DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole
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The Hilton Brighton Metropole is ideally located at the Brighton beach and at close distance to the city's major attractions. It offers luxurious rooms, suites, dining and tea time facilities along with its own health club and spa. It is also a popular choice to host corporate events, conferences and meetings, offering a wide range of additional services.
Summary of reviewsThe DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole is a hotel with a prime location on the seafront, offering superb views of the beach and easy access to local amenities and attractions. Guests rave about the breakfast spread with a plethora of options available and excellent quality of food. The rooms have received mixed reviews with some guests praising the clean and comfortable bedrooms while others note that some of the rooms are outdated and in need of renovation. The cleanliness of the hotel could also benefit from improvement. The staff are generally friendly and accommodating with a few exceptions. The pool facilities have mixed reviews with some guests finding the pool to be gorgeous while others were disappointed by closures and overcrowding. The hotel is a good choice for families with good sized family rooms and enjoyable buffet breakfast. The beds have received mixed reviews with some guests finding them uncomfortable while others found them comfortable. Overall, the DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole is a good value hotel with a convenient location, great breakfast and friendly staff.
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Hotel near The Beach
This hotel is situated on Kings Road, offering direct access to the beach. The DoubleTree provides comfortable accommodations and is well-placed for enjoying Brighton's seafront attractions.
Hotel for Honeymoon
This hotel offers Victorian elegance with modern interiors. It features a health and beauty suite, an indoor swimming pool, and a stunning outdoor terrace. Some rooms offer private balconies with sea views.
Hotel with Spa
The hotel offers an own branded spa "Shmoo by the Sea" with 6 treatment areas, an open manicure and pedicure zone, relaxation area and small shop where you can purchase its products. It features a fully equipped gym, whirlpool and sauna and offers a wide range of beauty treatments. Also children may access the pool sauna and steam room from Sunday to Thursday until 18 pm and Friday & Saturday until 7 pm under the supervision of an adult.
Family Friendly Hotel
This hotel features a health club with an indoor swimming pool, which is a great amenity for families. It offers family rooms with space for extra beds/cots and interconnecting rooms for larger families.
Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel is listed as a pet-friendly hotel in Brighton & Hove. It is located on Brighton's seafront, offering easy access to dog-walking areas.
Romantic Hotel
This hotel offers Victorian elegance with a modern interior. It has a health and beauty suite and an indoor swimming pool. It offers sea views and is situated along the vibrant seafront.
Hotel near Nightlife Spots
This hotel on Kings Road features the Metropole Bar and Terrace, offering sea views. It is conveniently located for access to Brighton's seafront clubs and is a short distance from The Lanes.
Hotel with Swimming Pool
This hotel features an indoor swimming pool that is 14 meters long, complemented by a health and beauty suite. Guests have access to spa treatments, a sauna, a steam room, a heated spa bath, and a fully equipped fitness center.
Heated Pool Indoor Pool
Business Hotel
One of Brighton's largest conference hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole provides versatile meeting spaces and comprehensive event services. Amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk, along with a business center.
Accessible Hotel
This hotel complies with DDA Guidelines and has accessible routes and lifts to all areas. It offers accessible rooms with wet rooms/roll-in showers and baths, and adjoining rooms are available. Portable induction loops are available in public areas, and deaf guards can be provided.
Hotel with Gym
The hotel features 'LivingWell Health Club' with a fully equipped gym that includes state-of-the-art Precor equipment, free weights, cardio machines, resistance machines, and functional training areas. The health club also offers a swimming pool, sauna, spa facilities, steam room, and jacuzzi.
4-Star Hotel
The DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole offers a beachfront location and extensive facilities, including a health club. The hotel provides a comfortable stay with various amenities. Its grand Victorian architecture and sea views enhance the experience.
Hotel with Indoor Pool
This hotel provides an indoor pool as part of its health club. Additional facilities include a sauna, a steam room, a jacuzzi, and a Turkish steam bath, offering a varied selection of amenities for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Guest Reviews
The DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole is a hotel that truly puts you right in the heart of the action. With its prime location on the seafront, you'll be able to enjoy superb views of the beach, as well as easy access to local amenities and attractions. Reviewers consistently praised the central location with many guests describing it as perfect or excellent. Whether you're looking to explore Brighton's famous Lanes or simply take a stroll along the shore, the hotel’s location is unbeatable. Many reviewers also commented on the staff’s superb service, making for an even more enjoyable visit. If you're looking for a great value hotel with a convenient location, the DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole is definitely worth considering.
Guests of the DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole rave about the breakfast spread at the hotel. The buffet breakfast offers a plethora of options, including a chef to cook made-to-order eggs, omelets and more. The variety and quality of food is excellent with many guests noting the numerous options available. The staff at breakfast are fabulous and the breakfast hall is beautiful. While some guests experienced long wait times for made-to-order items, overall, guests loved the buffet-style breakfast. A few downsides include the occasional fire alarm going off during breakfast and a slightly overpriced breakfast menu. Guests who ventured outside the hotel for breakfast were less impressed and there were some reports of room service breakfast arriving cold or overcooked. However, guests who prebooked the hotel's breakfast were delighted by the excellent selection and quality of food available. Overall, the breakfast at the DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole is a treat worth trying for all visitors who stay at the hotel.
Guests have had varying experiences with the rooms at DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole. Many guests have had lovely experiences, praising the clean and comfortable bedrooms with some mentioning that the rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated and some have also enjoyed sea views. Several rooms have been recently refurbished and these have been highly praised with modern and upgraded decor. Other guests have noted, however, that some of the rooms are outdated and in need of renovation. Amenities such as fridges can also be lacking in some rooms. Some guests have criticized the bathrooms with concerns about size and upkeep. Additionally, a few guests have noted that there are issues with room temperature, such as being either too hot or too cold. Overall, guests have had a mixed experience with the rooms at this hotel.
After reading through guest reviews of DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole's beds, it seems that opinions are mixed. Some guests found the beds to be very uncomfortable with some describing them as hard and high. Others, however, found the beds to be quite comfortable. Some guests also noted issues with bedding - one reviewer mentioned that their bed was made incorrectly and they had to remake it themselves. Another guest noted that they were given only one towel for five beds.
Pillows also seemed to divide guests with some finding them too soft and others finding them terrible. Similarly, some guests found the beds to be too firm while others thought they were too soft.
There were also mixed opinions on the size of the rooms - some found them too small and expensive, while others found them to be comfortable. Several reviewers noted noise issues with the beds and one guest found that one side of their mattress was sloped markedly.
In terms of room types, the hotel offers both twin and double bed options and some guests noted that they were able to book connecting rooms for their group. Overall, while there were some negative comments about the beds, there were also plenty of positive reviews suggesting that DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole's beds can be comfortable if you get the right one.
Guests have mixed opinions on the cleanliness of the DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole. While some describe the rooms as spotless, clean and even elegant, others mention dirty carpets, unclean showers and black mould in the bathrooms. There are also comments about the cleanliness of the health centre, which some guests found run down and disappointing. The hotel’s reception area didn’t escape criticism either, as some guests report finding dirty tissues and half-eaten food on the floor. Additionally, some guests note that while the check-in process was easy, the hotel could do with some more attention to detail, as they had to ask for a fridge and the toiletries weren’t enough for two people. Overall, it seems that the hotel could benefit from improving its cleanliness and upkeep.
The DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole boasts of a perfect location - overlooking the beach and close to the city center. Most of the staff were friendly, accommodating and delightful throughout the guests' stay. A few instances were noted where staff didn't seem interested or acted unprofessional, but they were outweighed by the majority of the exemplary staff. Despite the ongoing refurbishment of the hotel, the staff was managing guests' expectations very well. The leisure and fitness staff, housekeepers and luggage keepers were amazing and helpful. A few guests didn't receive the expected service, but the reception staff worked hard to deliver the best experience possible. Good atmosphere, pleasant staff, great location and everything else was good.
Guests have varied opinions on the pool facilities at DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole. Some found the pool to be gorgeous, fantastic and loved it. Others were disappointed by the closures and missed out on swimming during their stay. The pool area was also described as over-crowded and dirty by some guests. Furthermore, the jacuzzi did not work and there were yellow warning signs all around. Guests suggested improvements, such as adding a screen between the reception and the pool to make it less public. Nevertheless, guests were impressed with the addition of a steam room and sauna in the swim area. Some people booked the hotel for the sole reason of swimming, while others were compensated for the lack of pool facilities by being given a sea view. Swimming in the warm water was highly recommended by others; however, a few noticed that the pool was not open to children after 17.30. Overall, the hotel's pool and spa facilities have mixed reviews, but most agree the location, staff and breakfast were good and there are good function halls in the hotel.
The DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole is a good choice for a nice family short break with its convenient location for visiting family and kind treatment towards kids. The hotel offers good sized family rooms, but some guests found issues with the bathroom size for families of four. Treats for kids were a plus, but some expressed disappointment with the lack of food options for children and long waits for elevators. Parking was convenient, but requests were not always met. Although advertised as pet friendly, some guests found the hotel not accommodating towards their dogs with restrictions in the restaurant and bar. Despite these setbacks, the great family sized rooms and enjoyable buffet breakfast make this hotel a viable option for families with children.
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Pillows also seemed to divide guests with some finding them too soft and others finding them terrible. Similarly, some guests found the beds to be too firm while others thought they were too soft.
There were also mixed opinions on the size of the rooms - some found them too small and expensive, while others found them to be comfortable. Several reviewers noted noise issues with the beds and one guest found that one side of their mattress was sloped markedly.
In terms of room types, the hotel offers both twin and double bed options and some guests noted that they were able to book connecting rooms for their group. Overall, while there were some negative comments about the beds, there were also plenty of positive reviews suggesting that DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole's beds can be comfortable if you get the right one.
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Yes, DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole.
Yes, DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole.
Yes, DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole has a gym.
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