Hotel soon and we can continue to show off our passion for excellent customer service! Kind regards, Emanuel Customer Experience Team
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My partner and I recently stayed at the Leonardo Hotel Brighton and our entire stay from start to finish was perfect. The hotel is a few minutes walk from the train station so was ideal for us. The reception area and hotel as a whole is bright,airy and exceptionally clean, as was our huge room, which was extremely peaceful and quiet- we heard no noise from the station whatsoever. The breakfast was amazing, with many options for whatever we fancied both mornings. Lastly,the level of customer care offered was second to none, every staff member at the hotel was welcoming, friendly and accommodating - I must mention Ilenia in particular who absolutely went the extra mile to make our stay so special, we are so grateful to you and cannot thank you enough!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Customer Experience team , Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 19 Aug 2024
Dear NorthStar36049471739 Many thanks for staying recently and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m thrilled to hear that your stay at Leonardo Hotel Brighton was perfect from start to finish. It's great to know that our convenient location, bright and airy atmosphere, and the peace and quiet of your room made your visit enjoyable. I'm especially pleased that you loved the breakfast options and found our team to be welcoming and accommodating. A special thank you for mentioning Ilenia—she’ll be delighted to hear how much she contributed to making your stay special. We would love to have you around again in the future when it suits you the most! Best regards, Manol Customer Experience Team.
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Had a double room with superior package which gave us additional benefits such as early check in from 12.00 (although we understand this benefit has just been changed to the standard time of 15.00), late check out until 14.00, 2 x 500ml bottles of water and biscuits on arrival, one free Costa coffee each at the bar for each day of our week’s stay (although we had to remind reception of this) and 10% off all food & drink in the hotel throughout our stay (although the fish & chips we tried was nothing special for £13.50 - after discount).
If you are arriving at Brighton train station, to get to the hotel, turn left as soon as you go through the ticket barriers and follow the signed path through the inside of the station to where the taxi rank is, and the hotel is only about a 100m ahead from there. Do not go out through the main south exit of the station. Good location for the hotel as a base close to the train station and a nice easy walk to the North Laine and The Lanes areas and the promenade. We would recommend Donatello Italian at The Lanes who do 2 nice courses for £12 & 3 courses for £15. They also own Pinocchio’s and do the same deals, but it was not as nice an experience.
Our room had tea & coffee (obtain extra supplies from reception), free wifi throughout, fully controllable air con, bath, desk & chair, iron & board, hairdryer. You can choose not to have your room serviced if you wish (just advise reception). If you need say replacement towels or toilet roll, request at reception. Leave any dirty towels or the waste bins (to be emptied) outside your room. The negatives to the room were lumpy pillows, only 4 hangars provided, there are no drawers for your belongings and no fridge. There are black out curtains, but the light comes in to the room from the sides of the curtains.
Brighton is a large lovely resort, with lots going on along the lengthy Palace pier, with nice walks along the wide beach path - where there are bars, cafes, ice cream shops, children's rides - heading west to Hove (try The Rockwater bar & restaurant on Hove beach and a mooch along Hove's main street of shops, bars & restaurants). Also head east along the promenade to the lovely marina complex where there are plenty of 'chain' restaurants, McD's and a pub amongst other amenities. Aswell as walking, we hired bikes (£13 each for 3 hrs, or £17 for 4 hrs+) to go even further each way along the dedicated cycle paths, and you can easily get to Rottingdean & Saltdean cycling beyond the marina.
The hotel and resort are well recommended!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Very poor check in, just given the key and that was it.. no info about the hotel, local area or where anything was in the hotel (restaurant, bar, elevator) etc… worst check in we’ve ever had all over the world. Had a snack in the restaurant which was a sandwich and a bowl of (so called soup) the sandwich was meant to be made with bloomer bread but was normal bread and looked like it was made by a child, when we complained to the waiter we was told… ‘oh well, that’s how we make them’ which is ridiculous behavior from a so called 4* hotel. 4* outside and 1* inside. We was out all day the first day, got back to the room at 16.45 and the room had not even been made up so we had to find the cleaner and ask them to do it. The next 2 days the room was made up BUT with no clean towels, sheets and tea/coffee etc not replenished
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Customer Experience team , Other at Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Responded 14 Feb 2024
Dear michaelindenia, Many thanks for staying recently and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I deeply regret to learn that your recent stay fell short of your expectations. It is our utmost priority to ensure our visitors feel at home in the most comfortable and luxurious way possible. I sincerely apologise for any issues that hindered your experience. Please can you email our customer care team with the full details of where and when you stayed and your booking details so that we can investigate, you can contact us by going to our hotel’s website, if you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see a button to “Contact Us” there you will then see a section where you can click to “email us” I very much hope you'll be able to return to a Leonardo hotel soon and we'll be able to start to improve your journey as a customer. Best regards, Manol Customer Experience Team.
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There are more places to choose from in the Brighton area.
PRICE RANGE
R 1,379 - R 2,413 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
jurys inn brighton hotel brighton, jurys hotel brighton, brighton jurys hotel
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandEast SussexBrighton and HoveBrighton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
234
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