stayed with a group in a privately organised event at the Hydro. disappointed with the room small and the view over a roof and steel girders hardly awe inspiring but the time we spent in the room was minimal and the service from the staff was outstanding. they are so friendly helpful nothing is too much trouble.There's always a member... more

I stayed her for one night (two days) on a training course. I read the comments on here, and wasn’t expecting the hotel to be very good, personally though I though it was brilliant. It is true that the hotel caters mainly for the older clientele, but all the guests seemed to be relaxed and having a good time. Though... more

We have stayed at the Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne several times, and this year it was just as enjoyable as ever. Admittedly it does attract many older people, but we had small children with us who loved the swimming pool, the children's teas in the conservatory, and the safety and freedom of the lovely garden with its putting green. This... more

We had a lovely relaxing break at the Hydo over the Bank Holiday August weekend. The Hydro has a lovely garden where we enjoyed reasonably priced tea and sandwiches brought out by a waiter. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a lovely conservatory and a chandelier lit restaurant. The breakfast was great - English cooked to order and also buffet... more

I had to cancel one night of my stay a week prior to my stay. This was no problem for the hotel. When I arrived I found that they had cancelled all of my booking. There were rooms available, so this was only a minor inconvenience. I got to my single room which can only be described as a small... more

This hotel appears to cater almost exclusively for the older guest. The public rooms are very pleasant and the reception staff polite and helpful. The room we stayed in had a sea view, which we paid extra for, and was adequate if slightly shabby. The bathroom was very small and poor. The biggest problem with the hotel is the restaurant.... more

We are regular day visitors to Eastbourne and usually visit the Hydro for lunch. The restaurant is beutifully appointed and has been completely redecorated within the past 18 months, crystal chandeliers etc . The set lunches are the best value in town. Where else would you get a three course lunch, linen table cloths, full silver service, all for about... more