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Motel Schmotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Brighton Beach

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Right in the heart of Brighton City Centre, Motel Schmotel offers a haven with a serene garden and convenient amenities. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of luggage storage and express check-out for a seamless stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Near the beach
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$123 nightly
The total price is $148
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor

A bed with a teal quilt, white pillows, and a folded white towel.

Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 78 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two patterned pillows, a blue blanket, a nightstand, and a wall with framed pictures and a painting.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window, and a wall art piece.

Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor

  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and two paintings on the walls.

Large Double Room with Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor by Entrance

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a painting, and a bedside lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor by Entrance

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor | Television

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor

  • 134 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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37 RUSSELL SQUARE, Brighton, England, BN1 2EF

What's nearby

  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brighton i360 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 91 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 104 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 113 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 116 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 128 min drive
  • Brighton Station - 12 min walk
  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London Road Brighton Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rook Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel Schmotel

  • When you stay at Motel Schmotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. Also, Brighton Pier and Brighton Marina are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for GBP 10.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Schmotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel Schmotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel Schmotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Motel Schmotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Motel Schmotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Schmotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Motel Schmotel and nearby?

Motel Schmotel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Motel Schmotel like?

Motel Schmotel is located near Brighton Beach in Brighton City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Brighton Centre and 14 minutes' walk from Brighton Pier.

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Reviews

Motel Schmotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great value in central location. Room had all amenities, the only downside was person upstairs spent all night wandering around
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to shopping centre & shops. Ideal location for public transport. Room very clean & tidy. Staff are very friendly helpful and polite. This is my second visit, and will be returning again. I give it, 5 *
Dominic, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The owner Chi was very friendly, and the room is nice for a stay near the beech in wonderful Brighton.
Alan, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location

It's in a good location, close to shopping area. Bathroom was hidden in what looked like a closet. Better rate the longer you stay.
Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was fine, would have been nice to have received the door codes instead of having to call the number on the door, wait 15 minutes for someone to let me in, take me to my room and then give me a keycard. They messaged me 4 hours after I arrived (2pm) to tell them when I was arriving so they could send me the code but they just ignored the message. Bathroom was so tiny it was difficult to manoeuvre without having to keep the door open. Location was perfect near to bars and the shopping centre and other attractions. Temperature control was difficult, it's either keep the windows closed and be constantly warm or open the window and have the constant smell of substances and cigarettes coming through the window from the balconies below when you wanted to get air in. The smell alone was enough to make me heave and stuck to everything I had with me. Cheap and cheerful, would probably stay again if I return to Brighton and it was a competitive price.
Joshua, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The property is close to town which is great and the staff responded quickly to any questions or needs. However, the place wasn’t properly cleaned and I have several bite marks around my body from bed bugs for this reason I wouldn’t recommend this place
Ian, 10-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Picture look better than reality. Rooms are small, mattresses and pillows aren't great, bathrooms are tiny. Good price though and good location.
Sergey, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Basic but great overall! I recommend.

My room at Motel Schmotel was great. The room was small and basic but had all amenities I needed. My lamp stopped working but I’m sure if I had reported it, it would’ve been replaced. Qi An was a lovely host and carried my bag up to the fourth floor for me. Good price and close to the city centre - great for solo travellers and business trips like mine.
Ellie, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Older dated room

Hotel is basic. No reception or so. Basic cleaning on the day. Room was old and a bit dated. However, clean. Toilet didn't flush properly. It did the job to sleep there, but, not more than that. so, if you are okay with a very basic, dated but clean room, it will do.
8-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

More shabby than chic, I nevertheless soon became quite enamoured of my humble little room on the first floor. These prices were often a third of the travelodge. Is Schmotel three times worse than travelodge? No it’s a different thing. I was therefore pleased that there were no ghosts or Frankensteins and no poo on the wall or ceiling, and nobody with loud and evil intent anywhere in the seven blessed rooms.
GREGORY, 5-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Stay for location

Arrived on time but nowhere to get in, no reception, waited 10mins then asked housekeeper who went out but she’s didn’t speak a word in English. After 5mins asked her again mimicking what I want so she gave me number to call. A person came. Everything in house extremely old and worn out and half-broken; toilet never fully flushes, mini fridge makes noise so need to unplug for a night, floors extremely squeaky with every move, you can hear all neighbours (even next door) their every step. Floors also not straight at all. Shower not scrubbed, rusty. The only good thing was the bed - very comfy. If I ever had to stay again it would be due to location which was perfect. 3mins walk to beach, 2mins to high street, 10mins to Royal Pavilion, 15mins to Pier.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Taking into account the very reasonable price of the stay, the room was basic and functional. One piece of advice is for the owners to replace the mattresses as they are very very flat and the mattress springs and wires are very noticeable. Thankfully due to the warm weather I was able to get some cushioning from the duvet. If they sort this then I would easily rate the stay higher as I only needed the room as somewhere to sleep
Daniel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located in the quiet lush garden, and tree lined rectangle that is Russell Square, it's the perfect location to enjoy the best of Brighton's "two worlds". It's only a genuine two minute stroll down to the best part of the much improved, and increasingly popular beach and promenade. And it's also just a five minute walk to the buzzing city centre, and the famous Laines of independent shops and restaurants. I found the room I occupied to be spotlessly clean, everything worked, the bed v.large and v.comfortable, and the pillows...well, lets just say I wanted to take them home with me. I greatly appreciated that my room had thoughtful artistic touches which I believe is a feature of all the rooms. I had only minimal contact with the staff but each time they were were friendly and helpful, with a smile. Overall, my stay of four nights was a pleasurable experience, at great value for money.
Redd, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Small room for a single traveler. Pretty good for a day or two. Have a creepy painting on the wall. Except that its pretty satisfactory
Sanjay Kumar, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient location, nice staff/hotel manager.
Toby, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

strategic location and nice staff
Verified

4/10 Fair

Good location, unfortunately came home with a lot of bed bug bites
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Lovely welcoming hosts, clean, lovely size room and bathroom. Love it here we always stay when visiting Torquay. Breakfast is lovely and cooked fresh and a goid variety.we love the location as we walk through the Abbey and a variety of bars restaurants on the way into Torquay.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I did not stay. It was an awful place. Nothing like the pic on the website.
Zach, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Old but cozy well placed

A step back in time, but cozy enough and really well placed in Brighton.
Gunnar Thor, 4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Too small
Menon, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Never been in a more filthy room in my life. I have several photos that I will be sharing, still waiting for hotel to contact me back. I tried to contact hotels.com also and got stuck in loop as I left minutes after walking into the room and booked another hotel.
Lovely to be greeted by this.
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unclean
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The convenience and the price. The property was a little shabby, and the en suite was very small. The bed not very comfortable.
Robert, 7-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Quite a busy loud location. Ground floor room you hear everyone; outside, inside, everyone. Cracked toilet seat but otherwise room was doable but the disturbance was really bad. Outdated and could do with a makeover and new lights etc.
Bethanie, 2-night trip