Top 10 The Palm Court Hotels

A very good looking building and position on the seafront. The overall experience was pretty much as expected from a classic Victorian seaside luxury hotel Including the fact that it is a little tired in some areas and that it's aspirations for up market service and nostalgic experience are well intentioned. I can't fault the staff wanting to and mostly doing the right thing at the right times. The place is clean and overall a nice place to be in. However thet try and maintain a silver service breakfast, which was a little underwhelming as the staff were very busy and ”naturally” then rather slow and forgetful as a result. The Garden restaurant was similar and sort of ok but underwhelming The food was adequate mostly although I returned a (expensive) tough, undercooked steak and had it removed from the bill - with no problems or argument at least. Our sea view room gave a beatuful vista - although it was a little tired - but very clean and well serviced (no USB chargers maybe an oversight by them though) They reserve parking which is well managed and effective - worth doing if you want to leave your car there for a longer period We didn't use the pools or shops, but they looked perfectly ok and were used by others We actually enjoyed the rather dated, but expected entertainment in the bar and were disappointed that the band were told to quit ealrier than expected as people in rooms above complained of the noise! - it was lounge music for goodness sake and not a rock band! It is not a cheap place and if returning to Eastbourne I would probably still consider it for the overall experience of convenience and intent. Our friends had a recently refurbed room which was very nice, I hope the hotel prospers (it's not cheap), and it was busy/full so no rerason to not contiunue a renovation agenda then ;)

This hotel takes you back in time to twenties/thirties, Beautiful building. Only a short walk away from the sea and the promenade. Staff polite, pleasant and attentive. Bedroom was lovely, had a TV, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, mini fridge and the bathroom had a lovely walk in shower. The view from our window was not great but can’t have everything. Breakfast was fabulous, help yourself to continental pastries, fruit, rolls, meat and cheese etc. then you can select from a menu a luscious full English made up as you like it. Definitely recommend as a place to stay in Eastbourne.

Very good hotel, the bathroom is large, the room height is enough, the mattress is very comfortable, the sofa is a bit dirty, the key price is still very affordable, it may be that there are fewer people traveling in winter ． did not eat breakfast, so there is no way to evaluate ．

Stylish, very welcoming hotel with a fantastic front of house team and wonderfully prepared breakfast. Well designed and comfortable bedroom albeit a little on the small side, a great shower and bathroom. The main reception area is very chic and minimalist, perhaps a little bland in some ways - some pops of art and colour would make it feel warmer.

I spent a weekend at the Lansdowne,taking a friend who was in need of some R& R. We had two single rooms with sea views,very comfortable with an armchair to relax in and a generous tea tray. We enjoyed relaxing in the comfortable lounges and found the staff attentive and friendly throughout the hotel. We particularly enjoyed dinner in the hotel restaurant,very good choice,nicely served by the young waiting staff who seemed well trained. Food was delicious. I am sure we will return for another stay.

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at The View. This hotel has a lovely location with wonderful views of the coast from most rooms. We had a king size balcony room. The room had been well valeted prior our arrival and the staff were very welcoming. The staff were really good throughout. The breakfast was very well presented and of good quality albeit the almost inevitable buffet. This was not a cheap stay with the room cost averaging over £200 per night and we do not believe that it represented good value for money. Our whole stay was marred by the standard of housekeeping. We returned to the room on the Sunday afternoon to find it half valeted. I had bled from a small cut on the head onto the pillow case. I made sure that I left the pillow blood side up to ensure that it was not missed. The bed had not been made and the pillow simply turned over. The bathroom was not cleaned, the cups and glasses unwashed and the tea tray had not been cleaned or refreshed. We reported this to reception but it took a very long time for housekeeping to come and complete the valeting. To make matters worse the young lady admitted that she valeted the room but said that she had not turned the pillow over. A plain lie. So although hotel has good points we will not be visiting again.