Kings Hotel

Kings Hotel descritpion

Kings Hotel sells fast on our site. In central Brighton and with views of the seafront, this magnificent Grade II heritage-listed building overlooks the West Pier and offers free Wi-Fi. The train station is a 15 minute walk from Kings Hotel.
A wide-ranging breakfast menu is available at Kings Hotel, including pancakes with fresh berries and maple syrup, grilled or poached fish, and a full English breakfast. The K Bar has a wide selection of drinks available along with a limited snack menu.
All rooms are suites and many have scenic sea views. Each room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, hairdryer and hospitality tray.
Situated just feet from the beach, the Kings Hotel is a mile from Brighton Pier. Local attractions including the Brighton Centre, Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion and the Sealife Centre can be reached in a 20 minute walk.

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Facilities of Kings Hotel

Pets ：Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar

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

Parking ：Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Services ：24-Hour Front Desk | Baggage Storage | Dry Cleaning | Fax/Photocopying

Reviews for Kings Hotel

Review 1：The carpet in the room. I'm slightly allergic and therefore I prefer wooden or tile floor. Furthermore, I would have liked to see cheese, yogurt and ham at the breakfast buffet.

Review 2：Ideal location, lovely and helpful staff and nice room. Very quiet during the night.

Review 3：Only issue was the walls are a little thin, so you could hear people talking in the adjacent room.

Review 4：It was a very nice clean room, perfectly equipped for us.

Review 5：The traditional cooked breakfast was a let down for the price that we paid, very disappointing! The pancakes however were very nice. If you are able to then I would advise paying a bit extra for a room with a view at the front of the hotel, we had a room at the back of the hotel which was quite small and also quite cold!

Review 6：The staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were functional and clean. The hotel is in a great location on the seafront within 10 minute walk to the pier, shops and attractions.

Review 7：quite small rooms, and matress was very springy (sounds silly but could feel the springs through the matress)

Review 8：fantastic location, ideal for anyone wanting to see the best parts of brighton

Review 9：None

Review 10：Staff very pleasant. Stayed a number of times in past 2 months. Usually a single room. Space is fine, room and toilet/shower very clean and good facilities.

Review 11：The fan in the bathroom was very noisy and the room could do with a little TLC e.g new blind in the bathroom as it was very dirty. Breakfast was good, but felt very rushed and not very relaxing.

Review 12：The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Review 13：the location is on the seafront and nicely located between brighton and hove, which is also a lovely place to go for coffee or dine. The rooms are contemporary, comfortable and always as described, good facilities in room and very friendly breakfast staff. The older part of the building is a bit of a rabbit warren finding your room, but the stairs and lift are very clean and nicely carpeted. We were able to have our breakfasts made specifically to tailor our needs and this was included in the price, which is worth mentioning as a package for two including breakfast costs only ten pounds more, instead of the 20 pounds you would pay for two people on the day. Shame pastries and fruit weren't offered as well but a very good substantial breakfast menu was more than adequate. have been before and will go again. friendly helpful staff.

Review 14：Bed was a little uncomfortable with springs. Most prob the side all solo stayers sleep as not much room on other side.

Review 15：Staff very helpful and friendly. Very clean and warm !!! Reception staff great.

Review 16：N/A

Review 17：Very professional employes, very friendly. Fab locaton & obliging staff. Room very clean. I would definetly recomend to other people. Would like to stay again in near future:-)

Review 18：The beds were very uncomfortable. Could feel the springs. Also had to unmake the bed as quilt was tucked in one side which left it too short on the other. Room was outdated. Toilet had brown ring around the waterline. Asked bar staff where a restaurant was (turned out 200m) away and she didn't know. Breakfast was limited but nicely cooked though bought out when still eating cereal (of which there was a very limited choice).

Review 19：Reception staff were very friendly

Review 20：The noise from our floor, complained about it but went on for over 3 hours. Did complain to reception but notified "its Saturday night in Brighton" which didn't seem a valid reason for shouting/screaming/swearing/fighting INSIDE the hotel and on our floor. The people stayed on and the noise continued until nearly 5am. I don't believe the complaint to the hotel since has been taken seriously, promised a call that didn't happen and no email response.

Review 21：The location was great. The check-in staff were helpful.

Review 22：The hotel is little bit old and too many direction up & down in one floor to reach the room .. The elevator is only one & so much slow ... The Room was small .. hair dryer not working ... A Small tv .. And i can hear my own foot steps when i walk

Review 23：Location is in front of sea .. Hot water .. Clean towels

Review 24：Nothing worth mentioning as a negative. Priced low for a weekend, so naturally it attracts younger noisier people, but it was a very good value stay and I'll be back

Review 25：Clean and very well priced. Would use again

Review 26：Bedroom radiators uncontrollably hot; mattress was soft & had lumpysprings; rust stains in bath; but worst of all was the paper thin wallsand floorboards through which we could hear and smell the drunken,noisy, swearing, weed smoking guests in the next rooms. When Icomplained to night desk at 2am, the guests managed to pull wool oversecurity's eyes and deny it all - but party started up again at 4am.Did not sleep at all & we were exposed to weed & tobacco fumesall night. (We were in a non smoking room) warning: if like us, you wanta decent nights sleep for your young family, stay somewhere else.

Review 27：Night receptionist was polite and attentive to my complaint at 2am, butshould have dealt more strongly with the unacceptable behaviour ofguests in adjacent room, and thrown them out straight away.

Review 28：The shower was a joke and not worth the effort to turn the dial 70 times for a spot of water. The room was too hot and the tiny window was hidden

Review 29：The welcome staff were caring, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and lovely. The wifi was the best I've seen in a hotel. The breakfast host had the same approach.

Review 30：A major problem I had was the draft in my room, which made the door rattle constantly. The floorboards above were really creaky. It is currently being renovated which is a great news as it is a bit 'used' by now.

Review 31：The location of this hotel is great, everything is in close walking distance. The staff were polite and welcoming especially at breakfast. The room has tv and tea making facilities.

Review 32：Our room was quite small and a little disappointing, side view with scaffolding up, which can't be helped I know. But otherwise was comfortable, if slightly basic

Review 33：Fantastic location on seafront, lovely redecorated bar area and dining room, friendly staff.

Review 34：The floors were very creaky so you could hear everyone walking outside and above the room. The room was very hot, couldn't open the,window very far or turn off the radiator in the bathroom. Unfortunately there were really noisy guests opposite who kept us awake until 4 am! The bathroom tiles by the bath needed replacing and there was wear and tear in the bathroom

Review 35：The location

Review 36：Had to ask to move rooms as the room allocated 132 smelt rotten at first thought it was the plumbing but on further inspection noticed that room Is located by the bins . Not very pleasant . Second room was very tired looking and had stains on carpets and the bed well let's just say you could feel the springs . Would not recommend this hotel .

Review 37：Being able to change rooms Good location Late check in

Review 38：Some kind of pipe or boiler noise coming from the walls, quite loud, sometimes for 30+ min, usually during the day but once at 11:30pm

Review 39：Comfortable room & bed Nice size room Bathtub Very good location Late check-out

Review 40：The room was very warm and we couldn't find the air conditioning. The light in the bathroom was too bright for my friend. We didn't have breakfast as felt it was overpriced at £9.99 per person.

Review 41：Location was excellent, right on the seafront. Staff were very friendly and helpful and gave us a free upgrade to a triple room so that we had space to put our luggage. The beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the New Year special deal on Booking.com, which gave us what would normally be an £89 room for only £39, superb value for money!

Review 42：shower was of poor pressure and single glazing windows let alot of wind in

Review 43：The location is good, and the room is a good size. the bathroom was very big

Review 44：Pillows were a bit thin (but that might just be my preference!!) and was slightly disconcerted by the man walking past our first floor window sorting out the Christmas tree fairy lights in the morning! A seasonal hazard!

Review 45：Was offered an upgrade to a sea view room on arrival which was fantastic. Really great room, very relaxed atmosphere and superb value for money. Couldn't get a better location, short walk to the heart of Brighton.

Review 46：Bed/mattress cheap and uncomfortable. Heating on full blast in room and unable to control. Radiator in bathroom permanently off.

Review 47：Location and sea view. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Review 48：The room was massive compared to other similar hotels, clean and fresh, 2 beds with loads of space everywhere. The breakfast was waiter served and cooked fresh.

Review 49：Walls a bit thin, so can hear room next door if neighbours loud, which ours were.

Review 50：Staff were stunning in their service, really went above and beyond to help and keep us happy

Review 51：This time my only slight disappointment was our room wasn't as quiet as other years could hear our neighbours

Review 52：We have been visiting the kings for the last 5 years because we like it

Review 53：Could hear people upstairs walking about which was very loud. And it took approximately half an hour to 45 minutes for the staff to find ironing equipment.

Review 54：Good location, clean and friendly staff.

Review 55：The mattress

Review 56：The mattress was lumpy and staff had language issues as well as no attention to customers they should be greeted when coming through the door

Review 57：the room was right on the street next to the waste bins and the toilet was somewhat smelly.if we stay again i will request a different room not 132

Review 58：the position was great for us as we had a party on hove seafront to attend

Review 59：Breakfast could have been better....kippers were good! Needs a refurbish, the windows were filthy....sea view was good if you could see through the windows!!

Review 60：Location.

Review 61：Stained carpets in room rotting Window frames ,no fresh fruit for breakfast continental style none existent high price for a poor condition hotel chairs in food hall uncomfortable worn out bases won't stay here again unless hotel undergoes much needed maintenance work.

Review 62：Location view from sea front window

Review 63：Left before last night of the stay. Terrible mattress in bed.

Review 64：Poor quality room, moved twice. No power in shower, strange noise from outside the window.

Review 65：Single room quite stuffy and dusty. The window could only oen 10 cms so was quite claustrophobic. Shower stuck on a very hot setting. Coffee was rubbish.

Review 66：Staff really friendly and helpful. Great location. Hotel felt safe and warm. My single room had a big bed which was great! Clean and tidy room and bathroom - just a little tatty.

Review 67：Our first room 117 was the smallest room in a hotel I have ever seen and very cold. The hotel staff were quick to move us to room 102 which was considerably better. However our bathroom had a smell of drains. The hotel really needs a makeover looking a little tired and rather old.

Review 68：Great value for money, we chose the inc breakfast option. excellent location right on the sea front.

Review 69：The rooms where lovely, but decor of reception and hallways/staircase was very disappointing

Review 70：We liked the lay out of the room with our 3 year old the beds where seperated enough to ensure he routine of bed time was still easy to keep in place

Review 71：Staff were so friendly and polite, nothing was too much trouble. Facilities excellent, our room was huge and spotlessly clean, breakfast was very nice, overall very good value.

Review 72：Temperature in the room was too high and we were told that couldn't be lowered Maybe this hotel needs a bit of building work

Review 73：Staff very helpful It's an old building but kept clean Room service and cleaning was excellent

Review 74：Breakfast room not big enough so had to wait for a table. Room dusty in places. Room very warm (in early December) and no thermostat to adjust so not easy to change temperature.

Review 75：Good location on the seafront, easy walking distance to the shops, bars and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff.

Review 76：The rooms need refurbishment, the carpets in our room were dreadful. The parking is a expensive business, the hotel has limited space so we had to find alternative parking.

Review 77：The price is very reasonable and the location is brilliant.

Review 78：Bathroom drainage smelt. Very noisy and lights from outside shining in room. Breakfast was barely warm. Staff ok. False statement on email about parking. Won't be returning.

Review 79：Didn't like very much about the hotel

Review 80：The room on the second night was not serviced until we complained late afternoon but it was then sorted after about an hour's wait so probably housekeeping communication problems

Review 81：Excellent location and good view of the sea

Review 82：really really filthy doors between reception, rooms and restaurant, very poor breakfast, (cheapest possible ingredients used i.e. sausage ), watery coffee, broken window in room,very dated/tired bathroom

Review 83：leaving

Review 84：Room was very hot and no way to open a window, therefore poor ventilation. I should have complained. I thought the whole hotel was hot but was told at checkout that i should have complained because there was a way of turning down the heat in my room! Also, I suggested a handrail be put up OVER the bathtub so that one could hold on when taking a shower !

Review 85：As I am disabled breakfast was brought to my room which was helpful !

Review 86：Bed wasn't great, could feel the springs. Window was very drafty but it is an old hotel so you gotta expect that.

Review 87：Good location for The Lanes. Lovely cooked breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Room 401 was right on the sea front, great view.

Review 88：The beds were to soft and the pillows to you rolled into the middle of the bed .to say it was a non smoking room the room smelt of stale cigarette so had to leave windows open not a nice smell when your a non smoker .

Review 89：We liked the breakfast and the friendly staff

Review 90：1- the room very small for 2 2- the photo in the advertise for another hotel one mile between them 3- the swimming pool in the other hotel I must walk mile to go swimming which it's to difficult for me I'm disabled 4- the lift is very old it taks along time to come 5- the bed sheet wasn't clean 6- the room was overheat and the window don't open 7- always I book with booking com this is the first time I loose my mony 8- I'm not happy with that hotel Sorry

Review 91：I like the vew from my room

Review 92：Being woken up at 6am by bin men/deliveries

Review 93：Lovely hotel welcoming staff and very spacious room. Little bit of damp in one corner that had dried up and needed redecorating, window needed cleaning and hand soap pump did not work, however these are all minor gripes.

Review 94：Parking facilities although this appears to be the norm in Brighton, the only negative was our room was in the basement but assumed this was the area dedicated for pets

Review 95：Location,dog friendly,clean and all staff helpful

Review 96：I was very windy day and we were stayed sea front room , it was so noisy and they must reduce the noice by fitting double glassine. Couldn't sleep well.

Review 97：Fantastic view, good customer service and friendly staff

Review 98：The management tried to charge my credit card for your stay first thing in the morning even though the reservation clearly specifies that the payment will be done in cash upon arrival after 3 pm. Then they charged £50 extra with the reservation payment for their own safety which they kept but refunded at checkout time since they were not paid by credit card earlier in the day when they wanted. The room was too hot with poor temperature control and with a very limited view of the sea.

Review 99：The beach is across the road and plenty of takeaways nearby. Old rooms with plenty of space. A short walk from a Sainbury's Local store.

Review 100：The fact the room was very tired and the hotel was going through renervations and we didn't know at the time of booking.

Review 101：We stayed there last year and it was perfect but this time the room was a bit tired and the hotel was going through some renervations. The staff were very helpful and very professional. Couldn't fault them only the overall hotel.

Review 102：I was shown 5 rooms in all, the first one in the basement had a view of a wall and broken steps covered in green moss, which I declined. Most of the other rooms I was shown were cold and had air locks in the radiators and they had no key to rectify them. Original listed old sash windows let in the cold and windy air.I stayed in the 3rd room and then I had to move because of no heating in that room, I was shown a 4th room but again the radiators were not working. they said I could have an electric fire but they could not find one. . I finally settled in the 5th room they showed me and at last both radiators were working. Staff were automatic and there was no welcome from them especially as I stayed Xmas eve and Xmas day. I had to beg them to clean my room on Xmas day after telling the receptionist Theresa at 1.50 pm and then phoning reception at 4.20 and speaking to Steven, finally at 4.35 pm a chambermaid showed up complaining and moaning that it was not her fault , she had to do extra work as others had not showed up for work on Xmas day. I had no drinks or clean towels, she half cleaned the room/bathroom and left. On checking out of the hotel I was chased down the road by the receptionist Teresa telling me I had not paid for two breakfasts, I said I had never had them as I was booked in for room only. No sorry from her etc, one of the worst Xmas's I have ever had. Staff need to buck up and be more cheerful for starters.

Review 103：Not a lot to be honest.

Review 104：Our room quite small for couple, especially if for a long stay - ideally suited for single occupant,although o.k. for one night!

Review 105：Location and staff and facilities.

Review 106：The beds were a little uncomfortable and the room was a bit too hot, because our room was right near the boiler room! We managed to wedge the windows open so we could get a breeze in!

Review 107：The shower was lovely and strong, the location on the sea front was fantastic, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The free Wi-Fi was a nice touch, and though the signal was not very good at times, it was adequate for our needs.

Review 108：Not the most comfortable bed of all time, and the rooms are not particularly sound-proof.

Review 109：Great location on the seafront in central Brighton. The granola and pancakes at breakfast were both very tasty!

Review 110：Quite a lot of noise from other guests/staff Shower wasn't very hot

Review 111：Good location, price not bad, room in need of referb but was very clean and well maintained. all facilities provided were in good working order. Bedding was near new and very fresh.

Review 112：Bright green fire light on all night in room, was told it couldn't be turned off. Had no sleep, and the room didn't have a window.

Review 113：Value for money

Review 114：The efficient check in procedure and cleanliness. The staff were friendly and helpful. They are refurbishing areas of the hotel at present, but there is no disruption to the guests. The hotel is situated on the seafront convenient for both Brighton and Hove.

Review 115：somebody needs a lesson in how to cook scrambled egg! other than this I couldn't really find fault

Review 116：staff excellent. breakfast lovely - served at table; view sublime

Review 117：Staff perfunctory but not welcoming. Very noisy - got very little sleep the first night, a little better the next night - shower not really a shower. I would not recommend the hotel to anyone and I would definitely not go there again.

Review 118：For value for money it was perfect

Review 119：Greeted on arrival after a really bad rain storm absolutely soaking wet receptionist handed up 2 towels to dry ourselves

Review 120：The only thing that could be improved on is the furniture it looked a bit tired and worn.

Review 121：Hotel was right on sea front. Room was spacious and very clean. Staff seemed friendly and efficient.

Review 122：Awful staff (except for one guy in the restaurant at breakfast). The place was dirty, the plastic sofas sticky to the touch. Guests had dogs in the bar area and in their rooms. They charged a higher rate than the on-line price I paid when I booked direct for a second night.

Review 123：The hotel was on the sea front.

Review 124：Some areas scruffy but renovation currently being undertaken. Single glazed old sash windows did not cut out external noise.

Review 125：Ideal location, superb value for money.

Review 126：The only down thing about our room was it had a green tiny light at the door and fire door so when we went to bed and turned all lights off these two lights stayed on and were really bright , something that did disturb our sleep.

Review 127：Location was ideal . We went to brighton centre for a concert 5 min walk. Room was clean and spacious

Review 128：No refrigerator in room. Very, very slow lift (elevator). Parking not free but £15 per day and too small to fit my car.

Review 129：Excellent staff. Attentive and helpful.

Review 130：Being asked so much for a deposit when paying cash.wasnt made aware of how much this would be before hand :-(

Review 131：The price was very reasonable for the location

Review 132：Recently renovated room. Badly designed as there was No storage drawer space in room and no shelf in bathroom. Bath towel taken but not replaced 5 times door unlock mechanism didn't work !

Review 133：Breakfast Recently renovated room... Decor And large shower room. Duty manager and some reception staff very helpful

Review 134：The rooms the first room wasn't to bad.but the room needs decorated probably. The second room needs new carpet it was so stained the head broad looked like it had sperm shot over it. The bathroom door someone punch a hole not mended very well not really impressed with the make over.

Review 135：Some of the bathrooms need some attention... All working and a bit more maintenance and greater upkeep would make the stays more pleasant

Review 136：By the sea! Great locations as it is a short walk from the lanes, library, pavilion...

Review 137：Only thing was it was a bit shabby. Carpet needs replacing and flooring in bathroom. Just needs a freshen up but amazing for £45

Review 138：Offered upgrade to sea view room when arrived. Lovely big room, comfy bed, fresh linen. Good sized bathroom with deep bath. Good sized tv. Great view. Nice bar and friendly staff

Review 139：Rooms are basic old and dirty The first room offered was in the basement ! Impossible to sleep due to shouting swearing idiots running up and down the hallway all night

Review 140：Location

Review 141：The room we were in had a very noticeable problem with damp. To the point it would rub off on your hand. We woke up in the morning with a headache due to the smell of paint fumes as it had clearly been repainted recently. But not left long enough to dry. The bed was really uncomfortable both my partner and I could feel all the springs in the mattress. So didn't sleep well at all. Also for a sea view room. It was more a restricted view. Windows were filthy through the left window was scaffolding. The right window there was a large light shining onto the window which made it impossible to see out of it and the main window.

Review 142：I liked the fact the staff where all smiley and helpful.

Review 143：Incredibly welcoming and helpful staff. We asked for recommendations for places to have a coffee and eat and they couldn't have been any more informative. Nice and clean, lovely homely, relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast delicious. Also well located for Alfresco Restaurant, which is fabulous. Recommended.

The Fine Print

Please note that dogs are only allowed in the standard Double Rooms, and there is an additional charge for bringing dogs to the hotel.Bookings made that require payment at the time of booking will also require the payment card to be presented at the time of arrival.If you would like to pay in cash, a security deposit will be charged on your arrival and returned on your departure.Please note that the hotel no longer accepts payments by check.