Local Reviews
In February 2013, Anne W said about Burlington Hotel
My husband and I have just returned from 5 days in Eastbourne with National Holidays, the cost of the holiday was £99 which was good value as it included coach travel, dinner, bed and breakfast and two excursion. The hotel was situated on the sea front and was just a short walk to the shopping centre. The rooms were tired and old, every floor board creaked in the bedroom and the bathroom, I thought the people in the room above were going to come through the ceiling. The decor made the room look dirty, the ceiling looked as if it had a recent coat of paint. Traveling down in the coach took all day as, we left Bradford Interchange at 7-20 Monday morning and arrived at the hotel at 16-00, we picked up at Halifax then Huddersfield and Barnsley. We then went on to Woodhall Services where we all changed coaches one to Torquay, one to Newquay and ours to Eastbourne, that was 3 hours to just outside Sheffield!!!! And we did the same in reverse coming back!!! It just added hours onto the trip and I think National Holidays should get their act together and try and come up with something better than that. The driver of the coach was called Tony and he did a good job and was very pleasant.
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In February 2013, Ian B said about Burlington Hotel
We have just returned from 5 days 4 nights at the Burlington Hotel. The hotel is situated opposite the pier in a very good location to the shopping centre..The hotel its self is like a number of Shearing hotels where parts need to be refurbished but at the end of the day for what we paid you get value for money. The food was adequate the hotel clean and staff hardworking and helpful.If you are self drive there is a multi storey car park nearby or the hotel has its own at the rear wwhich there is a charge.The entertainment is good each night and Mark works hard to ensure you have a good time. All told very enjoyable holiday.
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In February 2013, Coffdrop60 said about Burlington Hotel
Yes we had a cheapie break at the seaside. Poor old hotel is showing its age and is cold in the Reception and Lounge areas. It was positively freezing in the bedrooms on the front. The wind was blowing a gale on Thursday but the windows are sash and don't fit well and ALL the guests were complaining about being cold. There is no heating at all in the bathrooms. There are only bath towels, not sheets which are very small and thin and we had blankets on the bed!!! The food was good though, the company fun and our waitress, Rebecca (daughter of the restaurant manager) was excellent. All the staff were good but the cold rooms put a bit of a damper on the break.
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In February 2013, lovetheworldr said about Burlington Hotel
We knew what to expect when we visited the Burlington - lots of people (5 Coaches) and a slightly worn hotel - nothing wrong with that when you considered the price paid.We went in a bitterley cold few days in February - many hotels wern't even a quarter full. We prefered to stay somewhere with a little bit of life. Breakfasts were good, good choice and the standard was surprisingly high.We did not have evening meals there as they were so busy the couldn't fit us in - no problem dozens of places to eat.The bedroom was however not so good. Large room obviously refurbished not so long ago - but extremely cold,the bathroom was huge - no form of heating whatsoever.The wind whistled through the windows of the bathroom and the bedroom - no putty,ill-fitting and at the mercy of the bitterly cold wind.We asked for a heater and were given a small oil filled radiator - it made little impression.
I know the price is good but avoid the hotel in cold Winter months.
I know the price is good but avoid the hotel in cold Winter months.
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In March 2013, Ellen sommerville said about Burlington Hotel
Just got back from eastbourne, a weekend break with shearings,always very good value,
Nice staff, adequate food,the only downside is they always play bingo at their hotels ,and if you don't want to play you have to sit silence as your afraid to talk,
Not the best entertainment,but ok.met a lovely couple from Wolverhampton who made our stay even better, will continue to use shearings as you get a great deal,
Nice staff, adequate food,the only downside is they always play bingo at their hotels ,and if you don't want to play you have to sit silence as your afraid to talk,
Not the best entertainment,but ok.met a lovely couple from Wolverhampton who made our stay even better, will continue to use shearings as you get a great deal,
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In March 2013, J M said about Burlington Hotel
Booked independently through late rooms.com. For three night break. We opted for bed and breakfast but did book dinner on our last evening. The hotel is a little tired in places, but the hotel is exceptionally clean. The staff are hard working and all were cheery. The position of the hotel was very good. On sea front, near to town centre and opposite pier. I agree with previous comments that the wind whistles off the seafront and in through the sash windows, but living in a Victorian house with sash windows we find this rather healthy, rather than having a stuffy overheated room. The breakfasts were good and dinner on our last night was hot, tasty and plentiful. There was evening entertainment but we were not there to see the first two nights but on Sunday, the magician and all round entertainer was very good. The only negative for us was a lack of WiFi - we are silver surfers and believe all hotels should offer free WiFi. Some people found the parking rather expensive at £5 per day, but there is plenty of on street parking. We enjoyed our stay and will return.
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In March 2013, David T said about Burlington Hotel
we have just returned from a 5 day stay at the Burlington, it was a little ragged around the edges, but for what we paid great value, Kevin the driver was full of information about the area, and also told some wonderful little stories, we found the food very good as was the hard working staff at meal times,
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In March 2013, fluffyessex1 said about Burlington Hotel
Travelled with shearings coach tours to Burlington hotel Eastbourne and would like to say we stayed in the most comfortable warm quite room 301 .we found the room clean and tidy we had no problems at all with the room.the hotel itself is very clean and kept this way throughout our 5 day stay.breakfast was excellent plenty to eat evening meal also excellent plenty of choices all staff always happy willing to help if you had any problems at all which we did not throughout our stay.shearings coach driver James was one of the best coach drivers we have had in many years of traveling with other coach companys .we would say anyone thinking of taking a shearings bay hotel break don't think twice just do it .great value breaks .fluffy Essex.
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In March 2013, Susann2013 said about Burlington Hotel
Stayed at the Burlington hotel in room 350, on a 5 day holiday from National Holidays. The room was clean and tidy, the customer service desk was very helpful during the stay and the food was well served and presented. The menu was very varied so there was at least one dish each night that appealed too myself, all in all this is a great place to stay and was excellant value for money. I shall be going back to this hotel to see other sites in the areahich i didnt get to see on this occasion. Well Done Burlington staff.
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In March 2013, dshawcross said about Burlington Hotel
Decided a few weeks ago to go on this short week end break.
Used our own car to go to the Interchange at Stretton, directed to a parking space(plenty of them) our cases were taken of us straight from the boot of our car, and we did not see them again until they were delivered to our room later in the day.
Coach, very comfortable left on time, drivers changed over at Warwick Services while we had a break. Tony, the driver for the weekend was informative and kept us up to date what was happening and when.
Arrived at Eastbourne about four thirty, easy check in, up to the room on the third floor, via the stairs, we had already been informed there were only two lifts and the hotel cannot get permission for more as it a Grade Two Listed Building.
Less than two minutes in the room and our cases arrived
Evening Meal there was a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts, each of the nights different Menus. Coffee was served in a separated bar,
We enjoyed all of our meals including the breakfast, where there was a full choice of whatever sort of breakfast you preferred, Full English, or a choice off the breakfast menu, cereals, fruit, eggs however you wanted, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, beans,mushrooms, No Excuse for going hungry.
Restaurant staff very efficient polite and well turned out, a pleasure to be served by them.WELL DONE
Saturday, off nice and early, 0915, coach was nearly full for the included excursion to Battle and Rye, very pleasant day with plenty of time to do what you wanted to do sightseeing, Tony had already given us a usefull commentry to each of the place we went so we had a good idea which way to head. The Church where Spike Milligan is buried in the Chuchyard is well worth the visit.
Sunday we did not go on the optional excursion, we made our own way to Brighton, bus stop about two hundred yards from the hotel, took about forty minutes, if you have a bus pass you may use these but if not, it is £6.50 return,
We visited Brighton Pavilion, the main reason for the trip to Brighton and we were both impressed, £8 each to get in, You are then given a mobile phone to walk round at your own pace and the commentry and pictures are on the phone, just punch in the number of the room and all the info you nedd comes up. Sadly the cafe was shut that day due to a change of supplier.
There was entertainment each night in the bar, which had a small dance floor, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
There is also plenty of room in the small bar and in the reception area.
Monday--- cases outside the bedroom doors for 0700. Breakfast 0745 until 0845 onto coach for journey home at 0915.
Two stops on the way home and back into Stretton just after 4 O'Clock, cases were soon off the coach back to our car and onwards home.
We paid £176.00 including parking for this well worh weekend break.
The Burlington Hotel was clean and tidy, rooms were looked after well by the staff.
A return trip we will be making in the Autumn.
A NICE PAT ON THE BACK TO ALL CONCERNED FOR A NICE WEEK END AWAY
Dave Shawcross
Used our own car to go to the Interchange at Stretton, directed to a parking space(plenty of them) our cases were taken of us straight from the boot of our car, and we did not see them again until they were delivered to our room later in the day.
Coach, very comfortable left on time, drivers changed over at Warwick Services while we had a break. Tony, the driver for the weekend was informative and kept us up to date what was happening and when.
Arrived at Eastbourne about four thirty, easy check in, up to the room on the third floor, via the stairs, we had already been informed there were only two lifts and the hotel cannot get permission for more as it a Grade Two Listed Building.
Less than two minutes in the room and our cases arrived
Evening Meal there was a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts, each of the nights different Menus. Coffee was served in a separated bar,
We enjoyed all of our meals including the breakfast, where there was a full choice of whatever sort of breakfast you preferred, Full English, or a choice off the breakfast menu, cereals, fruit, eggs however you wanted, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, beans,mushrooms, No Excuse for going hungry.
Restaurant staff very efficient polite and well turned out, a pleasure to be served by them.WELL DONE
Saturday, off nice and early, 0915, coach was nearly full for the included excursion to Battle and Rye, very pleasant day with plenty of time to do what you wanted to do sightseeing, Tony had already given us a usefull commentry to each of the place we went so we had a good idea which way to head. The Church where Spike Milligan is buried in the Chuchyard is well worth the visit.
Sunday we did not go on the optional excursion, we made our own way to Brighton, bus stop about two hundred yards from the hotel, took about forty minutes, if you have a bus pass you may use these but if not, it is £6.50 return,
We visited Brighton Pavilion, the main reason for the trip to Brighton and we were both impressed, £8 each to get in, You are then given a mobile phone to walk round at your own pace and the commentry and pictures are on the phone, just punch in the number of the room and all the info you nedd comes up. Sadly the cafe was shut that day due to a change of supplier.
There was entertainment each night in the bar, which had a small dance floor, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
There is also plenty of room in the small bar and in the reception area.
Monday--- cases outside the bedroom doors for 0700. Breakfast 0745 until 0845 onto coach for journey home at 0915.
Two stops on the way home and back into Stretton just after 4 O'Clock, cases were soon off the coach back to our car and onwards home.
We paid £176.00 including parking for this well worh weekend break.
The Burlington Hotel was clean and tidy, rooms were looked after well by the staff.
A return trip we will be making in the Autumn.
A NICE PAT ON THE BACK TO ALL CONCERNED FOR A NICE WEEK END AWAY
Dave Shawcross
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