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Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 2GS

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront - Seafront hotel with pool, 15-minute walk from Brighton Station

210-room hotel located on Brighton seafront. 5-minute walk to city center, 15-minute walk to Brighton Station, 45 km from London Gatwick Airport. Features indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. Conference facilities include 8 meeting rooms accommodating up to 300 people. Two restaurants: Atrium Bar & Lounge with glass ceiling, Seaview Bar with pier views. 24-hour room service available. Spa services provided at Ellaboos Beauty Salon. Parking available at The Lanes car park (£5.20/hour).

Additional perks of the hotel

Indoor swimming pool with set opening hours (6:30am-9pm Mon-Thu, 6:30am-8pm Fri, 8am-8pm Sat-Sun)

Meeting rooms equipped with LCD projectors, screens, and WiFi

Laundry and dry cleaning services

Free WiFi throughout the property

Wheelchair accessible rooms and lifts to all floors

Beauty salon offering manicures and massages

Room Options

Standard rooms feature side sea views, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with Freeview, and ensuite bathroom with free toiletries. Executive rooms include White Company toiletries and full sea views. Family rooms contain 2 beds, wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower. Suites offer separate living room and bedroom, air conditioning, and shower bathroom.

Other conveniences

Dream beds in all rooms

Tea and coffee making facilities

Electric kettle

AM/FM alarm clock

Ironing facilities

Heating controls

Carpeted floors

Sitting area

“The hotel's location by the sea made exploring Brighton effortless and enjoyable.”view full review

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“Great stay, cute atmosphere, truly enjoyed my experience!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(10.0)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 29 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 10 per person per day.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Croatian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Tagalog / Filipino

Year renovated:2009

Number of floors:6

Number of rooms:210

Former name

Waterfront Hotel

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.

Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Executive Double Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre

Brighton800 m

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 43.2 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 110.3 km

Train

Brighton railway station 1.0 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Delicious Breakfast

“I enjoyed the breakfast buffet which offered a great variety, including delicious cooked options and fresh fruits. The sea view from the breakfast room added a wonderful touch to my morning!” view full review

Comfortable Accommodations

“The room I stayed in was spacious, clean, and equipped with a super comfy bed that made it hard to leave in the morning. I also appreciated the nice rain shower that added a touch of luxury.” view full review

Luxury Shower Experience

“I was delighted with the large rain shower in my bathroom. It provided a refreshing experience during my stay, and the White Company toiletries were a lovely touch that made my bathing experience even better.” view full review

Shocking Room Upgrades

“Upon check-in, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had been upgraded to a room with a partial sea view, complete with a bottle of bubbly and chocolates for my husband's birthday. Such thoughtful gestures truly made our stay special!” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sauna
Steam room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 2GS

Map view

street view

Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 2GS

City landmarks

Between Church Street and Trafalgar Street

North Laine

610 m

Tower

British Airways i360

900 m

Harbour

Brighton Palace Pier

1.4 km

West Pier Kings Road

West Pier

900 m

Museum

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

1.1 km

Church St Royal Pavilion Gardens

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

620 m

Event hall

The Old Market

1.5 km

Shopping Area

Churchill Square Shopping Centre

630 m

Museum

Museum of Penny Slot Machines

800 m

Market

Brighton Open Market

1.7 km

Madeira Dr

Gaming arcades

610 m

17 Tichborne Street North Laine

Brighton Buddhist Centre

710 m

Museum

The Regency Town House

1.2 km

Parking area

Regency Square

790 m

Kings Road

The Golden Spiral

620 m

Kings Road Arches

The Doughnut

780 m

East of Brighton Pier to Brighton Marina

Kemptown

1.7 km

Garden

The Old Steine

970 m

Nearby

Garden

Royal Pavilion

420 m

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Brighton

490 m

North Street

Jubilee Clock Tower

570 m

Mall

The Lanes

490 m

Beach

Brighton Beach

510 m

Gallery

Fabrica

350 m

Museum

Old Police Cells Museum

100 m

Church

Parish Church Of Saint Paul

340 m

250c King_s Road Arches

Mechanical Memories Museum

130 m

Gallery

Zorian Artworks

140 m

Gallery

Kellie Miller Arts

150 m

Gallery

artrepublic Brighton Gallery

430 m

Restaurants

JB's American Diner

60 m

31 Kings Road

Terre A Terre

150 m

71 East St

Donatello

320 m

1-3 Brighton Place The Lanes

American diner

60 m

Brighton sea front near the old ship hotel

Pho

140 m

12 Black Lion Street

Lucky Voice Brighton

60 m

8 Black Lion Street

Indian Summer

160 m

70 East Street

No. 1 Bar & Bistro

150 m

1 Kings Road

The Wardroom

80 m

32-38 Kings Road

Plateau Brighton

210 m

1 Bartholomews

The Mesmerist

230 m

1-3 Prince Albert Street

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays

86%

Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

9.0

Location

10.0

Service

8.0

Dining

7.0

4/5 based on 3228 reviews

#14 of 46 hotels in Brighton based on Tripadvisor

Angela

United States, November 2024

10.0/10

A stylish and comfortable hotel with cute staff. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was very clean. A perfect base for exploring Brighton.

Rooms

10.0

The room was good and clean, the bed was very comfortable.

Service

10.0

The staff were very qualified, warm, and cute. Receptionist with short brown hair was especially cute.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a great location, in the center of Brighton, opposite the pier.

Dining

5.0

Didn't try hotel dining, but ate at a nearby restaurant and enjoyed it.

Facilities

9.0

Hotel looked nice and cute, with a smart design.

Diana

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

Breakfast was amazing! So much variety. The view from my room was fine. A few minor hiccups with room service, but overall a great experience.

Rooms

9.0

Executive Sea View room; lovely room with wonderful sea views.

Service

6.0

Some inconsistencies in room service and check-out; not always attentive.

Location

10.0

Great location on the seafront, near shops and the pier.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was excellent-high-quality, well-cooked, and plentiful. Room service was inconsistent.

Facilities

7.0

Hotel facilities were generally good, though revolving doors were broken.

William

United States, June 2024

9.0/10

The location is amazing, right on the seafront! While there were some minor issues, the friendly staff and fine views made up for it. I'd happily return.

Rooms

9.0

Our sea view room was fantastic, with a comfortable bed and great views. Some minor maintenance issues (bathroom door).

Service

8.0

Reception staff were generally pleasant and efficient, though one receptionist had difficulty understanding our requests. The doorman was particularly helpful.

Location

10.0

Perfect seafront location, close to the pier, shops, and restaurants. Ideal location for sightseeing.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was good, though some dishes were undercooked. Room service was inconsistent.

Facilities

8.0

The pool area was lovely, well-maintained, and enjoyable. Some minor maintenance issues (pool tiles, bathroom door).

Mike

United States, June 2024

7.0/10

Great location, but some service issues. Room was comfortable, but housekeeping and room service were inconsistent. Still, the location makes it worth considering!

Rooms

8.0

Comfortable and clean room, though housekeeping was inconsistent.

Service

6.0

Understaffed, leading to slow service and uncleared areas. Inconsistent room service and housekeeping.

Location

10.0

Fantastic location on the seafront, near The Lanes. Very convenient.

Dining

5.0

Room service was sometimes unavailable; no comment on other dining options.

Facilities

6.0

Hotel had a gym, but lounge areas were often dirty.

Arthur

United States, April 2024

9.0/10

My wife and I had a wonderful anniversary getaway! The staff were incredibly kind, upgrading us to a sea view room. The location was perfect, right by the beach and pier. The only minor issue was the pillows, a bit too firm for our liking.

Rooms

9.0

Our room was very comfortable with a great view, though the pillows were a little hard.

Service

10.0

The staff were absolutely fantastic, friendly and helpful, going above and beyond by upgrading our room for our anniversary!

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is unbeatable; right opposite the sea and a short walk to the pier.

Dining

6.0

We didn't have time to try the hotel's dining options, but breakfast seemed popular and well-regarded.