The staff were very friendly, and the view from the room was stunning. Little details such as a dedicated make-up removal flannel and complimentary feminine hygiene products were a welcome touch that I've never seen at a hotel before.

The window didn't quite shut fully so it was a bit noisy, especially with the wind.

Great location just across the road from the beach and just to the east of the pier. Our room was perfect for a family of four with two double beds, a sofa and plenty of space. There was a bath which is always handy with young children and the staff were great. Mike was particularly friendly and great with my kids. The hotel is in easy walking distance of the pier and the shops and attractions along the seafront. There are food shops, restaurants, and cafes along St James's Street just around the corner towards town or going the other way is Kemptown which has some great coffee shops and pubs. We walked everywhere from the hotel - up to the North Laines via The Pavillion,, to the shopping centre and through the Lanes down to the seafront again. Weather was pretty terrible but there is so much to do in Brighton it really didn't matter.

The welcome I got from Mike was really warm and sincere. He gave me a couple of recommendations for somewhere close by to eat, and he just could not have been more helpful or friendly. The room was a great size, and very clean indeed, my only criticism is the decor/soft furnishings/furniture are all a bit dated and mismatched in colours, but everything worked and it had everything you could possibly need. The shower room was equally clean and well equipped. The bed was the best bit! It was the comfiest mattress I ever slept on, and even the pillows were just the right ratio of squishy mess and firmness. The bed linen was very good quality and cool and comfortable. I’ve tried lots of B&B’s/Hotels in Brighton, and this is one I would have no hesitation in returning to.

The hotel was very cosy and staffed 24/7 which gave us ease of mind. Our room had a good view of the seafront which included a balcony and Humphrey, the resident diva icon who stands on guard 24/7. The best part was the staff, Mike was friendly and accommodating, when learning that it was mine and my partners anniversary, he offered us a complimentary drink to celebrate. He was lovely to chat to, and had plenty of interesting stories to share!

The room was a bit outdated, cleanliness of the bathroom and sheets could have been better and the balcony door did not lock.

The lady at the reception was so helpful with our booking in and helping us with the parking too. We were downstairs in a double/twin room and the room was spacious and light. Modern too, as was the bathroom. We had breakfast the next day and this was one of the best I have had for sometime. All local produce and filling too. Loved the poached eggs, perfect. We would stay again most certainly. We were told of the history of this hotel as there was a Noel Coward suite (leisure room to sit) and Ivan Novello also had a house within this hotel. I was with friends for a Soul event in Brighton for the day/night. Great Hotel. Thank you

The Hill walking up as I had a few beers that made the walk seem longer. But that's nothing to do with Hotel.

Location perfect, really nice if you like the walk into town, more locals here and hidden gems. Parking available, small and limited but got one and was so much simpler for the trip. Room small and cosy, very lovely. Heating was on so on a warm day, walking into a warm room was bliss. Little balcony and fab view of the coast. Staff were professional polite and friendly. Bed was very comfortable

Couldn’t eat in the room, was surprised to learn this but appreciated why, was managed well at midnight with a take away pizza- set us up on the dining area and even brought a jug of water and glasses, checked in on us too. Windows were dirty, but I wonder how hard it might be to keep windows clean on the coast. Couldn’t open the window to the balcony to get fresh air in the morning. We are assuming it’s because we went out on the balcony when we arrived, we didn’t see a sign to say it was decorative only- we we assume it was locked when we were out. Likely our own fault, but would have appreciated a note to say don’t do it, and leave it open for us

This was our second stay in this lovely hotel. Perfectly placed. Just a short walk from the pier and attractions. Beautiful view from our room. Room was clean and large. Hotel was lovely and warm, which was very much needed in December in the middle of the worst storm this year. Mike on reception is an absolute gem. Such a lovely man. Nothing was too much trouble. He kept me topped up with teabags, milk and biscuits. Really is an asset to the hotel. We will definitely return again.

The only downside is the parking. There are only four spaces at the front of the hotel. But this is the norm for the beachfront hotels in general. You have to be very lucky to get one on the small hotel carpark (we were lucky last year but not this year) There is street parking right opposite but it cost over £70 for 2 days, so we opted to park down by the beach, which was a little bit more of a walk with our cases (and quite a few staits to climb up) but it was alot cheaper at £23 for 2 days. Wasn't a major issue for us, didn't spoil anything but worth mentioning.

Amber on reception was lovely, asked about a £10 upgrade for a seaview but zero pressure when I said no. Breakfast was great and the lady serving and cooking was lovely, the best poached eggs I have had in ages! The free parking spaces out the front are why I choose the hotel but in fact, having been twice now, I would stay here again even if there weren't any parking spaces!

First time I stayed I had a bigger room with a table which was perfect for working on laptop. This time I had a smaller room with no table (but a dressing table) not quite as good for working on but my fault for not booking a bigger room!

Personally, I loved the old fashioned ways they have kept, i.e, actual keys for the room door that you leave at reception, headed paper receipts, telephones in the room. The buildings original features. Breakfast in the dining room with nice linen. It reminded me of what a real old seaside hotel used to be. The location is perfect and we had a sea view which was lovely! The rooms are very clean and the bed linen and pillows lovely, the complimentary tray in the room was generous and well thought out, (the milk carton dates need checking). The bathroom was relatively modern and pristine, and the complimentary bits again thoughtful . I had good night and was comfortable.

The windows were dirty from sea salt snd rain on the outside so the ‘sea-view’ was impaired but i think they would need cleaning weekly to keep them clean which is obviously unpractical. The phone in the bedroom lights up every 20 mins or so, illuminating the room, very annoying at night.

Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. We had a great sea view. The room had everything we needed including lots of coffee and teas, some biscuits and sweets. There was an iron and ironing board which isn’t very common. Very clean and comfortable. Location was great, not in the centre but only a short walk away and Kemptown had lots of lovely restaurants and cafes.

The building is quite old and a little tired but all the positives more than made up for it. Walls a bit thin but maybe our neighbours happened to be particularly loud!