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The Congress Hotel

31-41 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JS, England
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Ranked #23 of 40 hotels in Eastbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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pedroWestMidlands
west midlands
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14 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
1
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Six of us have just returned from a stay at the Congress Hotel. The rooms were spacious and they have high standards of cleanliness. The food was excellent, always served hot, great variety of dishes and the desserts were lovely. The waitresses were pleasant and efficient. The warmth of the friendliness from all the staff was outstanding. The entertainment was... More

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linda s
Beziers, France
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Just returned from a short break at this friendly hotel & had to share our views . From our welcome by Carole with a cup of tea on arrival to our last full English breakfast this morning we've had a super time . The hotel staff excellent ,the rooms spacious ,clean & airy & the food delicious. We are still... More

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clancyman
Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed at this hotel and we can honestly say it is good value for money. Whenever we go to Eastbourne now, this is definitely the hotel we shall use. Car parking is something of a nightmare in Eastbourne but the Congress is one of the few hotels that has its... More

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MargaretE1
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Just spent one night at Congress Hotel. Room was excellent - four poster bed - large room - en suite - clean. On booking I had requested a quiet room away from the road and subtitles on TV (I wear hearing aids) the room was away from the road but directly above the DJ with the bass beating away for... More

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alottment
Stoke-on-Trent
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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We have just spent four nights holiday at the above hotel, you would have to be very very hard to please if you came away dissatisfied with any aspect of this hotel.The cleanliness, the food,the staff, the entertainment all excellant, along with our LEONS coach and driver. More

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rosy028
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Just returned from a five day coach trip, hotel very welcoming, tea or coffee were awaiting us on arrival, Bedrooms very spacious and clean, food good, and a choice of menu. Staff very pleasant and friendly, would definitely return, More

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macbrodie
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We had a lovely room,very clean with comfortable beds. Staff excellent, very friendly. We did not enjoy the meals at all. I am sorry to say the main courses were completely tasteless such a disappointment. More

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diane503738
Swaffham, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We have just returned from another holiday at the Congress hotel.There were 24 of us from Age Concern Swaffham and district . Carol and her staff welcomed us like old friends and we had a wonderful time. The entertainment was great and we didnt stop laughing.An ideal hotel for a group of our age .Well done Carol.We will be back... More

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Morris78
Hastings, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Having holidayed at this hotel each Christmas since 2006 we were horrified to see an April reviewer making complaints. On our first visit we shared a table with two charming ladies who had been spending Christmas at the hotel for over 20 years, both with their husbands and since their loss. Since then we have spent every Christmas at this... More

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186460Heather
Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Recently returned from a 4 night stay at the Congress Hotel Eastbourne, we were with a coach tour. We had a lovely time, the staff were very friendly and helpful, providing good service. The hotel is a short distance from the sea front, theatres and the town centre, it caters for elderly and disabled visitors, although younger visitors seemed to... More

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Address: 31-41 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JS, England

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