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Reviews of Drakes of Brighton

4 out of 5
Drakes of Brighton
43-44 Marine Parade, Brighton, England

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 536 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 536 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 536 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 536 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 536 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a wonderful stay at Drakes. The hotel is clean, you can control the room temperature, I didn’t hear any noise and slept through the night, the staff were all really friendly (even drawing out a map of recommended places to visit) and amazing views of the sea. It was the perfect tonic for the quiet weekend that I needed, I left feeling refreshed. I would highly recommend Drakes and hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Drakes Host on Apr 3, 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a boutique type hotel of a very good standard. The quality of bed and bedding was also excellent. Lots of high class hotel extras around the room (Dressing gowns, slippers, toiletries etc). My only and very minor gripe was that the TV and air conditioning were seemingly very complicated to operate and the addition of some simple instructions / welcome information pack in the room would have greatly assisted.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Drakes Host on Mar 12, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review we really appreciate your feedback. We are currently working on a new info. pack for the room and should be in place very soon, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused. We hopefully will see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Drakes Host on Mar 9, 2024
Thank you for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Seiriol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel with friendly staff and classy breakfast. The views are spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Drakes Host on Feb 1, 2024
THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING REVIEW WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK!

4/10 Poor

WING SZE

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Drakes Host on Jan 28, 2024
Please contact us directly as you scored us quite low so we can discuss further...Thank you we do appreciate all feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Drakes Host on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and welcoming staff, very comfortable and well appointed room. Lovely quiet and cosy hotel and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you for your amazing feedback we really appreciate it!

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No double glazing, very noisy, air drafts and water leaking from heavy rain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jan 28, 2024
So sorry to hear that this, it is something we are working on at the moment to improve...Thank you for the feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Brighton
Excellent Hotel and Service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so welcoming and the room to a very high standard. The breakfast was excellent. Only minor issue was the very small shower/toilet cubicle. After showering the entire room was wet and there was not a lot of privacy fir toilet use (close proximity to the bed and could see through the glass doors).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from drakes Host on Dec 29, 2023
Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it and so happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from drakes Host on Dec 29, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff very friendly and helpful. This was our second stay at Drakes. Will return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Dec 6, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Drakes!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, location great, disappointed with breakfast, food a bit cold
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Dec 5, 2023
Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Nov 30, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate it and hopefully see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely. Staff were very helpful & supportive. Breakfast was very good. Our room was comfortable . We had a great view. There is no passenger lift but there is a luggage lift which helped moving luggage to & from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for your great review we really appreciate it and are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location, great staff but system issues
Great location and staff were really friendly and accommodating. However, the room we booked wasn’t the one we were allocated when we checked in. The room we had was very different and whilst I appreciate this seemed to be an issue with the hotels.com booking system, it was really disappointing. The breakfast menu has no vegan option which in 2023 (and especially in Brighton!) seems so odd. Room was clean apart from our bath which had what we thought was shards of glass all over one side of the base but it turned out to be pieces of clear plastic. Either way, it was obvious that a previous guest must have broken something and it was quite offputting to know it must have been missed during cleaning. All in all, we would stay again because the staff were lovely (and very apologetic about the room situation) but we were overall quite disappointed with the stay for the reasons I’ve said above.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Nov 6, 2023
Hello we are so sorry about the issue regarding the room mix-up and we understand completely that is was disappointing for you. We do always offer a vegan breakfast please ask your server when you order and this will be made clearer on our new breakfast menus. Thank you for the lovely comment about the staff we always appreciate it! Hopefully see you again.

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dilsk Restaurant was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Nov 5, 2023
Thank you for your review we really appreciate the feedback and we will pass on your comment to Dilsk restaurant

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Oct 28, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful score we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, excellent location, wonderful staff! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Oct 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review we really appreciate the feedback!

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Oct 18, 2023
So sorry from your score it seems you didnt have an enjoyable stay with us...please feel free to contact us regarding any issues you had. Thanks!

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had the superior room with the bath in the room, however, the shower was squashed into a space that was smaller than a cupboard and was shared with the toilet. Everything got wet when we had a shower…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes host on Sep 30, 2023
Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Oct 9, 2023
Thank you for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place, but also nothing high end. To access the bathroom I had to walk down a flight of stairs. Room had no view whatsoever. Looked directly at the roof of an adjacent structure. I would rate it at 3-3.5 stars. Staff was accommodating and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes host on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it!

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes host on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your great score we really appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and in walking distance to key Brighton spots. Staff were friendly and the room had all we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 11, 2023
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT REVIEW WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review score we really appreciate your feedback

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate it! we hope to see you again in the future

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you for your great review score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with very polite and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 2, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review we really appreciate it and so happy you had a great stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us so much and hopefully see you again!

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel on Brighton Seafront
Lovely clean hotel in close proximity to Brighton sea front and town. The staff were so helpful and friendly, breakfast was tasty and bar was cosy. Something to note is that most rooms are only accessible by stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes host on Aug 23, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review Christina. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
A fantastic hotel with an amazing view. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you for your amazing review we are really happy you enjoyed your stay so much and hopefully see you again!

8/10 Good

Trevor

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vonvenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you for your great score we hope you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very smart boutique hotel in prime location overlooking the sea . Staff are very accommodating friendly and efficient. Well done to all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review we really appreciate your feedback and hopefully see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Good Experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed a two night break at Drakes in Brighton.The hotel is well located on the front with easy access to the pier, pavoilion and lanes. We were slightly underwhelmed by the low key entrance and reception but the staff were delightful. Parking out the front was good and cost £15 per day. Our room was on the second floor at the rear which was very quiet but with a view over adjacent houses. Very comfortable bed and ample storeage but the bathroom was down a steep staircase of eight steps, not ideal at night. The room was very clean but the furnishings were tired and need replacing. Breakfast was very good and tasty. All in all a good experience but there is room for improvement in the furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 12, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 12, 2023
Thank you for the high score, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

4/10 Poor

Yasmin Iman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the freestanding bath with views over the pier and the sea was a great feature. However, be aware that people can see in from the street! The decor and furniture were worn down and smelled musty. I felt this was disappointing, given the price of the room! Some of the pillows smelled horrible as if they had never been washed, so I was unable to use these. There were bigger pillows, but it was uncomfortable sleeping on them. It was very noisy due to seagulls circling outside and the main road being right outside the single-glazed windows. I didn't like the bathroom as the shower was not separated, so the whole bathroom was wet, meaning going to the toilet on a wet floor and having a wet toilet seat cover. I didn't like this as it made it very inconvenient. However, staff were very friendly and accommodating and apologised for the pillow, thanking us for the feedback. Overall, great view, but I wouldn't stay here again as I think it's not good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you for giving us your feedback we always take it on board and we are sorry you didnt enjoy your stay as much as you had hoped.

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at Drakes of Brighton, and especially liked the bathroom in our room! The staff were very friendly and the facilities were excellent. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review we really appreciate your feedback!

2/10 Terrible

Jodi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid for a sea view and they said Expedia only booked a city view. The ergonomics of the rooms are ridiculous. They tried to update and modernize and compromised on too many things. It is not a good place. Closer to a 2 star
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Aug 3, 2023
Thank you for your review we always appreciate feedback...you did however book a city facing bijou room please check your confirmation and if wrong please contact Expedia directly.Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our third stop to the Drake's. Love it. I marked the comfort low as My Wife and I were not too keen on the wet room. Absolutely will not stop us from coming again though!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from drakes Host on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you so much...we look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score we really appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the perfect location.
Had a lovely overnight stay at here, room was compact but the huge bath was lovely and perfectly placed to watch the TV! The bed was really comfy with huge great pillows which is a nice change. Breakfast was really nice and served in their small but lovely restaurant downstairs. Overall a really nice stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from drakes host on Jul 18, 2023
Thank you so much for your fantastic review we really appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from drakes host on Jul 18, 2023
Thank you so much for your fabulous score we really appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved our stay , please could you extend breakfast until 11??
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jul 10, 2023
Thank you for your amazing review we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Drakes host on Jul 28, 2023
Thank you for your score we appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing score...we really appreciate it and hopefully see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good position
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Drakes Host on Jun 26, 2023
Thank you so much for your great review...we really appreciate your feedback!