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19 - 27 The Drive, Brighton BN3 3JE, England
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The Courtlands Hotel
Ranked #30 of 43 hotels in Brighton
3.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Mumbai, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Not particularly good”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

The hotel location was great, and the staff were really friendly and helpful but the rooms themselves and the hotel, were tired and in need of a good update. We moved in the room and the toilet didn't work, so we had to use a toilet miles down the corridor. The other party in our booking had a toilet problem too. But to give them their due, they did fix the toilet while we were out. The car park was free which was a good.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hove, England, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Our Amazing Wedding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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I can not fault the amazing staff and the beautiful venue, yes a bit of updating and better showers needed but my god the most fabulous food!! Our reception room was decorated to an amazing beautiful level, Debbie the wedding co-ordinator is 5 star her attention to detail calm caring support both before and during our day guaranteed us a fabulous beautiful time and stay Thankyou

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beyond faded elegance”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We know Brighton well and have our favourite hotels so only stayed here as we were spending the weekend with two other couples who had already booked this hotel.
The place needs a major refurbishment. Our room, on the top floor, was small and the furniture was old, ugly and tatty. Most uninviting. The adjoining bathroom was spacious and clean but the fittings were old and the shower was an attachment hung on a hook over the bath. It was positioned in the wrong place and completely lacking in pressure so the water just trickled out.
In spite of turning it up, the radiator in the room didn't work - apart from the heated radiator in the bathroom there was no heating.so we woke in the night cold.
The bar was depressing, dark and dingy. What made it worse were the random dining tables set around the room that had not been set. We also thought that £7 for a sandwich (two slices of supermarket bread and ham) was a bit steep. We didn't bother with breakfast even with the discount offered when we checked in. (We went to Bill's!)
There was a breakdown in communication when the 'taxi for seven as soon as possible' we ordered turned out to be a minicab for four that arrived at 7pm.
None of these things were a huge problem, we were only there for one night, we received an apology for the taxi mix up and the cost of the sandwich was halved when we complained but it was so sad to see so little investment in the place. It could be amazing. I am not sure if it was anything to do with the owners but the Bentley sitting outside in the private drive seemed to indicate, rightly or wrongly, where the money is going.
Overall a very disappointing experience.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Nice hotel with free parking. Staff very pleasant. Room a bit dated but everything worked properly and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast very good.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“basic budget hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

i stayed at the hotel in a double room which was on the small side and dated furniture and fittings , had a noisy drunk guest above our bedroom and asking reception around 3 times over a hour the noise was discontinued this i would say did ruin our stay the flooring above was loose and made our light rattle although we enjoyed the spacious car park which is three would not return , the staff were friendly enough and in reception the day after i made my complaint were happy to either give us a room change if needed thankfully the guest above had booked out and no other guest were due so we stayed put the location is ideal for a nice walk into the city and there are great cafes restaurants all near so did not use the hotel , i would not return but would say its a cheap ok place to stay

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Courtlands Hotel Brighton
Address: 19 - 27 The Drive, Brighton BN3 3JE, England
Price range (per night):* INR4,425 - 9,578

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