The Chatsworth Hotel

The Chatsworth Hotel descritpion

Superbly situated for Worthing town centre, 19th-century Chatsworth Hotel is a family-run, Grade II Listed building with Georgian frontage overlooking Steyne Gardens. The hotel is conveniently near the seafront.
Each classically furnished room has en suite facilities, free Wi-Fi internet access and a Freeview TV.
Leisure facilities include a games room with 2 full-size snooker tables, a pool table and table tennis.
Hardwick Restaurant serves good cuisine, using local produce, in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests may also enjoy a drink or snack in the Chatsworth lounge and cocktail bars.
From Reception, you can purchase vouchers for on-street parking. There is also a public car park a 5-minute walk away, where guests can enjoy a discounted rate.

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Facilities of The Chatsworth Hotel

Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 4 per day.

Reviews for The Chatsworth Hotel

Review 1：No heating in bathroom which was quite small. A little dangerous getting out of the bath because of it's height. A big step to the floor. Also quite noisy as it overlooked the bus garage with buses coming in up to 11;00 pm and starting up after 05;00.

Review 2：Quiet.Convenient

Review 3：Facilities were slightly dated, nothing wrong with them but just looked a bit tired. Ps, wifi wouldn't work in our room, told to go to lobby area to use it... It didn't work there either.

Review 4：Location was great, staff friendly, parking right outside the front door, would definitely use again!

Review 5：meagre & poor quality breakfast very worn & not-too-clean blankets on bed hot water coming out of cold water tap

Review 6：The location of the hotel & facilities

Review 7：The room was far too hot (even though the radiators were off) I had to open the window during the night and was kept awake by drunks who were in the square for hours. Breakfast was poor as cheap ingredients were used. I have stayed in several hotels in Brighton and this was overpriced and disappointing.

Review 8：A good location.

Review 9：Dirty stained carpets. Small bathroom with badly fitted shower screen over bath. Old blankets and thin towels.

Review 10：Closeness to theatres and shops. Very nice staff.

Review 11：The room was tiny and so uneven that one corner was about 30 cm higher than the other. The bed was too soft and our feet were higher than our hedas due to the room being totally askew.

Review 12：Very friendly staff and top location.

Review 13：The TV control in Room 338 could have been better. I could not get BBC2 at all.

Review 14：The whole atmosphere was one of quiet efficiency, comfort, cleanliness and quality.

Review 15：I had a refurbished room but the finish was quite poor. The room was way too hot and the windows were stuck. I finally managed to open the window but I had to prop up the secondary glazing with a tissue box to let the air in. Not impressed with the barman. He didn't understand what I meant by a "long" Campari soda and when I went back to get another I was asked if I wanted a clean glass. On returning to the bar after dinner he asked if we wanted lemonade with a port and then it was served in a sherry glass. I was disappointed with my breakfast of steamed smoked haddock with a poached egg. The egg was perfect but the fish was hard and dry.

Review 16：We did not have Wifi in our room, but I've had this problem before in elderly buildings. I was helped to find a connection in a conference room, which was fine.

Review 17：A very comfortable gracious hotel and the location is excellent. My husband and I had a large double room, and our adult daughter also had a large room to herself. In spite of Christmas parties downstairs, our rooms were quiet (until the participants came to bed !) and we slept very well. Breakfast was very good.

Review 18：temperature was too hot in room even with radiator turned off and window open all night. Think economy - save money on your bills.

Review 19：Easy access to town.

Review 20：very close to town centre and the sea front. massively discounted public parking vouckers/ticket available. It was amazingly quiet considering location and the fact they had an xmas party, couldn't hear a thing.

Review 21：The bed was very uncomfortable and the floor slopped from the window back into the room. The bathroom ceiling was very low when you used the shower. The reception staff didn't even ask how was my stay when I came to check out. The breakfast I had was not good due to the white of the egg being runny and the mushrooms cooked to a shrivelled lump. I wish I booked into a Premier Inn.

Review 22：The location.

Review 23：hotel and rooms were far too hot the bed was creaky and uncomfortable our room was opposite a garage which was very noisy in the early hours. The worst sleep I have ever had

Review 24：Friendly and helpful staff and great location for town and seafront. Although we had a terrible sleep, we would stay again but ask for a different room.

Review 25：Creaky bed, at breakfast had to figure out what to do and where to go rather than being guided and assisted by staff.

Review 26：Good location near the sea and the high street, parking was in an NCP but very near by and discount for 24 hour rate, food good at breakfast. Chap on reception was very helpful.

Review 27：This is probably a Listed Building but if it isn't it should be knocked down. Creaky floorboards everywhere make it really noisy. To avoid this get a room on the top floor.

Review 28：No argument when I requested a room change.

Review 29：Can be noisy on the weekend as there are plenty if clubs,bars,and the fairground with lots of lovely screaming young ones! But it didn't really bother us. It rained...alot the hotel leant us umbrellas.

Review 30：Hotel situated right on the front an old hotel with character very comfortable.staff were very good. Didn't eat here so can't comment.

Review 31：Creaky, uncomfortable bed. Breakfast not great - hot food brought before cereal finished, not offered sauces with it, not offered white or brown toast (given white). The room was bizarre, it had a sloping floor! Would have been very small had I been with a partner. I paid extra to have a "refurbished" room but I doubt I got one. Only seven rooms booked when I was there so I feel I could have been put in a nicer room. Wouldn't go back there.

Review 32：Location

Review 33：It was a perfect location for us for the wedding we were attending. The room had s beautiful view out over the garden opposite and of the sea to the side. The breakfast was very nice with my favourite smoked haddock and poached egg. The staff were really helpful and pleasant.

Review 34：Mattress wasn't great but slept well anyway. They are in the process of refurbishment amd we had an older room so new mattresses might be in newer rooms.

Review 35：Staff very welcoming, good size clean room, good choice amd quality of breakfast.

Review 36：Rooms doesnt have good view.

Review 37：Staff was very helpful, specially the lady at the reception (Louise as I remember) was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for the stay.

Review 38：The newly refurbished bedroom that my friend and I occupied, 325 and 327 I think they were was lovely, but the bathroom was extremely difficult ultimate to use. The shower over the bath - difficult to climb in the bath. The toilet tucked away behind d wall at the end was virtually impossible so sit on comfortably due to the very limited space in front of the toilet. My friend and I mainly used the public toilets downstairs, except during the night.

Review 39：Lovely hotel that was very comfortable enough with good food and in an excellent position.

Review 40：corridor carpets worn, room did not have locking windows! shower head did not stay on wall mount, no complementary water in the room. bed uncomfortable.

Review 41：good location, clean reception

Review 42：Expensive for quality of room. Room needs redecorating and up dating. Blanket old and worn on bed, duvet would be better.

Review 43：Location good. Easy to find and parking outside hotel. Looks lovely from outside

Review 44：shower very noisy and too high to step into the tub, easy to slip and fall bed was too hard

Review 45：location was excellent relative to the beach and restaurants and shopping

Review 46：The hotel building has had its days and not only is most of the third floor uneven, the bedroom facing the garden certainly had a serious slant and although amusing as it seemed like "Alice in wonderland house" but I wonder if it's safe.

Review 47：The location is prime.

Review 48：I really don't like hypoallergenic duvets and pillows and I don't sleep well with them - I completely understand why hotels have them, but it's a shame there can't be a choice.

Review 49：Great location and lovely view out of our window. Staff were super helpful and efficient.

Review 50：Needs updating inside the hotel, but still a great place to stay as quite clean.The table cloths in the breakfast room were quite dirty and were not replaced after someone had left the table, we all noticed that the waitress just threw all the crumps and remains of food into the floor, the cloth should have been removed with all the food bits in it and replaced.

Review 51：Great reception staff very friendly and great location for the money. We would stay there again

Review 52：Breakfast staff were very slow at cleaning tables .. One table had dirty plates in it the whe time we were in there.. Maybe just have someone soley to empty them so new guests can be seated quickly but didn't have impact on our overnight stay and would Definately stay again :-)

Review 53：Lovely hotel with sea view friendly staff and a good breakfast

Review 54：Rooms were not listed as with or without air conditioning and with no fans. it was a muggy day/night and I asked to change to a room with a/c. The milk provided with the tea made the drink taste awful.

Review 55：Location was excellent for my purposes. Staff were great. Room was very comfortable after upgrade.

Review 56：Bathroom Door did not close reported for action. Short stay one night so not fixed at time. Staff advised would be dealt with. Should have been done before as obvious problem.

Review 57：Staff willing to help with any queries

Review 58：breakfast was luke warm. the same round of drink's was not the same price. bar man did not know how to put a large shandy together. Not very good on details at reception to park the car. In need of revamp

Review 59：Only complaint I have is the screeching seagulls but this obviously isn't something that the Chatsworth could control.

Review 60：Staff were very helpful and done all they could to make our stay comfortable. Very comfy bed, although the room was a little 'cosy'in size.

Review 61：The room was so hot, and temperature uncontrollable! Staff overcharged us at dinner and 4 other couples on our table were overcharged!

Review 62：Plenty of room in our room

Review 63：There was nothing I didn't like!

Review 64：Staff were very friendly and helpful. I felt that the difference between a family owned hotel and corporate run hotel was very apparent and all members of staff appeared to enjoy their work and there was always a smilie greeting when passing in the hallways etc. I had a great experience and one of the best hotels I've stayed in.

Review 65：We stayed 1 night, the room was small and the floor had a fall of about 1 foot from front to back. It was bad enough that I nearly fell over on a number of occasions . The shower was a nightmare to work. The key for the room was the old style 1 key and a fob that was bigger than my phone. The breakfast well I've made better myself. The landing outside the room had 2 steps of different heights and it felt like we were on a boat. I won't be recommending the hotel to anyone soon. £120.00 for 1 night ripped off.

Review 66：There was not much to like.

Review 67：Night staff unhelpful.Cooked breakfast a joke 1 bacon sausage egg and 5 mushrooms. This is not a full english.. Stairs in some parts of hotel dangerous

Review 68：Wasn't much to like sorry

Review 69：The toilet area is so small (warning...graphic content) that you literally can not move your legs apart to wipe your undercarriage. It was insane. It genuinely needs an update...its a total deal breaker for another visit. Also no matter what we did the shower leaked all over the floor making a lake. Used all our towels to dry it after. Such a disappointment when the rest of the room was so lovely. Also...we hated a 10:30 check out...it was too early. After a late Saturday night at the wedding we were attending we could have really done with a bit of a lie in and didn't want to pay extra for it as we were already paying a premium rate for a refurbished sea view room.

Review 70：The newly refurbished room was very comfortable and felt very cozy. We had a gorgeous view out over the sea...lovely relaxed feel.

Review 71：The bathroom standard was poor. Lino lifting from floor and rather tired and dirty. Showers made a considerable racket. Bathroom generally very tired in appearance.

Review 72：I came for a friend's wedding. they made the booking. When settling the bill I was surprised to see that the Saturday night cost twice as much as the Friday night.

Review 73：Ease of access.

Review 74：Dreadfully uncomfortable bed. VERY loud noises above us from 5.30am. Fire alarm went off 7.20am but no explanation/check by staff to inform other guests it was a false alarm. When discussed situation with staff at check out --- no apology - very defensive response and actually supressed annoyance altough we were very polite. Spotlessly clean but VERy pokey bathroom. Genrally very clean but somewhat dated. Definetly barely a 3 star rating.

Review 75：Initial impressions outside very welcoming & attractive & well maintained. Very quaint & beautiful

Review 76：Room noisy, could here everything next door were saying..and doing!Went to the bar for a drink, no one there to serve so gave up. The only plus side was a good breakfast.

Review 77：Breakfast

Review 78：We asked about the shower on the first day as in the bathroom there was a dribble from the sink taps the bath and shower. We were told that it was probably too many residents using it at the same time. However the electric shower the following morning gave up altogether and other guests staying at the hotel at the same time said the water pressure in many different rooms was just as bad. The only alternative was to take a bath which took about 1/2 an hour to run.

Review 79：Its a real shame about the shower because everything else was great clean, recently refurbished room, friendly staff comfortable room/beds and breakfast was exceptional.

Review 80：As already stated.

Review 81：The reception staff were very helpful and smiling however, the restaurant staff could do with a bit more training (I was a silver service waitress in my younger days). It also wouldn't be hard for them to smile a little more.

Review 82：Room was a little small and although not avid TV watchers maybe that explained the 19 inch flat screen TV.

Review 83：Friendliness of reception & restaurant staff.

Review 84：The hotel was very charming. The location was perfect, seafront literally on the doorstep as was the town centre. The theatre's weren't to far away either.

Review 85：Very old & tired rooms. Curtains didn't close fully, A/C stuck on timer & very thin walls - very noisy. The breakfast toast was cold & scrambled eggs tasted like they were made from powdered eggs.

Review 86：Location was great

Review 87：Over priced compared to other hotels. Breakfast selection average considering the price. Wifi wasn't good enough to stream on one device and load pages on a second device. Shower leaked onto bathroom floor.

Review 88：Very friendly staff, lovely sea views from room. Great games room with pool and snooker tables.

Review 89：Air con didn't work so had to have window open which meant being woke up by the seagul chorus at 5 each day! Booked 6months prior but View from window was of a bus station which started v early each morning, men shouting loudly and laughing. Had scaffolding outside the window so view was disappointing

Review 90：Great location Lovely helpful staff Nice food

Review 91：Staff made you feel valued. The Owner was absolutely charming - I was supposed to be opening a fayre and my lift was delayed. He offered to drive me there himself! A lovely family feel to the establishment.

Review 92：most awfull old bed which was odd as the room was refurbed! My food was poor but my wifes was fine parking a problem

Review 93：Location quite good Hotel and room pleasant and clean friendly and helpfull staff

Review 94：Perhaps the room was a bit small but we were only there one night.

Review 95：The hotel was on a superb position and very clean. The breakfast was good and the staff very polite.

Review 96：Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, friendly reception, staff, waitress's, even the cleaning ladies, excellent good old fashioned English breakfast, plus a reduced parking tariff at the nearby multi-storey car park

Review 97：For the location and price it was an extremely dated hotel. Understanding it has a 200 year history, however, there's no excuse for 1980s decor in 2015.

Review 98：Staff all very friendly

Review 99：The mirror in the wardrobe was dirty. We were there two nights and it was not cleaned either days. The door to the bathroom was quite stiff and was difficult to open and close. We had a twin room and we had to push the beds apart. It would have been helpful if these had already been done.

Review 100：The breakfast was good but there could be more choice on the continental selection, for example pancakes.

Review 101：the beds were uncomfortable and the hotel was very noisey, we could here every movement and sound from every room around us, we were glad to come home and would not stay there again

Review 102：location

Review 103：I think the building needs renovation to reach out the European standards; the floor, bathrooms, beds need to be redone.:-)

Review 104：Very helpful and polite stuff.

Review 105：Bare wires hanging from air con unit. Waiter forgot to submit our order at breakfast. The smell of tobacco smoke filling reception because of people smoking on the main steps

Review 106：Location was good although shrouded in scaffolding

Review 107：The double beds are a bit on the small size, my Husband and I knocked elbows a couple of times.

Review 108：The free wifi was easy to get into, and was very fast, unlike some other hotels.

Review 109：No parking facilities. The hotel charges guests for a parking voucher to park on the street. Very shabby interior.. Common parts and bedroom. Appalling bathroom layout.. Very difficult to room around the room. A lot of noise from the street.

Review 110：Staff were very polite. Location was great.

Review 111：My room was way too hot but I found out subsequently that there were thermostats on the radiators so I could have switched the heating down/off.

Review 112：Nice clean room overlooking the gardens to the sea. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.

Review 113：very overpriced on the weekend I stayed - £170 for a double. Needed a bit of tlc. had a sea view but with scaffolding in front of it. room very hot and noisy street outside with windows open.

Review 114：nice staff and friendly welcome

Review 115：Rooms were worn and tatty blankets old and matted. We woke up with bites on us including on baby. Staff unhelpful and when asked if any animals were allowed in too which may have caused bites advised emphatically not. However this was untrue as website advised travellers with dogs to bring own beds!! Still awaiting a call from main manager to discuss as promised three days later.

Review 116：The decor was a little tired and dated, however, I could see they were obvioulsy doing the downstairs areas up.

Review 117：The location of the hotel was great. The room had everything that we needed.

Review 118：Very noisy room all night long, right next to the bus station and thin windows. The breakfast was slow and food wasn't great. Also, was very full of seniors, which we didn't mind at all, but not much going on!

Review 119：Was a lovely rustic hotel, good value for money

Review 120：The room was the size of a dog kennel. The carpet was worn out with an iron burn in it. The bed was small and uncomfortable. It was too hot. It was very noisy from the traffic and people in the street disturbing our sleep all night.

Review 121：The staff, the position, the breakfast, the cleanliness.

Review 122：the hotel is undergoing refurbishment which was not advised during booking process. We were allocated a room which is in desperate need of refurb, threadbare carpets and shabby décor. Social area's screened off

Review 123：the breakfast and the refurbished dining room

Review 124：See above, I digressed. Understandable though, eh?? Also I understand the building must be listed but the window in our room did not close completely, meaning a noticeable draft was present with curtains open and traffic noise woke us too early again due to insufficient window closure this time from a sound perspective. Some mock sash windows might be the answer to satisfy all needs.

Review 125：Location great, reception staff very helpful and approachable. Breakfast decent enough but service indifferent, and communicative understanding not too great. Upon arrival in dining area for breakfast, were told to help ourselves to the buffet whilst a table by the window was cleared. In the meantime another couple came and were shown to said table whilst we were acquiring cereal, leaving us somewhat stranded and looking rather foolish wondering where the hell we were suppose to sit! Unbelievable.

Review 126：No actual bad experience but we felt that the evening menu choices could be more interesting.

Review 127：The location and very comfortable beds. Staff were pleasant and friendly and the hotel was very clean.

Review 128：not sure about my room this time,it was over the gardens as requested but it was on a slope and very strange feeling to walk around and the furniture been cut to fit,not a pleasant experience

Review 129：i love this hotel,i like the old world charm and the breakfast is incredible

Review 130：Nescafe instant coffee in the room Kenco is so much nicer

Review 131：Comfy bed,and nice linen, friendly staff, good breakfast in newly decorated dining room Good wI fi Good size room Biscuits were nice !

Review 132：The rooms were below par. Having stayed in the Chatsworth before I was looking forward to it. The bed was very comfy but the room felt like you were on a ship with an uneven floor. It was quite warm in there.

Review 133：I booked the Chatsworth for my Mum's birthday as a treat as I had been married there 3 years ago. The breakfast was very good excellent quality sausages and fresh ingredient on the first morning they cooked my breakfast perfectly the first morning but the second my poached egg was hard boiled.

Review 134：bathroom very small taps not suitable for elderly and fitted incorrectly, poor complimentary toiletries. food quality basic

Review 135：bedroom and seaview was lovely

Review 136：Bed Mattress very uncomfortable, Decoration dull needs updating , Bed blankets feel horrible, Bathroom, bath to high to step into, water leaked through the shower glass onto the floor big puddle.!

Review 137：Location good, breakfast good.

Review 138：Being a lone traveller wuth a pet. I was unable to take my dog to the resturant or leave him in the room alone and was charged £3.00 a morning for my breakfast in my room. I think this needs to be looked at. Julie and Otis the dog

Review 139：The staff were very polite and kind

Review 140：Dining room staff was not very friendly or attentive, even when the dining room was nearly empty. Had a room at the back of the hotel, overlooking the bus company parking... got a bit loud at times, but not bad. Room walls are very thin ... could hear housekeeping working next door and one night my neighbor was a door slammer. Overall very, very little to dislike.

Review 141：Location very close to the sea, shopping and public transport. Charm, wifi available, room was nice size with bath/shower. Bed was reasonably comfortable and hotel is generally very quiet. Renovations in progress, so obvious they pay attention to the condition of the hotel. Desk and housekeeping staff were wonderful. Has a working elevator. Good value. Have not been able to get in on previous visits during the tourist season, and I now understand why.

The Fine Print

On-street parking vouchers are available to purchase at the hotel reception.The hotel kindly request that you provide bedding if bringing a dog. Dogs are not permitted in any of the public areas including the bar, lounge and restaurant, and should not be left unattended when leaving the hotel.