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Preston Park Hotel

Name: Preston Park Hotel
Address: 216 Preston Rd, Brighton & Hove, GB

★★·7.7/ 10Good

·Guest houses

📍216 Preston Rd · Brighton & Hove ↗

📞00441273488600

Offsite parking discounted rates availableLuggage storageFax/photocopyingParkingShared lounge/TV areaOutdoor furnitureAll 33 facilities +

Review

Official

The Preston Park Hotel is a small quaint hotel situated on the main Brighton Road, ten minutes from the seafront and all city centre shopping. With ample free car parking on site, excellent popular restaurant and bar, we are your best choice.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests consistently praise the convenient bus and train access, free on-site parking, and good value including breakfast. Staff are often friendly and helpful. However, the property feels dated and needs refurbishment. Common complaints include low water pressure, lack of air conditioning during warm weather, and occasional noise from traffic or the adjacent bar. It suits budget-conscious travelers prioritizing location and transport links.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service8.4

Location8.4

Wi-Fi8.0

Rooms7.8

Value7.7

Cleanliness7.7

Facilities7.0

Surroundings6.8

＋ PraisedGood value with free parking · Generous breakfast service · Friendly and helpful staff · Convenient transport links

－ ComplaintsOutdated facilities needing renovation · Hot rooms lacking air conditioning · Low shower pressure or faults · Noise disturbance and poor insulation

KEYIdeal for budget travelers using public transport or driving. Request a quiet room away from the bar, and expect older facilities and variable water pressure.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the location convenient? How is the transport?＋

With a location score of 8.4, it is in Preston Village with excellent bus and train access to Brighton city centre.

facilityIs there free parking?＋

Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking, which is a major plus praised by guests.

diningHow is the breakfast?＋

Breakfast is hearty with good value and variety, though reviews are mixed on quality consistency.

roomAre the rooms new? Is there air conditioning?＋

Facilities score is 7.0; rooms feel dated. There is no air conditioning, and some rooms have low water pressure.

policyCan I bring pets or children?＋

No. The hotel does not allow pets or children to stay.

serviceIs the staff friendly?＋

Service scores 8.4; most find staff friendly, though some report inconsistent responsiveness.

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Preston Park Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Classic Triple Room

Standard Twin Room

Superior Double Room

Double Room

Standard Single Room

Facilities · 33

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