The Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

Advantages: great location, cheap, nice rooms, excellent food
Disadvantages: no parking, quite dated

...Introduction to the hotel: The Royal Albion Hotel was built in 1826 and is situated in a fantastic location opposite Brighton pier. It is a three star hotel and has 186 guest rooms offering views of Brighton beach or the town centre. My experience of the hotel: I spent one night in the hotel in January of this year and for a three star hotel I was quite impressed. I and my girlfriend booked a double room for £55 and it was a spacious room with a four poster bed, couch, satellite television, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a lovely modern bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath. When we checked in the hotel staff asked us if we would like to upgrade to a room with a Jacuzzi batch for £10, we said no, but were a bit intrigued to find one anyways - they had obviously given our room away and were trying to get the extra £10 out...

beanie8844 09.03.2008 (11.03.2008) · Read review
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Review of Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

A solid Brighton Hotel

Advantages: Great views if you have a seafront room
Disadvantages: Bathroom a little lacking

...This was a good hotel to stay at if in Brighton but make sure you get a good deal because I don't think it's worth it at full price. It is not as glam as The Grand nor Metropole a few hundred yards up the street but does boast equally wonderful sea views. We were in room 201 and got a great deal staying the Sunday night only. The room had beautiful large bay windows overlooking the sea and remains of the destroyed pier. It was glorious to wake up to. The room itself was of a decent size although the bed was a little on the narrow side for the two of us. A few things to note on the downside: our room did have a big stain on the carpet and the bathrooms leave a little to be desired. They are very basic and the shower only reached a warm temperature while at full heat but never got hot. I think had we paid full price (which I...

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Review of Kings Hotel, Brighton & Hove

Six star service from a 4 star hotel.

Advantages: Close to all the sites and sounds of Venice.
Disadvantages: It is a bit on the expensive side.

...Hotel Al Ponte Antico. Venice. The hotel Al Ponte Antico is a four star hotel in the centre of Venice. It is situated on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge and has spectacular views of the bridge from the balcony. The hotel is part of a 15th century palace which has been lovingly restored by its current owner to its former glory. Each room is individually decorated in Louis XV period style elegance to a very high standard. There are only 9 rooms in the hotel which means that service is very personal and informal. The rooms contain the usual facilities such as minibar, Wi-Fi access, although we did not use it on this occasion, direct dial telephone, flat screen television and a superb bathroom with bidet and a multipoint shower. The bed was very comfortable. On arrival at the hotel we were greeted by Oliver who made us most...

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Review of Al Ponte Antico Hotel, Venice

Buzzing Brighton

Advantages: Central Location
Disadvantages: Better Hotels About

...Recently syaing in the Royal Albion hotel on business i found the hotel to be relatively okay. Arriving at the hotel, there is one problem that hits you, no parking, the nearest NCP is ten minutes walk away and cost £30 for three days and when you are lugging overnight gear and everything it is a bit of a trek. The hotel itself is very old fashioned however very clean too. The room was pleasant, however very dull as their was not much light as there was a small window in the downstairs area. The room had an upstairs section which was very bright, with living area and a larger television. Bathroom was nice, spa bath made it easy to relax whilst in the room, maids cleaned everyday and was relatively satisfactory. The bar area was spacious and easy to get served. Large windows overlooked the pier, but they did look like they...

blondgem 30.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

Great base in Brighton

Advantages: Location, price
Disadvantages: Parking, needs updating

...We've just got back from a couple of nights stay at The Royal Albion in Brighton. We love going down to Brighton and had a long weekend off work together so thought we'd have a look to see if we could get a cheap couple of nights. We went on Travelsupermarket.com which showed us this hotel through lastminute.com at £86 for two nights (Sun & Mon) including breakfast and a free bottle of wine, and knowing it's location we booked straight away. My boyfriend had stayed here a few years ago so we knew we weren't going to be getting luxury, but as long as it's clean I'm happy. The hotel has 186 bedrooms from single rooms to family rooms, and mini-suites for business guests. It has smoking and non-smoking rooms and disabled friendly ones too. It is a regency style building and could look very grand but it needs a bit of a touch up...

starjen 13.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

DRIFT AWAY on a 4-Star beach resort Hotel for LESS

Advantages: Located on Jumeriah Beach, comfortable, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, SUPERB VALUE for money and quality for a 4 star hotel
Disadvantages: none really - if you get a sea view room

...Visitors to Dubai are presented with a mind-boggling choice of hotels ranging from budget, to a mass of 4 star plus and 5 star Hotels, not to mention the world famous 7-star Al-Burj Hotel situated on the white sandy Jumeirah Beach. So where do you start? If you are looking for a reasonably priced pleasant hotel with a relaxed atmosphere out of the hustle and bustle of the city, look no further than the splendid Oasis Beach Hotel; a 4 star deluxe resort hotel, located on the beach. This hotel is ideal for the ultimate in relaxation offering the holiday maker emotions of tropical beauty, lush green lawns, unspoilt beach views and a feeling of being at home yet away from home? LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Oasis Beach Hotel is about 30 minutes drive from Dubai International airport located on the infamous Jumeriah beach strip...

Connoisseur_Haggler 30.04.2002 (18.12.2004) · Read review
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Review of Oasis Beach Hotel, Dubai

Albufeira (Portugal) 4 Star Self Catering Hotel

Advantages: Near all amenities. Good central Location.
Disadvantages: You cannot book the sun (pity)

...it. On the north side are a few shops, houses and buildings. On the south (beach) side are many of the hotels, shops, and restaurants. Brisa Sol Hotel: This is a 4 star self catering Hotel. There are about 6 levels with rooms on most levels and 2 medium sized lifts. The hotel is within a 15 min walk to either the old town or the new town. The rough cost in the medium season will be about £400 for 7 days and you could experience the following:- Reception: This is open 24 hours a day with English speaking staff. A bowl of nice boiled sweets is always on top! They sell tickets to hotel functions, act as a bureau de change and also sell tickets to assorted trips. Check their prices to the tour operators, as the hotel is usually cheaper. Rooms: All rooms are on-suite with a toilet and bath/shower. All have settee's and a TV...

martinwi 17.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Brisa Sol Hotel Apartmento, Albufeira

Not a high Quality Hotel

Advantages: Great location, great breakfast
Disadvantages: Needs a refurb in bedroom areas - urgently!

...at the end of the day, this may not meet your expectations as a Hotel. The rating of the Hotel is three star, but I am unclear as to the significance of the rating and what has to be done to achieve this, don?t get me wrong I am not questioning the rating the Hotel has, but do not understand how rooms that are at the bottom line grubby can have this rating. Although I can only presume it is done on facilities offered. That said if a bit of paint here and there and a new carpet was laid I would definitely go back there again. If I was to have another weekend in Brighton, this would be one the list but would be a probable instead of a definite. The Hotel does genuinely have a good feel and a pleasant ambiance as well as showing a high level of good customer service to it and it goes without saying that you do a get a good nights sleep. It is...

Timbo3107 31.05.2007 (01.06.2007) · Read review
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Review of Quality Hotel, Brighton

Pricey hotel by the sea.

Advantages: Fabulous views, decor, function room, disabled facilities
Disadvantages: "Casual" staff, inconsistent drinks prices, cheap loo paper!

...Just returned from a weekend at the Seattle hotel in Brighton and feel Ishould share my views thoughts and comments on my stay there. Not only have I been I guest there but also attended a function in their function suite, performed there as an artist (at the function) and partaken in a few drinks in their residents bar, called the Black and White Bar. Here are my thoughts on the hotel and its service. Location. Wonderful marina side location with terrific views of the boats in the harbour. It is easily accessible by car and has an adjacent car park where you can park for free if a resident (use level 6 if a hotel resident). Surrounded by a variety of nightlife and restaurants, it is a great place to be in the evening. However it is about 2 miles from the town of Brighton itself. Staff. All very friendly and helpful, if...

andycharger 13.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Alias Hotel Seattle, Brighton

Right-On Hotel in Brighton.

Advantages: Excellent 4 star hotel banging on the door of 5 star status
Disadvantages: Not really worth mentioning.

...For those not in the know, Brighton is a bustling, ?happening? seaside town on the South Coast of England. It?s actually fairly famous for two things. Firstly, it?s generally considered to be the gay capital of England and if you?re heterosexual and, for whatever reason, unable to adopt a ?Live and Let Live? attitude, you might as well give it a very wide berth. Just remember that you?re a guest in their town. Its second claim to fame ? and this is somewhat more old-fashioned ? is as a destination for couples to enjoy a ?dirty weekend?. Not messing around in muck, you understand, but enjoying illicit extra-marital relations in seedy seaside hotels. Which, very nearly, is where this review kicks off, and also where it doesn?t! I?m unable to comment on the joys of same-sex relationships. I didn?t spend the weekend there. My own...

andymcf 29.05.2003 (30.05.2003) · Read review
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Review of Hilton Brighton Metropole, Brighton