Motel Schmotel

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7.0
/10
Pleasant
90 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Alan

10.0
/ 10
The owner Chi was very friendly, and the room is nice for a stay near the beech in wonderful Brighton.

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10.0
/ 10
Was extremely cosy and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

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10.0
/ 10
Lovely Motel , great location , rooms were very clean and tidy , breakfast was amazing. Very friendly staff , allowed us to check in early and leave our bags after check out so we could extend our day in Brighton . Lovely place will use again.
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37 RUSSELL SQUARE, Brighton and Hove, England, BN1 2EF

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Splendid service together with wide range of facilities provided will make you complain for nothing during your stay at Motel Schmotel.

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Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Tours
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk

Things to Do

  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Connectivity

  • LAN Internet (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Others

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Motel Schmotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: GBP 10.00 per night (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 18:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
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Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 18:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Motel Schmotel
10
Another facilities in Motel Schmotel
Luggage storage, Tours, Express check-out, Front desk, Picnic area

Frequently asked questions about Motel Schmotel

What are available facilities at Motel Schmotel?
There are top facilites at Motel Schmotel such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Motel Schmotel?
The standard check-in time at Motel Schmotel is starting from 14:00 - 18:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of Motel Schmotel?
Motel Schmotel has a 3.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Motel Schmotel?
Motel Schmotel has 10.
What do past guests say about Motel Schmotel?
Traveloka users who have stayed at Motel Schmotel have praised its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort.

Motel Schmotel reviews and ratings

7.0
Pleasant
From 90 reviews
Cleanliness

7.2

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

7.6

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Andy
2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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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.
Clarissa
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2.0
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Booked their luxury ground floor room for 2 nights solo. The hotel is in a great area and the staff are friendly but the room was in poor condition, the shower was full of grime and mould with a broken drain cover. The window didn’t shut properly making it hard to sleep at night due to the cold which didn’t help the as the bed was already uncomfortable. The pictures are misleading/outdated, the room is small and needs work. If you are desperate and need somewhere cheap it’s doable but you are better off finding somewhere else as there are other properties at similar rates but clean and comfortable.
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Zach
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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I did not stay. It was an awful place. Nothing like the pic on the website.
Andrew
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Unclean
Menon
4.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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Too small
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Friends and Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Good location, unfortunately came home with a lot of bed bug bites
Bethanie
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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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.
Sasha
6.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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There was no food or dinner we had to buy our own food to have
Tim
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

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Room is small not even a table can’t even move it the shower never mind using the toilet plus u can hear next people wall not insulated
John
4.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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Very, very small room described as a standard, en suite room. I'm average height at best and struggled to even use the toilet. Room was covered in cobwebs, curtains only just attached to their rail, window itself cracked and just repaired with sellotape, floor looked like it had never seen a mop or Hoover. As the title says if it's your last resort then book it, if you're coming to Brighton to just get absolutely blind drunk then you might just manage but anyone else I'd say just spend just a little more and get somewhere decent. I visit relatives in Brighton and believe me there are many hotels, reasonably priced around so avoid this Hotel if you can.
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Kevin
8.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

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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.
Robert
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

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The convenience and the price. The property was a little shabby, and the en suite was very small. The bed not very comfortable.
Glen
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

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The property was dirty it looked nothing like the photos, my wife could have cried when we walked in we upgraded to another room that was just as bad. Completely spoiled how much needed hoilday..disgusting place
Sergey
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

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Picture look better than reality. Rooms are small, mattresses and pillows aren't great, bathrooms are tiny. Good price though and good location.
Kirsty
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

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Do not believe the pictures. This used to be an amazing b&b but it's now just run down, damp rooms. Staff do not work on site, as they're at a different property down the road. The windows don't close, the heating doesn't work. The bedding isn't fit for a hotel. I’m sure the owners once had good intentions, but owning more than one property and the pandemic has made this place basically a hostel. They need a word with The Hotel Inspector!
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Ivor James
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

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If it was not for the nice host, most would of been terrible ratings. Our room was in poor condition, not as per advertised. Toilets were very small and I mean small. In fairness another room was offered, but facilities are poor. On the top floor, we had concerns about fire escape safety also. Noise reduction between walls is also limited.
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GREGORY
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8.0
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Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

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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.
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Lisa
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2.0
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Reviewed 88 week(s) ago

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This property was nothing at all like advertised. It was dirty, tiny and stank of smoke. There was no breakfast option, my room was tiny with very poor and outdated facilities. I would not stay here again, despite the low price and convenient location.
Alan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

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The owner Chi was very friendly, and the room is nice for a stay near the beech in wonderful Brighton.
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Friends and Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 95 week(s) ago

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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.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 90 reviews
Cleanliness

7.2

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

7.6

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Andy
2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Clarissa
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Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Booked their luxury ground floor room for 2 nights solo. The hotel is in a great area and the staff are friendly but the room was in poor condition, the shower was full of grime and mould with a broken drain cover. The window didn’t shut properly making it hard to sleep at night due to the cold which didn’t help the as the bed was already uncomfortable. The pictures are misleading/outdated, the room is small and needs work. If you are desperate and need somewhere cheap it’s doable but you are better off finding somewhere else as there are other properties at similar rates but clean and comfortable.
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Zach
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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I did not stay. It was an awful place. Nothing like the pic on the website.
Andrew
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Unclean
Menon
4.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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Too small
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Friends and Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Good location, unfortunately came home with a lot of bed bug bites
Bethanie
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Sasha
6.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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There was no food or dinner we had to buy our own food to have
Tim
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

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Room is small not even a table can’t even move it the shower never mind using the toilet plus u can hear next people wall not insulated
John
4.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very, very small room described as a standard, en suite room. I'm average height at best and struggled to even use the toilet. Room was covered in cobwebs, curtains only just attached to their rail, window itself cracked and just repaired with sellotape, floor looked like it had never seen a mop or Hoover. As the title says if it's your last resort then book it, if you're coming to Brighton to just get absolutely blind drunk then you might just manage but anyone else I'd say just spend just a little more and get somewhere decent. I visit relatives in Brighton and believe me there are many hotels, reasonably priced around so avoid this Hotel if you can.
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Kevin
8.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Robert
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The convenience and the price. The property was a little shabby, and the en suite was very small. The bed not very comfortable.
Glen
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property was dirty it looked nothing like the photos, my wife could have cried when we walked in we upgraded to another room that was just as bad. Completely spoiled how much needed hoilday..disgusting place
Sergey
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Picture look better than reality. Rooms are small, mattresses and pillows aren't great, bathrooms are tiny. Good price though and good location.
Kirsty
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Business and Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Do not believe the pictures. This used to be an amazing b&b but it's now just run down, damp rooms. Staff do not work on site, as they're at a different property down the road. The windows don't close, the heating doesn't work. The bedding isn't fit for a hotel. I’m sure the owners once had good intentions, but owning more than one property and the pandemic has made this place basically a hostel. They need a word with The Hotel Inspector!
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Ivor James
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Business and Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If it was not for the nice host, most would of been terrible ratings. Our room was in poor condition, not as per advertised. Toilets were very small and I mean small. In fairness another room was offered, but facilities are poor. On the top floor, we had concerns about fire escape safety also. Noise reduction between walls is also limited.
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GREGORY
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Lisa
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 88 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This property was nothing at all like advertised. It was dirty, tiny and stank of smoke. There was no breakfast option, my room was tiny with very poor and outdated facilities. I would not stay here again, despite the low price and convenient location.
Alan
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The owner Chi was very friendly, and the room is nice for a stay near the beech in wonderful Brighton.
Verified traveler
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Friends and Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 95 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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