1-3 Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom | (937) 315-4602
Central location overlooking the beach and sea
Rooms with cute chandeliers, kettles, and ocean views
Apartments with kitchens and washers and dryers available
Large indoor swimming pool and sauna
Spa offering beauty treatments and massages
Sizable gym with cardio and weight-training equipment
Appealing restaurant and bar with afternoon tea
Three fully equipped meeting rooms
Public computer and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi
Rooms lack AC and minibars
Reports of bothersome noise from next-door nightclub
No on-site parking
Some complaints of dated decor and cleanliness issues
Popular with couples and families, the upper-middle-range Queens Hotel is a contemporary beachfront hotel with a solid lineup of amenities. The 94 rooms are modern, with flat-screen TVs and kettles, but they're missing air-conditioning and minibars (though a few rooms have mini-fridges). There are also apartments with kitchens for families or larger groups. On-site features are extensive and include an indoor pool, a gym, a restaurant, and a spa, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. However, noise from the next-door nightclub and the lack of on-site parking may put some guests off. The intimate Room With A View is a good alternative in the area and offers free parking (one car per room) and rooms with Nespresso machines.
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Scene
Contemporary hotel with sea views and a mix of modern and old-fashioned details
Queens Hotel is housed in an attractive Victorian terrace building overlooking the beach and sea, with a set of apartments located next door. The interiors are a mix of old-fashioned and modern decor, with antique wooden desks in the lobby with faded brown carpet, contemporary leather couches, an aquarium, and a mix of antique tables and furniture. The result can feel tired, according to some guests, and there have also been complaints of upkeep issues in public spaces. Most guests are vacationing couples and families.
Location
Beachfront hotel in the city center, close to attractions and dining options
Queens Hotel is across from the beach in the city center, and the surrounding streets have plenty of restaurants, bars, and entertainment options. The Royal Pavilion is a five-minute walk away, while the Brighton Dome takes eight minutes to reach on foot. It’s an eight-minute walk to Churchill Shopping Center. Though most attractions in the city can be reached on foot in under 10 minutes, there is a bus stop a few minutes’ walk from the property, making it easy to get around without a car. It’s a 23-minute drive to Brighton City Airport or about an hour into London by train.
Rooms
Contemporary rooms and apartments with pretty wallpaper, flat-screen TVs, and free bottled water
Queens Hotel offers rooms in its main building plus 14 One-Bedroom and Studio Apartments in an adjacent building that the property acquired in 2015. Apartments have kitchenettes with toasters, microwaves, cutlery, and Nespresso machines, and the One-Bedroom Apartments add washers and dryers (some Studios also have washing machines).
Main building rooms saw some renovations in 2016, and the hotel plans to re-carpet them in 2017 (a smart move, as there have been many guest complaints about worn carpets). Rooms are modern and elegant, with dark-brown headboards and furniture, accent walls with contemporary floral or vine patterns, and sophisticated chandeliers or lights suspended from the ceilings. Many rooms have lovely views of the ocean and beach. Amenities among rooms include flat-screen TVs, free bottled water, and kettles. Tower Suites and Family Suites have mini-fridges in the rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combos, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, and hairdryers. Tower Suite bathrooms have separate jetted tubs and showers. Note that past guests have complained of grime in the bathrooms and bothersome noise from the next-door nightclub into the early morning hours.
Features
Huge array of features including an indoor pool, a gym and spa, and afternoon tea
Queens Hotel has a great selection of features for a property of its size, including an indoor swimming pool (purportedly the largest among Brighton hotels) plus a sauna and a spacious gym with weight-lifting and cardio equipment, free weights, and personal trainers. The hotel also has a spa offering beauty treatments and massages. For dining, No 1 Bar and Bistro offers local cuisine and seafood in a wood-floored room with brown high-backed chairs and panoramic views of the ocean. Afternoon tea and room service are both available, as is a breakfast buffet (included in rates) with hot and cold items. The hotel also offers three fully equipped meeting rooms, a public computer, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Parking isn’t available on-site, though there are garages and parking lots within walking distance available for a fee.
