Best Western Lansdowne Hotel

We've been staying at the Lansdowne on and off for a good many years. This is a good Hotel that is starting to benefit further from investment in rooms and guest facilities - having stayed in a number of the newly refurbished rooms, they have all be redecorated to high standards. We like the location - next to the Grand, so at the end of the seafront, however this means that it is quiet and parking is not usually a problem in the evenings (can be an issue nearer the Pier). Yet Eastbourne town center is only a 10-15 minute walk, and there are plenty of taxi's, so you are still really near all of the requisite facilities (such as good restaurants). The wider area is very easy to access - such as the South Downs Way, Beachy Head and Birling Gap (National Trust). less

Went on a Travelzoo deal It all started well, the cream tea was fine. The room was big but very dated, it felt very smelly with a musty smell all the way through the corridor up to the room. We had drinks in the bar in the evening and found the barman very miserable. The breakfast toaster was impossible to use, but the worst thing was our room was above a breakfast conference room which was hired from 6 am it was very noisy and woke us up. We told the receptionist but the impression we got was that they were not that bothered. less

My wife and I wanted a break by the sea as I was getting over an illness. We decided to go to Eastbourne and spent a lot of time studying the reviews of every seafront hotel. The Lansdowne stood out from all of the other hotels so we booked a 4 night midweek break B & B there. We were pleasantly surprised by this wonderful hotel. We had a cosy double room with a sea view, well decorated and very clean. Breakfast was excellent, full english or a choice of continental or cereal. We also had some evening meals at the hotel which were superb, highly recommended. The hotel is old but very well decorated and clean. The floorboards creak everywhere, I think this adds to the charm of the place. All of the staff that we encountered were very polite, very cheerful and extremely helpful. The hotel is just accross the road from the seafront & beach where the promenade is very flat with lots of benches to sit on. We highly recommend the Lansdowne to anyone who wants a relaxing break in a wonderful hotel by the sea. less

We stayed for a weekend over the bank holiday and were very impressed with this charming family-run hotel. Directly overlooking the sea with a beautiful view complete with palm trees and the sound of waves it was very relaxing. All staff were charming, polite and helpful and helped us with a few requests and general issues. Our room was cosy, clean and very comfortable. Towels were changed daily and we had a little kettle for cups of tea and a selection of biscuits. The shower was powerful and hot. We slept very well as it was very quiet. Breakfast every morning was a huge selection of hot and cold catering to special dietary needs but we just went for the fry up! We also had a delicious cream tea with Prosecco in one of the lounges overlooking the seafront and dinner one evening was very good. All in all a very relaxing weekend where we were well looked after in a charming and traditional English hotel. less

Our room 147, is a twin with small single beds, very basic and not consummate with the nightly rate charged for it. The bathroom was reminiscent of one found on a hospital ward again very basic with plastic fittings. We were placed above a very noisy wedding reception; with accompanying drunk guests, who made their presence known all through the night. Check before you book would be my advice. However, the breakfast was excellent with quality ingredients. Staff were friendly and professional. Overall and regrettably, a very disappointing stay, especially at this price point. less