Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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British cuisine
Junior Studio Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2 bars/lounges
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14 per person)
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪6 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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Superior Room King Bed And Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Senior Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room with 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Sea View Junior Suite With Super King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • 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. 1024 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 433 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1678 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Dismissive staff, good breakfast, great location but the bar lacked atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, pleasant and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff! wonderful service! only there for a single night and use the spa the next day before leaving the hotel. would highly recommend and use again. Location is perfect for the lanes, really good for shopping nightlife bars, drinks etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ELDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel but a bit pricey. Excellent location and very near restaurants and seafront view is superb. Will revommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great views of the beach, friendly helpful staff, great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay with my partner, service was great, the spa was a little unclean, the breakfast was lovely with great variety of food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andreea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and well positioned to make the best of Brighton. Parking a bit steep but suspect that’s the norm for the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Lovely room and fab location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Doesn’t look much from the outside but when you get inside it is beautiful. We had a superior king room & it was very nice & very clean. Totally recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Kate

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast q on the weekend for pancakes and omelettes was too long. The coffee at breakfast was horrible. Windows looking out to the seafront were filthy. A pillow case was dirty. No slippers or gowns to go down to the pool and spa Really expensive parking. Wouldn’t book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and well furnished. Good choice of breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

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

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes and not comfortable beds. Not overly clean. Staff disengaged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026