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Motel Schmotel

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blue blanket, a wall-mounted painting, a window, and a mirror with ornate frame. - Motel Schmotel (Brighton)
A hotel entrance with a 'Vacancies' sign, a 'World Schindel' sign, and a black wrought iron fence. - Motel Schmotel (Brighton)
A building with a balcony, a tree in the foreground, and a sign indicating no vacancies. - Motel Schmotel (Brighton)
A dining table with a vase of flowers, cutlery, and a potted plant by the window. - Motel Schmotel (Brighton)
A staircase with bright pink steps leading up to a landing. - Motel Schmotel (Brighton)
Close to Brighton Centre, Motel Schmotel provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Room options

View all photos for Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor

A bed with a teal quilt, white pillows, and a folded white towel.

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two patterned pillows, a blue blanket, a nightstand, and a wall with framed pictures and a painting.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window, and a wall art piece.

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and two paintings on the walls.

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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor by Entrance

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a painting, and a bedside lamp.

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor

A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, and a door.

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

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Motel Schmotel is in Brighton City Centre, a neighborhood in Brighton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The 1st Central County Ground Hove or Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium. Visit our Brighton travel guide
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37 RUSSELL SQUARE, Brighton, England, BN1 2EF

What's nearby

  • A shopping area with Topshop Topman and Calzedonia stores.
    Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Regency Square with a paved path leading to a green lawn surrounded by historic buildings.
    Regency Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A gazebo with ornate green and white railings, a domed roof, and a sign reading "BAYVIEW".
    Brighton Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with a beach and a large body of water.
    Brighton i360
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Brighton Centre, a historic building with a red and white facade, arched windows, and a green awning.
    Brighton Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • The Flour Pot Bakery
    4 min walk
  • The Rook Taproom
    4 min walk
  • The West Tap
    5 min walk

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: GBP 10.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Schmotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel Schmotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value clean room, easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Great value in central location. Room had all amenities, the only downside was person upstairs spent all night wandering around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Taking into account the very reasonable price of the stay, the room was basic and functional. One piece of advice is for the owners to replace the mattresses as they are very very flat and the mattress springs and wires are very noticeable. Thankfully due to the warm weather I was able to get some cushioning from the duvet. If they sort this then I would easily rate the stay higher as I only needed the room as somewhere to sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shopping centre & shops. Ideal location for public transport. Room very clean & tidy. Staff are very friendly helpful and polite. This is my second visit, and will be returning again. I give it, 5 *
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

It's in a good location, close to shopping area. Bathroom was hidden in what looked like a closet. Better rate the longer you stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic but great overall! I recommend.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was fine, would have been nice to have received the door codes instead of having to call the number on the door, wait 15 minutes for someone to let me in, take me to my room and then give me a keycard. They messaged me 4 hours after I arrived (2pm) to tell them when I was arriving so they could send me the code but they just ignored the message. Bathroom was so tiny it was difficult to manoeuvre without having to keep the door open. Location was perfect near to bars and the shopping centre and other attractions. Temperature control was difficult, it's either keep the windows closed and be constantly warm or open the window and have the constant smell of substances and cigarettes coming through the window from the balconies below when you wanted to get air in. The smell alone was enough to make me heave and stuck to everything I had with me. Cheap and cheerful, would probably stay again if I return to Brighton and it was a competitive price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Older dated room

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay for location

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the quiet lush garden, and tree lined rectangle that is Russell Square, it's the perfect location to enjoy the best of Brighton's "two worlds". It's only a genuine two minute stroll down to the best part of the much improved, and increasingly popular beach and promenade. And it's also just a five minute walk to the buzzing city centre, and the famous Laines of independent shops and restaurants. I found the room I occupied to be spotlessly clean, everything worked, the bed v.large and v.comfortable, and the pillows...well, lets just say I wanted to take them home with me. I greatly appreciated that my room had thoughtful artistic touches which I believe is a feature of all the rooms. I had only minimal contact with the staff but each time they were were friendly and helpful, with a smile. Overall, my stay of four nights was a pleasurable experience, at great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was located close to the centre of town, near the Churchill shopping centre, also close to the beach. Also reasonably close to the train station. The building had quite narrow corridors/stairs which made it difficult to move my large suitcase down the stairs. But overall a positive experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, nice staff/hotel manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small room for a single traveler. Pretty good for a day or two. Have a creepy painting on the wall. Except that its pretty satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
strategic location and nice staff
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, unfortunately came home with a lot of bed bug bites
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Lovely welcoming hosts, clean, lovely size room and bathroom. Love it here we always stay when visiting Torquay. Breakfast is lovely and cooked fresh and a goid variety.we love the location as we walk through the Abbey and a variety of bars restaurants on the way into Torquay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old but cozy well placed

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not stay. It was an awful place. Nothing like the pic on the website.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not at all like the picture, very unkept. First impressions, eroding, rotting front door ( nearly staying together!) smell of stale cigarettes and dirt very strong , rotting window frames, sticky banisters and carpet, dirty stained carpet throughout, extremely thin walls you could hear everything and I mean everything!!! Lack of attention to detail i.e wanking pictures on walls crooked mirror. Tiny Tiny bathroom had to sit on toilet sideways as sing is in the way ( it is literally a converted cupboard) only half a Toilet roll given! Noone around to answer questions, I was booked for 4 nights left after 1! No AC or water provided and no in room fridge ( strongly recommend)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never been in a more filthy room in my life. I have several photos that I will be sharing, still waiting for hotel to contact me back. I tried to contact hotels.com also and got stuck in loop as I left minutes after walking into the room and booked another hotel.
Lovely to be greeted by this.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025