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Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool, near Brighton Marina

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront, in Brighton City Centre, offers relaxation and entertainment. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, enjoy British cuisine at the Promenade Restaurant, or visit the on-site coffee shop. Guests love the breakfast, pool, and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Full Sea View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room King Bed And Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive King With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Studio Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Studio Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room with 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea View Junior Suite With Super King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, England, BN1 2GS

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East Street Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moo Moo's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Hotel near Brighton Beach
Near Brighton Centre, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Promenade Restaurant, features British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 210 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 29 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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 available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 29 per day

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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 29 per day.

What time is check-in at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brighton City Centre hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Fishing Museum and Brighton Beach. Visitor Information Centre and Old Police Cells Museum are also within 5 minutes. Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 14 minutes by foot and Brighton Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 926 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1560 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy rooms, great facilities, lovely staff,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely, staff very helpful, breakfast nice. Great position in Brighton close walking distance to attractions and shopping and great to be on the seafront. Definitely value for money, had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damijan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great , very comfortable room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel - room was excellent - great location with easy parking - central hotel would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms and nice public areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Very nice hotel with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and close to beach will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Very nice and clean. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very good and we were upgraded to a side view. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good range and quality breakfast. Large, clean & spacious rooms. Jerome at guest relations was fantastic, made our stay for Mum's 70th special
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muzhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel on the beach front with good staff and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

M. Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a brilliant position, close to the beach and restaurants, and good parking (if you can afford it). The staff were first class, attentive, polite and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was upgraded which was amazing!! Loved the room & the view. All the staff were very friendly & professional, particularly Jerome. The breakfast is brilliant; so much choice and quality very good. We love the hotel & will be back very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. We arruved early yo dtop off our bags and they let us check into our room. Room lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here. The room was lovely and the breakfast was good. I love the proximity to the Lanes and the Pier. I would recommend this hotel when in Brighton
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous central location, small pool / sauna / steam room downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and pleasant staff. I enjoyed my visit and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & super friendly staff. Really good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here a number of times now and it’s always great. Rooms are a good size, breakfast is lovely, staff are helpful and it’s in a fab position for the beach, shops, restaurants etc. Pool and gym are an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel with nice pool. Breakfast is great and rooms are lovely. Very little noise from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Amenities
Love it every time we go everyone so helpful staff 1st class
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and comfortable and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and attended to my requests quickly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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