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9 - 12 St Catherines Terrace, Brighton BN3 2RZ , England
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Smart Sea View
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Whitstable, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

A group of 10 of us booked a dorm room at Smart Sea View for 1 night. I was initially reluctant to pay the particularly high price however it was the only place left in Brighton that was available (which says it all really). On arrival we were told that we had to pay cash or there would be a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

before staying here i was very worried what to expect however upon arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were bunk beds but there were no furnishings which to be fair was all we needed. There is no curfew so u can come back whatever time u like. Basically for £44 each for 2 nights on a... More

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Eastleigh, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

There was a group of 6 of us on a hen night and stayed for one night in the smart sea view. We were a bit concerned after reading the reviews but our stay was much better than expected. We had quite a giggle with the bunk beds and who was going to sleep where. The sheets were clean, folded... More

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Walsall, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

It was not a hotel it was a hostel/Doss House. We paid £126 for one nights stay! Upon our arrival in reception we found it filled with drunken fouled mouthed yobs. These yobs kept us awake all night by coming back in the early hours and standing outside in the street near our filthy hotel window drinking and arguing all... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I stayed here with about 10 mates and booked out a 10 bed dorm room. When we got there they were extremely keen on us paying cash, I can't think why other than possible tax reasons perhaps. We laid out about 60 quid for key deposits and walked down into the basement to our room. Upon arrival in the room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here with 18 other guys on a stag do, and after reading the reviews prior to my arrival I feared the worst. However, my stay was overly enjoyable. Upon arrival, the approachable staff were very friendly and happy to inform us of all the small print we'd missed about the 5% debit card fee. Our rooms were very pleasant,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

...walked in to to be honest quite a nice reception, THEN it all changed (which is a shame because its a lovely bulding), because it was half hostel half hotel it felt dirty and smelly, no warning of the ridiculous staircases to our room..., The Room:, the room was nice on first entry until we went into the bathroom where... More

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Bromley, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Stayed here for a rugby tour and couldnt actually believe what we witnessed. Had to make our own beds, had terrible duvets and terrible beds. Toliets and showers were disgusting. 'Breakfast' was dry toast with cash n carry margarine. The staff literally couldnt give a two hoots, very unhelpful and rude. On the second day when we returned to our... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Budget hotel & hostel. I can't comment on the hostel part as I stayed in a private single room. I knew it would be basic and it was but no problems there. I paid £35 for the night so you get what you pay for. The bathroom was small but clean and modern. Bed was fine. Room was small but... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My mother and I stayed here for the Brighton marathon, I am absolutely disgusted by this place and can't believe we paid £140 to stay here. There were no parking facilities even though it stated there was on the website. The room absolutely stinks and we can hear everything that's going on next door and in the hall. Shower was... More

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Address: 9 - 12 St Catherines Terrace, Brighton BN3 2RZ , England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > East Sussex > Brighton and Hove > Brighton
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Ranked #13 of 18 Speciality lodging in Brighton
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