Local Reviews
In November 2013, Grizzlybear43 said about Burlington Hotel
My wife,and I ,and my Brother in law,and my Sister in law, went to stay at the Burlington Hotel on the 7th of October this year,2013, to the 14th.
We travelled with Shearings Holidays ,who own Bay Hotels,
we travelled by car to the Shearings coach station at Warrington,and parked up, and then joined the coach which was taking us down to Eastbourne,
The coach was superb ,and the driver Tony was a joy to travel with, being witty,and chatty,and really made the journey, which is a long one really enjoyable.He was also our driver on the inclusive excursions, which ,include Beachy Head, Hastings,and Brighton,,Battle,Bexhill,etc.
The hotel is huge,and old ,but for all that spotlessly clean, the rooms are big, and comfortable,
The staff are very friendly,and the meals ,very,very good.
The evening entertainment was varied with Bingo starting the proceedings ,we did not partake in this, as we don't enjoy it.
The rest of the entertaiment was very good,
Our driver Tony is first class ,and handled the massive coach through the tight country roads
masterfully.
The weather was mixed , but all ,in all it didn't detract from our enjoyment.
To sum up an excellent mini holiday.
We travelled with Shearings Holidays ,who own Bay Hotels,
we travelled by car to the Shearings coach station at Warrington,and parked up, and then joined the coach which was taking us down to Eastbourne,
The coach was superb ,and the driver Tony was a joy to travel with, being witty,and chatty,and really made the journey, which is a long one really enjoyable.He was also our driver on the inclusive excursions, which ,include Beachy Head, Hastings,and Brighton,,Battle,Bexhill,etc.
The hotel is huge,and old ,but for all that spotlessly clean, the rooms are big, and comfortable,
The staff are very friendly,and the meals ,very,very good.
The evening entertainment was varied with Bingo starting the proceedings ,we did not partake in this, as we don't enjoy it.
The rest of the entertaiment was very good,
Our driver Tony is first class ,and handled the massive coach through the tight country roads
masterfully.
The weather was mixed , but all ,in all it didn't detract from our enjoyment.
To sum up an excellent mini holiday.
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In November 2013, brianmorfa said about Burlington Hotel
My wife and I and 4 friends have just returned from a turkey and tinsel weekend at the Burlington at Eastbourne, organised by Shearings travel who own the hotel. The turkey was the coach travel and the tinsel the hotel!!! The system is to be picked up by feeder coach from your area and taken to the coach station to swap to another coach to Eastbourne, The feeder coach was on time , but main coach was 90 minutes late which delayed everything, after eventually starting off we travelled for only an hour before the driver had to stop at services for 45 miutes because his hours were up! The journey was a nightmare of roadworks and traffic jams (not Shearings fault} before arriving at hotel after 6 hours!! Then things changed for the better, Every thing being pre booked reception was completed very quickly by very pleasant and helpful staff, after a mulled wine reception we went to our rooms where our luggage was out side our rooms.
The rooms were spotlessly clean large and warm, Ok so far although the carpets and décor was a little tired and dated, the hotel is being renovated a little at a time everywhere is clean and tidy.
The food was plentiful and very good, always hot, and we had excellent service off Maria ( thank you Maria) The evening entertainment was Christmas themed and in my opinion was excellent, it was aimed at the guests ( mainly pensioners) so we had a sing song and a very good singer in Billy Miller, Mark Snow the compere and all round entertainer was very good and had us laughing at his one man show. All in all a good weekend, only downside being the weather!! and of course the southern prices in the hotel and surrounding bars and cafes!! I know prices are higher in hotels but why rip people off on everyday things which you can get any where for less than half the price they charge!!
The rooms were spotlessly clean large and warm, Ok so far although the carpets and décor was a little tired and dated, the hotel is being renovated a little at a time everywhere is clean and tidy.
The food was plentiful and very good, always hot, and we had excellent service off Maria ( thank you Maria) The evening entertainment was Christmas themed and in my opinion was excellent, it was aimed at the guests ( mainly pensioners) so we had a sing song and a very good singer in Billy Miller, Mark Snow the compere and all round entertainer was very good and had us laughing at his one man show. All in all a good weekend, only downside being the weather!! and of course the southern prices in the hotel and surrounding bars and cafes!! I know prices are higher in hotels but why rip people off on everyday things which you can get any where for less than half the price they charge!!
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In November 2013, JAH25 said about Burlington Hotel
Just returned from a 5 day turkey and tinsel break at the Burlington.
We had a wonderful time.
Room large and warm ok in need of updating but clean and after all its only for sleeping in.
Food hot and plenty to choose from. Waitress always had a smile on her face and was really efficient.
Bar staff worked really hard. Entertainment varied,Mark especially kept everyone entertained.
Tony 'two teds' our driver was excellent and very informative.
Enjoyed it so much we have booked to go back so we can explore more of the area.
Looking forward to our next visit.
We had a wonderful time.
Room large and warm ok in need of updating but clean and after all its only for sleeping in.
Food hot and plenty to choose from. Waitress always had a smile on her face and was really efficient.
Bar staff worked really hard. Entertainment varied,Mark especially kept everyone entertained.
Tony 'two teds' our driver was excellent and very informative.
Enjoyed it so much we have booked to go back so we can explore more of the area.
Looking forward to our next visit.
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In November 2013, john t said about Burlington Hotel
I took my elderly father away for a weekend tinsel and turkey break to a new hotel which we had not visited previously. Before the holiday I was concerned that the hotel which is huge may not be warm and was also worried about the service. My fears were unfounded, the bedroom and all rooms we visited were warm and the waiter service was excellent. The short break was enhanced by a lovely sunny weekend (on the sunshine coast). The bedroom was very comfortable and the bathroom containing bath and shower were lovely. The food was hot and there was plenty of choice. Each evening there was entertainment provided which enhanced a relaxing and enjoyable short break.
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In November 2013, KentCrowd said about Burlington Hotel
We have just returned from a weekend break and our room and experience was very good. Its a large hotel but the hardworking staff couldn't do enough for us. We did have a radiator that needed bleeding and it was done as promised. They also gave us an oil filled rad to help heat the room as the weather was cold but fortunately sunny for the length of our visit. The room 302 had been recently redecorated and was very spacious. The bathroom does need updating but it was spotlessly clean and you cant ask more than that. The hotel is undergoing updates as I write this and we have booked a sea view room for the air show in August. A mention for Mark the compare in the ballroom, he was very funny with a lovely personality. The background music was a bit too loud for us though but it was a small complaint to a very enjoyable weekend away with friends. The hotel is in a fantastic seafront position and we made use of the excellent buses on the doorstep to visit Brighton for the day. Free if you are of a certain age, £7 return for me.
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In November 2013, Anne B said about Burlington Hotel
I have recently spent 3 nights at the Burlington on a Shearings Turkey & Tinsel weekend with family. I had a very spacious single room which had been refurbished with duvet, matching curtains and bed runner and cushion. Could have done with a better tv but adequate. Food was very good, plenty of choices and afternoon Xmas cake and tea on Saturday with Xmas dinner in the evening, all food hot and fresh and they cater for allergies. Entertainment average but lively! Hotel was clean and comfortable and all staff were very helpful. Excellent value for a hotel on the seafront and only a short walk from the shops
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In November 2013, Rosine said about Burlington Hotel
Am staying at this hotel on a turkey and tinsel break. My room is lovely. It has been completely refurbished and is clean, light and has a lovely view. The food is excellent value for money and the staff are helpful and friendly. The position of the hotel is great for the shops, the buses and the pier. I have been really impressed with all the changes they have made and would highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for a short break.
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In December 2013, jeffrey b said about Burlington Hotel
We recently went to this hotel as a party of twelve firstly we were told that we could not park our van as we told there wasent enough space all being carpark was almost empty,on entering hotel were told could book in but could not have key until 2.30 ok that was fine asked if we could get a sandwich sorry was reply only served till 2 but bar was open for a drink.When we finaly got to our room took of our shoes went into bathroom and got soaking wet feet on inspection washhand basin had been previously broken and stuck together with some sort of glue,tap was permently running unable to turn off,informed reception leak was rectified with more glue.food was very average not a lot of festive feel, entertainment was very poor normal bingo,disco and of course the resident tried to entertain as best he could on th whole hotel is very tired floorboards creak,window did not open hardly, room was clean though and bed was comfy, only good thing were the staff very helpful and polite would we go back or recomend this hotel no J/S
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In December 2013, Tony36 said about Burlington Hotel
We were perfectly happy with the Summer Break that we spent here, obviously, as we wouldn't have come back so soon. I mentioned just two things that we thought were missing at the time, 21st Century tv's and a wifi hotspot. 5 months later we were delighted to see that both had arrived. This time we had a Standard Plus room up on the 4th floor. It had been totally redecorated and refurbished, with a new bathroom and suite, furniture, mirrorS, and curtains (red "Velvet", but blackouts!). All the staff were again as pleasant, polite and helpful as before. The food was delicious. You are never going to totally satisfy the tastes of 250 visitors at any one time. Such a shame that those who are happy with it rarely bother to say so, but the odd ones who aren't, speak loudest. I enjoyed two of the Chef's Specials and both were delicious.
So, no complaints at all, and we may well be back next year.
So, no complaints at all, and we may well be back next year.
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In December 2013, HazelReadingEngland said about Burlington Hotel
Thirty of us went for a Friday to Monday break. My room was great but the rest of the party had some dissatisfaction with their rooms. Some were shabby and one had a large wet patch on the ceiling. The food was excellent and the entertainment was very good. Our waiter was rather abrupt, as when my friend came down after us and sat with us in her normal seat; it appeared that he was annoyed as he had to put the cutlery there that he had previously removed.
The big problem we had was the sickness and diarrhea virus that one friend had from Saturday night onwards. The reception staff were very helpful with getting a perscription sorted out but by Monday 6 of us had it and by the Tuesday another 4 of us had it. It was evident form what other guests were saying that a large number of people staying had it.
The big problem we had was the sickness and diarrhea virus that one friend had from Saturday night onwards. The reception staff were very helpful with getting a perscription sorted out but by Monday 6 of us had it and by the Tuesday another 4 of us had it. It was evident form what other guests were saying that a large number of people staying had it.
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