Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel 4 stars

Customer review rating 3.9/5 1,341 reviews

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Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel
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Hotel extras

  • An ALLSAFE Clifton Environmental certified hotel

  • The Goulty restaurant serves locally inspired dishes

  • Grade II listed building with original features and newly refurbished bedrooms

  • The Coast View Suite is the ideal backdrop for weddings

  • The famous Bandstand is directly opposite the hotel

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 15h00

Check out up to 11h00

Paying

Services and practical information
  • WIFI/Internet Access
  • Parking
  • Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • LONDON GATWICKPaying
  • Reception open 24 hours a day
  • LATE CHECK-OUT UP TO 6PMPaying
  • Dry cleaning / IroningPaying
Catering
  • BreakfastPaying
  • 1 restaurant(s)
  • 1 bar(s)
  • Room service
Business services
  • 6 meeting room(s)
  • Copy/print service available
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Hotel location

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

149 Kings Road
BN1 2PP
brighton
united kingdom

Tel: +4401273351012

Fax: (+)01612342819

Check-in from 15h00

Check out up to 11h00

  • By plane

    LONDON GATWICK At 32.18km / 20 miles - Shuttle paying

  • By train

    BRIGHTON STATION At 2.41km / 1.5 miles

GPS :50.822763, -0.155482

Companies

  • AMERICAN EXPRESS 1.5 km / 0.93 mi
  • BRIGHTON CITY COUN. 1.0 km / 0.62 mi
  • BUPA 0.6 km / 0.37 mi
  • DELOITTE 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • DOMESTIC & GENERAL 0.9 km / 0.56 mi
  • EDF 2.0 km / 1.0 mi
  • FAMILY INVESTMENTS 2.3 km / 1.43 mi
  • LEGAL & GENERAL 2.3 km / 1.43 mi
  • LLOYDS TSB 0.9 km / 0.56 mi
  • RICARDO 9.6 km / 5.97 mi
  • SOUTHERN WATER 16.1 km / 10.0 mi
  • VIRGIN MEDIA 0.7 km / 0.43 mi
Companies

Your meetings and events

Mix business with pleasure and host corporate events by the seafront in the Mercure Brighton hotel's meeting rooms. Our six air-conditioned meeting rooms hold between 8 and 180 persons. Two have sea views and all have complimentary high-speed WIFI access. You'll get limited daytime parking when you book a meeting room. Post-meeting, catch up with your office with wireless Internet access in the lobby and bar. When the day's business is done, you can flop into the comfortable Hypnos beds in our Guestrooms.

Room descriptions and layouts

6 

meeting rooms

From 1 to 180 

attendees

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General equipment

  • Screen

  • Flipchart

  • Videoconferencing

  • Lectern

  • Podium

  • Day light

  • WIFI access

  • Syndicate rooms

  • Video equipment

  • Overhead projector

General equipment

When organizing your meeting, the hotel will be happy to discuss the availability of its facilities and services with you.

Our accommodation(s)

All bedrooms feature a flat-screen TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Upgrade to a room with a sea view and air conditioning. In privilege and superior rooms you 'll enjoy a Nespresso coffee machine, robe and slippers.

Classic room for 2 adults and 1 child and Inland View

  • Max. number of persons: 1
  • Area: From 6 m² / 65 sq ft
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Classic room with 1 double bed and Inland View

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Area: From 11 m² / 118 sq ft
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Classic room with 2 single beds and Inland view

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Area: From 14 m² / 151 sq ft
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Classic room for 2 adults and 1 child and Inland View

  • Max. number of persons: 3
  • Area: From 12 m² / 129 sq ft
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Classic family room for 2 adults and 2 childrenNon contractual photo

  • Max. number of persons: 4
  • Area: From 28 m² / 301 sq ft
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Privilege Room with 1 Double Bed

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Privilege room with 1 double bed and sea view

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Area: From 13 m² / 140 sq ft
  • Views: Ocean/Sea view *

* Subject to availability

  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Privilege Room with 1 Double Bed, sea view and balcony

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Views: Ocean/Sea view *

* Subject to availability

  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Superior room with 1 double bed and sea viewNon contractual photo

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Area: From 32 m² / 344 sq ft
  • Views: Ocean/Sea view *

* Subject to availability

  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Classic accessible room with 1 double bed

Accessible room
  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Area: From 12 m² / 129 sq ft
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities

Compact Room with one double bedNon contractual photo

  • Max. number of persons: 2
  • Wireless internet in your room
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
Rooms

Our restaurants and bars

THE GOULTY

Type of cuisine: International

The Goulty offers traditional and locally inspired cuisine, delicious desserts and a selection of fine wines to compliment your meal. Offering panoramic sea views, we invite you to have a light snack or a delicious three course meal.

Menu (PDF)

Dinner

18:30 - 21:30

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NH BAR

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Enjoy a carefully crafted cocktail and nibbles in the new NH Bar while checking your social media with complimentary WiFi access. Offering a range of wines, beers, gins and afternoon tea with fizz, you can sit back and relax until you are ready to leave.

Lunch

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Dinner

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Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

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ALL Rating 3.9/5

1,341 reviews

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TripAdvisor Rating 3.5/5

259 reviews

Well located

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Robert C. Solo - 02/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

A very comfortable stay.

Dear Robert Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon! Sincerely, Barry

Very attractive hotel, in great position, but parking charges and very poor breakfast took shine off experience

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Linsey D. Families - 02/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel was comfortable, but did not strike me as over clean considering we went when covid was on the rise. The car parking charges were not a good introduction to the hotel, nor was the fact that we had to pay in full before we even went to our room. The breakfasts were atrocious, and it would have been better if we had been given a voucher for the takeaway over the road.

Dear Linsey Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Felt safe and comfortable

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Mry Couples - 28/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We were well looked after and it meant I could be with family for the first time in months, thank you

Dear Mary , We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry

Well located, easy parking, friendly staff

Customer review rating 3.9/5

David Families - 28/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The room was very comfortable and the staff friendly. But the parking was expensive and the COVID breakfast very poor, even accepting it could not be in the restaurant.

Dear David Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

LOST ALL MY MONEY

Customer review rating 3.9/5

S E. J. Friends - 23/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I booked with Secret Escapes. I called the Mercure Brighton hotel and spoke to a helpful gentleman. I am unwell and had to cancel the room (I am now in hospital). The Man explained that I could not cancel with them because I had booked with with Secret Escapes. I could not contact Secret Escapes as there was not a telephone number for Customer Services. Unfortunately I am in hospital after being admitted to hospital on Saturday 19 December with no idea when I will be discharged. It was a great upset to not go as my friend and I had specially planned it (her daughter is a student at Suxxess Uni) and we both love Brighton feom our Uni days. £79 is a lot of money to lose - Like ‘throwing it away’.

Dear Sarah Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. I am sorry to learn you were not able to contact your booking agents, Secret Escapes and will forward your comments on to them. We appreciate your sharing your concerns. May we wish you a speedy recovery and a Happy Christmas Sincerely, Barry

Unwelcoming staff, no Wi-Fi for entire stay and no apology

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Andrew G. Solo - 22/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I am close to being an Accor Diamond member and have spent over 80 nights in Accor hotels around the world this year from Pullman in Thailand, to Sofitel in Luxembourg to Fairmont in Mexico and Monte-Carlo and even several stays in Ibis budget hotels in France. In Brighton, there is no “hello” or “welcome”, Totally unfriendly, I was lucky to get a room upgrade but they would not give me a late checkout to 13:00 despite the hotel being almost completely empty. I complained about the Wi-Fi not working (also almost no phone signal) and they had an “I don’t care attitude” with the popular excuse that any problem is due to Covid, which was the explanation given for the Wi-Fi not working. I have had much friendlier and better service at Ibis Budget hotels.

Dear Andrew Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. I understand that the Wifi issue was an external problem beyond our control but this should have been fully explained to you We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Overnight Stay

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Mrss Couples - 22/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Good:- 1. Location 2. Parking 3. Cost of the deal we booked 4. Jessica on Reception 5. Size of the room Not so good:- 1. Cleanliness of room - hairs in bathroom; previous occupant's lipstick on the floor by the sofa 2. General condition of the room - hole in the bottom of the bath panel; bathroom door very worn at the bottom; curtains hanging off some of the hooks; net curtains were grey; one bulb was out over the mirror 3. Breakfast - AWFUL. Served in the ballroom which is a dreadfully tired room with no natural daylight. I had the Full English. The poached eggs were very hard, the sausage was raw on one side and burnt on the other, the bacon was tough as old boots. I appreciate that we live in challenging times and the hotel is no doubt running with far fewer staff than is usual, but there were only 4-5 other tables of 2-3 people in the room

Dear Sharon Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Well located and comfortable

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Brenda Couples - 21/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

A beautiful building with a stylish reception and welcoming, helpful staff. The bar area looked inviting, though was closed due to COVID restrictions. Our room had a balcony with an amazing sea view, close to the i360 and overlooking the Victorian bandstand and the framework of the West Pier. The bed was very comfortable, bathroom smart with a good shower and we felt safe that the room was clean and Covid secure. A delicious freshly cooked full English breakfast was delivered to our room at precisely the time we had booked. There was a coffee machine and kettle. Parking was available. The powerful spotlights on the balcony could have disturbed our sleep, but this was effectively mitigated by heavy curtains. The paintwork on the balcony doors needed attention, however, we totally appreciate the effect of the wild weather and salt spray on buildings close to the sea. Overall, we had an excellent stay.

Dear Richard We very much appreciate your feedback following your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. It is always easy for people to respond when things aren’t so good, so you taking the time is hugely appreciated by us. If you get the opportunity to share your positive experience on Trip Advisor we would be very grateful. The team are rewarded for all positive reviews and any team member mentioned by name is given an additional cash reward. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry

Great position on seafront

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Anonymous Couples - 21/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Loved the decor as you walk in and our room was amazing. The cooked English Breakfast was perfect and the serving staff very attentive .

Dear Jacqueline We very much appreciate your feedback following your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. It is always easy for people to respond when things aren’t so good, so you taking the time is hugely appreciated by us. If you get the opportunity to share your positive experience on Trip Advisor we would be very grateful. The team are rewarded for all positive reviews and any team member mentioned by name is given an additional cash reward. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry

Well located

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Anonymous Couples - 20/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Door lock didn’t work. We had to go back to night porter 3x to get door to open (card key had not been kept near mobile phone) Shower needed refurb Cup ‘ring’ marks on bedside table

Dear Angela Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Beautiful hotel, great location

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Matt Couples - 20/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We visited Mercure for a short break. The location is great and the view was lovely when we had our morning coffee. We will definitely be visiting again

Dear Matt We very much appreciate your feedback following your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. It is always easy for people to respond when things aren’t so good, so you taking the time is hugely appreciated by us. If you get the opportunity to share your positive experience on Trip Advisor we would be very grateful. The team are rewarded for all positive reviews and any team member mentioned by name is given an additional cash reward. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry

Lovely quirky decorated hotel and very clean

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Anonymous Couples - 20/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overnight stay, lovely room, nicely decorated and very clean. Lovely bathroom. Reception staff were nice on arrival. I would give my stay a 10 out of 10 but the gentleman on the door at breakfast was very curt and unfriendly. I know we are in difficult times but a friendly manner and smile would not have gone amiss.

Dear Janice We very much appreciate your feedback following your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. It is always easy for people to respond when things aren’t so good, so you taking the time is hugely appreciated by us. If you get the opportunity to share your positive experience on Trip Advisor we would be very grateful. The team are rewarded for all positive reviews and any team member mentioned by name is given an additional cash reward. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry

Good view, bed, clean room

Customer review rating 3.9/5

George Couples - 19/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Such a lovely hotel, staff are really nice and helpful! Breakfast could come out quicker, but was nice.

Dear George Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon! Sincerely, Barry

Great location

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Cathryn Couples - 17/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Lovely seafront location, had room with a sea view. Rooms nicely decorated with everything you would need. Adjustments made due to COVID well thought out.

Dear Cathryn Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon! Sincerely, Barry

Fantastic COVID-secure stay on Brighton Seafront

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Steve Couples - 17/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We stayed for a few days in early December after a long, slow year at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the COVID-secure policies in place made us feel safe and the upkeep of the hotel was also great. Recommended.

Dear Steve We very much appreciate your feedback following your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. It is always easy for people to respond when things aren’t so good, so you taking the time is hugely appreciated by us. If you get the opportunity to share your positive experience on Trip Advisor we would be very grateful. The team are rewarded for all positive reviews and any team member mentioned by name is given an additional cash reward. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry

Well located

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Jeremy C. Families - 16/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overall OK buyt the reception on initiually entering to hotel was brusk and the staples in the room caropet was an interesting experience

Dear Jeremy Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Well located but disappointing room and rather noisy

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Marie Couples - 15/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

This hotel is in a good location and has a beautiful lobby. The staff are pleasant and polite. Unfortunately my first impressions did not last. The wait to check in was unacceptable, especially as we had been to drop our luggage off only 40 mins before and could almost certainly have checked in then. The room was disappointing - we had booked a certain type of room with a sea view and had been contacted in advance to say that we could not have the sea view, as there were works going on, and that we would get some of room cost back at the end of the stay as a result. No issue there. That said, the room itself was still comparatively expensive (£143 inc. breakfast), and I would have expected more. It was not large and the decor, fixtures and fittings were rather tired. possible COVID regulations may have led to some of the normal amenities being removed, but overall I hope it was not the class of room we had originally booked, as that would be even more disappointing. In terms of robes/slippers, it was also set up for one person - knowing how many people are arriving is an easy thing for a hotel to get right! I realise this is a subjective point, but it was also very cold when we arrived, and took a while to warm up. The biggest issue, however, was the way the sound carried through the walls of the rooms. Music and TV from nearby rooms, possibly not next door but several rooms down the corridor, as well as people shouting in the night disturbed our sleep and made for a less than restful stay. We mentioned this on check out.

Dear Rachel Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that hat essential maintenance works meant the original room type was unavailable. and your experience did not meet your expectations; despite the reduction in rate and complimentary car parking. Please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Good location and friendly staff.

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Anonymous Couples - 15/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is right on the seafront which was lovely to wake up to in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful and some of my All Accor status benefits were provided so I was upgraded to a privilege room as an example. The hotel admittedly is quiet tired and seems more like a 3 star than a 4 star hotel.

Dear Luke We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barry
Customer review rating 3.9/5

Debbie G. Couples - 13/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We booked a privilege room with a sea view but were advised that there was renovation work at the front of the hotel. There was no sign of that. I don’t believe we were given a privilege room in the courtyard. The only time available for breakfast was 8.30 which was ridiculous. I would not recommend or stay there again.

Dear Debbie Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. The building work is on an external fire escape at the rear but services the front of the hotel from the first to the sixth floor. Until work is complete we are unable to use the front of the hotel. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

Good location

Customer review rating 3.9/5

Amanda Couples - 13/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is in a great location for everything. A little disappointing that the bar and restaurant were shut yet the price did not reflect this. Would love to stay again though when things get back to normal as it does look a lovely hotel. Our room was very spacious and clean.

Dear Amanda Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barry

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