The outstanding part of my stay at Sea Spray was undoubtedly the breakfast experience! Staff were like breakfast ninjas serving toast and coffee, removing dirty plates, checking all was well and being super friendly (although less attentive on my third breakfast - only noticeable because it had been so excellent before)! The breakfast itself was fantastic too -delicious sausages in particular but also a great selection of many different things beyond a standard breakfast which felt like a real treat. I stayed at the sister hotel (The Charm) last year and it was better as the room was much larger and, as breakfast is there for both hotels, I didn't have to leave the building to arrive at it. The Charm also seemed more recently refurbished. Sea Spray is not quite so pristine. My room in Sea Spray was not much larger than the bed within it and was somewhat noisy with guests upstairs arriving back at 2 a.m. and seeming to wander around (loudly) for a long time. The plumbing was also quite noisy when other rooms used their bathrooms but I appreciate this probably would not bother many people. Overall though, the staff were super friendly and helpful and it is excellent value for money. This review would probably not have had any negatives had I not been 'spoilt' by a superior experience last year!

I included both +ve and -ve points above!

The room on the first floor was spacious and well-appointed. It had a lovely Bay window with a great view of the Sea and it also had a little balcony, ideal for sipping afternoon Tea in the Sunshine. The bathroom was clean, the shower was good with plenty of hot water and good pressure. Very classy toiletries as well. Bottled water and Tea, Coffee and Cookies were also provided, the luxurious cookies being a nice touch.

The towels were too small, not bath size, which, in the absence of a towel robe, made drying onself more difficult. Also the 'heated' towel rail never came on. When I enquired I was told it was linked to the Central Heating System but seeing as it was very warm outside it never came on. This meant the towels didn't get dry and we had to get new towels instead of re-using the old ones.

Stayed overnight for my daughter’s birthday. When we arrived the lovely lady on reception presented us with Prosecco as a bday surprise! All the staff were so friendly. The room was lovely, very clean and bed very comfortable. We had a sea view room which was lovely. No lift, I’m guessing because it’s such an old building so be aware as the stairs are quite steep and narrow. Breakfast is served a few doors down at the Charm hotel, their sister hotel , this was amazing!!!! The food was fresh and hot and such a wonderful variety! Again the staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We were able to wait in the lounge area once we had checked out at 11am, while waiting fie our Uber, however there wasn’t anyone on reception and the tea/ coffee making facilities didn’t have hot water so unfortunately couldn’t make a hot drink while we waited, which was a shame. But it didn’t take anything away from our stay , and would definitely stay again. Thank you so much for making our trip to Brighton lovely.

Rooms and bed were comfortable and clean Tea, coffee facilities, water and biscuits were provided each day. Excellent breakfast with a wide choice of cooked or buffet selection including cold meats, fresh fruit salad, fruit, yoghurt cereals etc Location is fantastic, with a bus stop 2 mins walk from hotel which stops near the Pavilion, the Lanes and main shopping areas. The staff were so accommodating and friendly, always wanting to ensure you had everything you needed, overall a great service! Will certainly visit again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Patricia & family

Really friendly staff. Location perfect Gorgeous spacious room Delicious breakfast Hot tub and our own little outside space

No drawers to put clothes in . Nowhere to store luggage . More hooks on door for coats etc. Shower wasn't draining. Was looked at but not fixed in the 4 nights we stayed. Hooks by hot tub for robes and towels. There could have been info on the website regarding buses from the station to the hotel ( number 12) as it would have saved us alot of taxi money. A city bus map and city map in each room would have been really useful. We have put these comments not as negatives but suggestions for improvement. We have already recommended it to our friends and would definitely stay here again.

The moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome! the staff were so friendly and complimentary.. Explained everything about the hotel/our room and breakfast etc.. Special touches were made to my room as it was a birthday trip. Our room had the best view. I loved gazing at the sea/pier and taking in the sights.. The breakfast had plenty of choice and options. (thanks for the gluten free toast! ).. Although the weather was gorgeous and hot, the fan in the room was appriciated! We got the sun rays right up to sunset.. Amazing.. The towels and bed linen were fresh and cozy.. The Sea Spray is a 20 min walk from the train station, and only 5 mins walk to the beach! Amazing.. So many shops/restaurants and bars are all within a couple of mins walk.. The town centre has plenty to offer and The Lanes is wonderful for a unique bite to eat or to buy something a bit different.. We will be back. Thank you so much x

It is genuinely as described, a boutique hotel, in a regency building overlooking a green square, close to Madeira Drive, the sea and the Pier. Everything appeared to be well thought through, clean and modernised, both in the compact double room I had, and in the public spaces. Despite the compact size there was deep shelf that could be used as a desk, by the bed, with a stool, and 2 double socket outlets. The Hotel has excellent public transport access with bus stops and very frequent buses at both the top and the bottom of the square it overlooks.

There is little that could be improved given the age of the building and thus the challenges. The stairs are steep, and there is no lift. The sound of floorboards creaking from people moving around on the storey above is very audible, particularly in the middle of the night. So also is the sound of taps/showers running and drainage. I was there when it was cold outside, but it is likely to be very hot in the higher storeys in summer, and I would then consider a basement room. The reception staff are often occupied with other duties so they would benefit from a portable connected to an intercom at the reception desk to avoid frustrating guests.

We booked the Eden Garden Suite, which is at the back of the building on the ground floor. We were pleasantly surprised by a separate dining area in the entrance area to the room, which was laid out for 2, and we found it to be a perfect dinner set up (also making use of the decent-sized fridge). The room itself was spacious with a large seating area and a comfortable bed, including an electric blanket as a bonus touch (although we didn't need it as the room was lovely and warm). We appreciated that there was both a coffee capsule machine and a kettle with a large selection of teas (and biscuits!). The real star of the suite though is of course the private garden with large 4 person hot tub waiting at the perfect temperature! We would happily go back and recommend to other couples on a night away!

Very minor: I would have liked to have hot chocolate sachets and decaf coffee as an option for hot drinks. Also very minor: some of the TV channels had poor reception.

Perfect location for my stay in Brighton. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious

When I checked in the male member of staff never showed me to my room & didn't show me how anything worked. Therefore when it came to my shower the next morning the water switch hadn't been turned on, no one was answering the phone, the dining room door was locked so couldn't get to reception! Some 40 minutes later I spoke to a lovely, pleasant member of staff who helped me. She spotted that the switch wasn't on - this switch was located on the other side of the room near the skirting board & out of sight! If I had been shown to my room properly the evening before this may have been avoided.

I stayed in the New York Penthouse. It was much larger than I was expecting and a lovely room. There was a jacuzzi bath, which I hadn't realised - a fantastic addition. Water, tea, coffee and biscuits were provided in the room. The bed was large and comfortable. The breakfast is at The Charm hotel a couple of doors up the road. The breakfast was lovely and the breakfast room is beautifully decorated. All staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I would recommend the hotel and would stay again.

It was fine for me, but there were 50 narrow steps up to the penthouse, so be aware of that if you have any mobility issues!