Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Restaurant
Junior Studio Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Senior Studio Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, England, BN1 2GS
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪45 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Full Sea View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Studio Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Senior Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

At Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront , hit the beach, dine on-site at Promenade Restaurant or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront offers 210 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Brighton Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Promenade Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Brighton Beach and 5 minutes on foot from Brighton Pier
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Promenade Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine.
Atrium Bar – This bar specialises in British cuisine and only serves light fare.
Waterbar Brighton – This bar specialises in British cuisine. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 29 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Atrium Bar
  • Promenade Restaurant
  • Waterbar Brighton

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 29 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
Jurys Inn Waterfront
Brighton Thistle Hotel
Thistle Brighton Hotel Brighton
Waterfront Hotel Brighton
Waterfront Brighton
Jurys Brighton Waterfront
Jurys Waterfront
Thistle Hotel Brighton
Thistle Brighton

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1060 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1720 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff helpful amenities were great food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff all very friendly, great breakfast, great location, nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable hotel and conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spacious room excellent location and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel room was beautiful with a great view of the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent stay - will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely foyer and breakfast area. Clean and comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Lovely hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was clean and spacious, Staff were amazing and helpful. Bar staff were amazing great to sit and have a chat with while having a drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, freshly cooked omelettes were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, on the seafront, clean and comfortable stay for a seaside break.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, beach view room was lovely and very spacious and the view of the sea (once the mist cleared) was great to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean and great proximity to amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very happy with our visit, very clean, perfect location. Very comfortable hotel, staff very helpful. Most definitely will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless and staff really courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel for the family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are in Brighton twice a year enjoying some days off. One of the best Waterfront hotels over all and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room good, hotel nice and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Leonardo Royal Hotel Beachfront in Brighton offers a fantastic stay with beautiful sea views and modern, comfortable rooms. Its convenient location near the beach and city attractions is perfect for visitors. We enjoyed the friendly service and relaxing facilities, making it an excellent choice for our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026