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Motel Schmotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Brighton, a short walk to Brighton Beach

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor by Entrance | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor | View from room
Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor | Living area | Flat-screen TV
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor | Television

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor

Highlights

Deck/patio
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor by Entrance | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor by Entrance

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Located on the ground floor
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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37 RUSSELL SQUARE, Brighton, England, BN1 2EF

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton i360 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 12 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice Bars UK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Foodilic - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel Schmotel

Guesthouse near Brighton Beach
Close to Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier, Motel Schmotel provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel Schmotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (GBP 10 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: GBP 10.00 per night (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Schmotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motel Schmotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel Schmotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel Schmotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel Schmotel located?

Located in Brighton City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton Beach, and Brighton Centre. Regency Square and West Street are also within 5 minutes. Brighton Station is 12 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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Motel Schmotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 90 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

The convenience and the price. The property was a little shabby, and the en suite was very small. The bed not very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The owner Chi was very friendly, and the room is nice for a stay near the beech in wonderful Brighton.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Convenient location, nice staff/hotel manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10

strategic location and nice staff

8/10

A step back in time, but cozy enough and really well placed in Brighton.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10

Picture look better than reality. Rooms are small, mattresses and pillows aren't great, bathrooms are tiny. Good price though and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10

The property was dirty it looked nothing like the photos, my wife could have cried when we walked in we upgraded to another room that was just as bad. Completely spoiled how much needed hoilday..disgusting place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10

The property is close to town which is great and the staff responded quickly to any questions or needs. However, the place wasn’t properly cleaned and I have several bite marks around my body from bed bugs for this reason I wouldn’t recommend this place
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

This property was nothing at all like advertised. It was dirty, tiny and stank of smoke. There was no breakfast option, my room was tiny with very poor and outdated facilities. I would not stay here again, despite the low price and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

It's quiet, but you're prone to end up with a room full of flies if you leave the window open too long. Nice location, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

My room at Motel Schmotel was great. The room was small and basic but had all amenities I needed. My lamp stopped working but I’m sure if I had reported it, it would’ve been replaced. Qi An was a lovely host and carried my bag up to the fourth floor for me. Good price and close to the city centre - great for solo travellers and business trips like mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10

The property was fine apart from a drunk in the room next door shouting and smashing things , was very un nerving , and no visible staff to complain too .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10

Do not believe the pictures. This used to be an amazing b&b but it's now just run down, damp rooms. Staff do not work on site, as they're at a different property down the road. The windows don't close, the heating doesn't work. The bedding isn't fit for a hotel. I’m sure the owners once had good intentions, but owning more than one property and the pandemic has made this place basically a hostel. They need a word with The Hotel Inspector!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

More shabby than chic, I nevertheless soon became quite enamoured of my humble little room on the first floor. These prices were often a third of the travelodge. Is Schmotel three times worse than travelodge? No it’s a different thing. I was therefore pleased that there were no ghosts or Frankensteins and no poo on the wall or ceiling, and nobody with loud and evil intent anywhere in the seven blessed rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10

If it was not for the nice host, most would of been terrible ratings. Our room was in poor condition, not as per advertised. Toilets were very small and I mean small. In fairness another room was offered, but facilities are poor. On the top floor, we had concerns about fire escape safety also. Noise reduction between walls is also limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

Heating was maxed out making the room stuffy, shower was too small to use comfortably
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

The room was very pleasant. Clean, tidy and quite spacious. There was a squeaky door downstairs, which someone kept opening and shutting throughout the night making it quite impossible to sleep. There did seem to be a lot of noisy activity in the hotel? I would go back though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

Hotel is basic. No reception or so. Basic cleaning on the day. Room was old and a bit dated. However, clean. Toilet didn't flush properly. It did the job to sleep there, but, not more than that. so, if you are okay with a very basic, dated but clean room, it will do.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

4/10

If you’re a smoker then perhaps this would be ok for you. It smelt so strongly of smoke that I didn’t want to be there at all. Mould in the bathroom too. Sheets were clean, toilet and shower were also clean, but the mould made me just want to get out of there. Booked two nights, only stayed for one.

4/10

Arrived on time but nowhere to get in, no reception, waited 10mins then asked housekeeper who went out but she’s didn’t speak a word in English. After 5mins asked her again mimicking what I want so she gave me number to call. A person came. Everything in house extremely old and worn out and half-broken; toilet never fully flushes, mini fridge makes noise so need to unplug for a night, floors extremely squeaky with every move, you can hear all neighbours (even next door) their every step. Floors also not straight at all. Shower not scrubbed, rusty. The only good thing was the bed - very comfy. If I ever had to stay again it would be due to location which was perfect. 3mins walk to beach, 2mins to high street, 10mins to Royal Pavilion, 15mins to Pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024