Schmotel

Hans Christiansen
5 Star
Booked at short notice checked in and welcome by staff. A simple motel with a small yet functional room. In a quiet area close to the city center. Great for shorter stopovers or a weekend trip. Brighton beach ant the Palace pier within walking distance. Bathroom was a squeeze but you can't have everything!
Wednesday 29th May 2024

katie lowe
1 Star
When we arrived after a 3 hour journey, we opened the door and there was no staff, we had to call to get a room key and had to walk up 4 flights of stairs with our suitcases. When we got to the top it was boiling! No fan provided in 29• heat. Blinds didn’t work so had to keep them open with other windows just outside you couldn’t get changed without fear of getting seen. We opened a cupboard in the wall to see it was a tiny walldrobe, only 2 hangers and about enough space to hang 4 items. Bathroom was so small you couldn’t shut the door while on the toilet. Toilet systern was covered in mould. Laminated note saying to keep all water in the shower otherwise it will leak downstairs. Location was full of people on drugs asking for cigarettes, shouting, and playing loud music at silly hours of the morning. Walls are paper thin you could hear snoring from the wall next to the bed. We were going to go somewhere else for our 2nd night but didn’t have the money after spending £130 here!! Absolutely disgusting price and would request a refund if we had contact information however the number they provided just calls and beeps.
Friday 8th September 2023

Dixhona burnaci
4 Star
I stayed there for 10 nights and I was very satisfied. in general, it was very quiet and had the basic things. service was 10/10
Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Harry Keates
1 Star
Extremely disappointed and would not recommend staying here. We checked out early after one night to go stay at another hotel. I was due to run the marathon, so I needed a comfy and relaxing place to stay but the bed was hard and the pillows were lumpy (like bags of popcorn). The balcony doors didn’t close fully, so they let in a cold draft and the neighbour’s cigarette smoke. You could also hear absolutely everything from the street below. To be honest, the whole place feels run down - the corridor was dirty and stunk of cigarette smoke and the sign outside has faded almost beyond recognition. It’s also advertised as a Bed and Breakfast but breakfast is no longer an option. Looking at previous reviews, this hotel changed hands and it’s downfall was probably accelerated by the pandemic. Shame really as it’s in such a perfect location.
Monday 11th April 2022

Matthew Weatherall
4 Star
The hotel staff were all very friendly and approachable. We received a warm welcome on arrival and prompt check in. Our room was no.7 at the very top of the building, which meant climbing about 4 flights of stairs - but this wasn't much of an issue. The room was quite small but well presented and clean. Tea & coffee making facilities were available in the room, as well as a small TV and small cupboard/wardrobe. The ensuite was very small and claustrophobic, especially for two larger men. The house is quite old and there are a lot of creaky floorboards and thin walls - we had come prepared with earplugs so had no issue with noise, however I'd recommend anyone do the same as without them in you can hear people moving about and talking in the adjoining rooms. Breakfast was lovely with a good selection available. We opted for the full English on both days and were not disappointed. Brighton is a fairly expensive place to stay as we discovered, and if you're just looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful to stay for one or two nights, then Motel Schmotel isn't a bad place to pick.
Tuesday 13th February 2018