Royal Rasoi in Eastbourne

Bed was comfy. Hotel smelled of cigarettes and cannabis. Rooms were dated and are in need of a spruce up.Other guests were very noisy (most appear to be locals housed here by the council, rather than holidaymakers), with shouting/doors slamming in to the early hours.Staff were helpful.Restaurant was closed 'due to covid' and were the lifts (which makes little sense to me, and makes me think that they are in fact just not safe to use)

Not impressed at all. We were told we were being moved "due to unforeseen circumstances" along with a lot of other people. No explanation was given but it looked like the rooms were being given to the homeless ( funded by council ). Besides this our room was tiny with a view of broken pipes and ladders behind the building. Room was basic and clean but very dated. A poorly fit sliding door separated the toilet/shower from the sleeping area. Very cramped. Lift was out of order so a bit of a trek up the narrow stairs if disabled/elderly. We did get moved to the Glastonbury Hotel which was a huge bonus ! In comparison to the Strand Hotel the, the Glastonbury was gorgeous !

Horrible from start to finish. Stank of urine in reception. Putrid fish tank in reception added to aroma. Drink and disorderly men lurking around the hotel corridors banging on doors and rattling door handles during the night . Staff disinterested and inexperienced. Zero facilities . Room carpet was so dirty didn’t want to take shoes off. Bathroom was in a cupboard which also smelt. Toilet dirty. Very tired and badly maintained. AVOID

Staff were friendly, rooms were clean and the hotel is in a very nice location with the Beach just opposite. However the hotel could do with an overall referb, new carpet, curtains etc. Lift wasn't working, restaurant closed and strong smell of cannabis on the way up to our room!

I did enjoy my stay here, it just lacked a few stuff ie free toiletries, breakfasts and no lift. The bed was like a waltzer fairground attraction. It wasn't all bad, the shower was fantastic and hot. Lack of side lamp or moodlighting. I would come back and stay. Although they don't offer parking, but if you can get a parking bay, it will only cost you £8.00 per day.

The hotel staff, although very few, were very helpful. We were advised on arrival there was no kitchen and therefore could not even have breakfast in the hotel. I wish we had known before, because we paid far too much for room only. This said the location is amazing, with sea view. The bed was really comfy! The facilities, very compact. I had to open the door to get off the toilet! Lol. Bright side is weather was glorious and so much to see and do. Didn't stop walking. Refund happily accepted for lack of facilities.

I paid for superior room. This room 27 was far from superior. We had to go into the toilet sideways as there was no room. If you wanted to pull on your underwear, you hit your head on the sink. The toilet was no bigger than a cupboard fitted into an alcove. The shower was much the same. Get undressed before going into the shower as you couldn't get undressed in the alcove. No lift in this hotel. Dead flies on window sills. No breakfast. I tried ringing down to reception to complain but the phone didn't have a connection. It was just an ornament. The windows did not open. All in all a disgrace of a hotel. The view was excellent but that wasn't a plus for the hotel that was a plus for Eastbourne

Firstly, front of house staff are very friendly, Roberto in particular was a delight and an absolute asset to the team.The rooms are worth the money you are paying, small and a touch run-down but overall a pleasent place to stay.I would however, be careful of the £100 deposit for damages. Make sure you take pictures and report any defects immediately to front of house staff to avoid such charges. I for example had a faulty kettle and shower in my room which I would have been charged for had I not reported them.Overall 4/5 stars for my stay and experience, heavily boosted by the team of staff.P. S - Super cheap alcohol so make sure you use the bar!

If you want a great experience in the hotel don't go to this one in Eastbourne. The Council that the homeless and mentally ill patients in with all the paying guests which makes loud noises at night and ruin your sleep. My children friendly thing either never take my children there. The staff you the very best very good the staff for the management they don't really want to know anything. In fact if you're new person that management will reach you but when it's time to check out there won't be any way around to be seen., all that glitters is not gold if it's cheap it's what you pay for and this is a doss house

I had a sea view room and the view was absolutely amazing. There was scaffolding up though so this spoilt it a little bit and the outside windows were dirty. The bed was comfortable so that was good. There is a sign in the bathroom saying you need to request a hairdryer at reception. I was given one that didn't work so then had to go down and get another one. The receptionist didn't have a hairdryer that worked. Said she would look for one and I should wait in the room but she never showed up. Should have just come up and say she didn't have one. The bed was comfortable but the first night I could hear the music coming from reception in the morning as it was so loud so couldn't get back to sleep. Didn't hear it the second morning so slept better. The location is amazing!