Best Western Lansdowne Hotel

Stayed here for 6 nights in a family room and we all really enjoyed our stay. Nice sized room with 2 bathrooms and plenty of space. The TV in the kids side of the room only picked up certain channels but apart from that we were very happy with the room. The breakfast had everything we could ask for but worked out expensive for the kids as we paid for breakfast everyday but some days one son only had a glass of orange and the other some orange and a croissant. The staff at breakfast were great and made sure we had everything we needed, infact all the staff were superb, with the exception of the guy behind the bar. He came across as very grumpy, especially one evening. The lady that was sometimes on was completely different and much more pleasant. We only had an evening meal once, my wife had the steak which she said was ok and I had the sausage and mash that was disappointing. The mash wasn't great, not sure if it was instant or not but was probably the worst I've ever had. It can't have been freshly made in the space of time that it arrived in. The gravy was also very thin and I had to ask for some more before I'd even started as the small amount that was there had soaked into the bottom of the mash. To be fair, the waiter brought some straight away. We loved the lounges and we used them every evening with a drink from the bar after a day of sightseeing. There are 2 snooker rooms and a pool table. The pool table was out of action but we did play a bit of snooker, once we found the second snooker room. It's like a maze down on the bottom floor and even the receptionist wasn't sure of the best way to get there. There really should be some signs down there to help direct people. The location is perfect and is at the nicer end of Eastbourne and is just metres from the beach. Parking is also fine on any normal week and costs just £1 per day. Unfortunately, we stayed on Airbourne week which meant all the parking in front of the hotel was suspended and the road was closed. This didn't cause us as much of a problem as we thought as we still managed to get parked up a few hundred metres up from the hotel. Overall a great base to explore places like Brighton and Hastings and was a lovely place to come back to on an evening. less

Location is superb, right on the seafront only minutes walk to promenade. Parking is on the street but the hotel provide a parking permit for just £1 p.day. The room was comfortable and just adequate in size to be called a reasonable double. The bathroom was just o.k. and could have done with an improved clean; quite a lot of dust and the mirror was grubby. In hot weather the room would have been very stuffy, even with the windows open. However there was a fan provided that would improve the ventilation. The breakfast was ok, but for £25 for two it didn't seem particularly special. On the Monday morning at 9am the breakfast room was very full and it took some time before a waitress took our order for tea and coffee; they had run-out of bacon and the queue to make toast was not worth the wait! It could be that a 9.30 end to breakfast serving during week days is too early and causing a peak at 9am. The meal in the restaurant on the Sunday evening was very good; attentive staff and a quality wine at a decent price. A very enjoyable time all round. The steak was superb and the trout dish excellent. Would certainly return to this hotel for a short break - just do something about the breakfast rush-hour! less

First time in Eastbourne on business stayed at the Landsdowne Hotel. The hotel is very traditional and has an older clientele in the main. There is no air conditioning but the rooms have fans provided. The room was very comfortable I had a sea view. Only downside was the hairdryer which was in effective. The food is good and the service excellent. All staff were helpful and courteous particularly the staff at breakfast. I would definitely recommend this hotel and will stay there again if in the area less

Stayed before at this hotel. This time with granddaughter. Room was spacious and very comfortable. Large bathroom and we all enjoyed the breakfast. Will continue to use this hotel when staying at Eastbourne. less

Great staff and good service only downside was no parking at hotel, however when we did get parked next to hotel it was only a £1.00 a day. Food was good and breakfast was great. Staff were extremely polite and helpful nothing to much trouble. less