Local Reviews
In October 2015, forestwood said about Burlington Hotel
brillant stay. only south coast is not for me.
the hotel is in a great position in eastbourne on the front.all the staff in the hotel were friendly and excellent staff. food was very good. freeview small flat screen tv. an excellant stay but i would rather been in devon and cornwall with shearings but at least for once. try south coast and with if i had not try would not have known
.roll on to my next shearings holiday only this time devon and cornwall
the hotel is in a great position in eastbourne on the front.all the staff in the hotel were friendly and excellent staff. food was very good. freeview small flat screen tv. an excellant stay but i would rather been in devon and cornwall with shearings but at least for once. try south coast and with if i had not try would not have known
.roll on to my next shearings holiday only this time devon and cornwall
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In October 2015, Peter h said about Burlington Hotel
A typical shearing hotel.Service was good, room was clean and functional staff were helpful and pleasant.Shearing management should send all their chefs here to learn how to produce a runny fried egg.Perfect runny egg every morning,congratulations!! Excellent driver on coach knowledgeable and pleasant,although jokes need upgrading!Only minor criticism was heating at times became a little overpowering.
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In October 2015, Sue M said about Burlington Hotel
We stay often at the Burlington, although we didn't this last time, but just popped in for drinks and entertainment in the evening. The bar staff are all very efficient, super friendly and some of them are hilarious (particularly Ross, who is a great little mover...!!). Scott Free is the Saturday night singer and his show is very good indeed (swing music - Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, etc.). Mark Snow (Marky Mark) the hotel's resident host is very good too and extremely popular with the guests. Seafront location.
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In November 2015, HalifaxThespian said about Burlington Hotel
We decided on a five day Shearings holiday for our October half term break. We went to our local WA shop, and simply asked what was available. We picked the Burlington at Eastbourne. Booking was quickly and efficiently done and the holiday paid for. We opted to drive to Normanton, our local hub, and pay for car parking there, as we didn't want to do the feeder bus trip around West Yorkshire. Departure from Normanton was prompt, and the journey to Eastbourne uneventful, but rather long (as expected). The coach was comfortable.
On arrival at the Burlington, we were quickly checked in, and our luggage was swiftly delivered to our room. We had booked a superior sea view, and it was. We appreciated the welcome pack in the room. The room was recently decorated, and was very comfortably furnished with everything that we needed. Everything was clean and in its place, and was kept so.
Even though this was still only October, this was a 'turkey & tinsel' break, which frankly we found surreal - the hotel was decorated for Christmas, and 'Christmas Eve', 'Christmas Day', and 'New Year's Eve' were all observed, with a Christmas Dinner (including cracker and hat) on one day. That said, once we got used to the idea, it wasn't intrusive, nobody forced the issue, and it certainly didn't spoil anything. All the food was good - I am the faddiest of people, and I was quite satisfied with the choice on offer. A new touch seems to be that you can have side orders of veg to your preference for a small extra charge, and I did take advantage of that a couple of times. A good idea - appreciated. Restaurant service was good, and the reception/housekeeping staff were on top of their game.
Entertainment was to Shearings standard - we particularly enjoyed Mark's contributions. Apparently he is a Burlington legend and he was certainly very entertaining.
Excursions were good and we enjoyed trips to Lewes, Rye, and Battle. Our driver, Tony, whilst not at all a conversationalist, provided an informative commentary and looked after us very well.
We enjoyed Eastbourne, and we also went independently to Brighton, by train. This was easily arranged, and there are plenty of trains available. The train journey takes about 40 mins, as opposed to 1hr 10 by bus (at best).
We were significantly delayed on our journey home by traffic conditions, finally arriving at Normanton just after 7pm. The feeder buses had gone, and Shearings had a fleet of taxis waiting for those needing them.
A fully satisfactory holiday which we enjoyed very much. We look forward to the next one.
On arrival at the Burlington, we were quickly checked in, and our luggage was swiftly delivered to our room. We had booked a superior sea view, and it was. We appreciated the welcome pack in the room. The room was recently decorated, and was very comfortably furnished with everything that we needed. Everything was clean and in its place, and was kept so.
Even though this was still only October, this was a 'turkey & tinsel' break, which frankly we found surreal - the hotel was decorated for Christmas, and 'Christmas Eve', 'Christmas Day', and 'New Year's Eve' were all observed, with a Christmas Dinner (including cracker and hat) on one day. That said, once we got used to the idea, it wasn't intrusive, nobody forced the issue, and it certainly didn't spoil anything. All the food was good - I am the faddiest of people, and I was quite satisfied with the choice on offer. A new touch seems to be that you can have side orders of veg to your preference for a small extra charge, and I did take advantage of that a couple of times. A good idea - appreciated. Restaurant service was good, and the reception/housekeeping staff were on top of their game.
Entertainment was to Shearings standard - we particularly enjoyed Mark's contributions. Apparently he is a Burlington legend and he was certainly very entertaining.
Excursions were good and we enjoyed trips to Lewes, Rye, and Battle. Our driver, Tony, whilst not at all a conversationalist, provided an informative commentary and looked after us very well.
We enjoyed Eastbourne, and we also went independently to Brighton, by train. This was easily arranged, and there are plenty of trains available. The train journey takes about 40 mins, as opposed to 1hr 10 by bus (at best).
We were significantly delayed on our journey home by traffic conditions, finally arriving at Normanton just after 7pm. The feeder buses had gone, and Shearings had a fleet of taxis waiting for those needing them.
A fully satisfactory holiday which we enjoyed very much. We look forward to the next one.
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In November 2015, lindaS3478HQ said about Burlington Hotel
Very enjoyable break. Could not fault anything. All staff and facilities were brilliant. Very central and close to bus stops shops and the pier. Visited Battle and Brighton and although the weather could have been better the entertainment at the hotel in the evenings kept us smiling.
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In November 2015, Ronald F said about Burlington Hotel
Spent a great midweek break at this hotel. Lovely large room freshly redecorated with great sea views. The menu was varied with something for every taste. The food was served by a friendly waiter and was very nice. The ambience of the hotel was pleasant and the staff very helpful. Evening entertainment was good and varied.
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In November 2015, siatermaria said about Burlington Hotel
We went to the Burlington with Shearings , it was my first visit to Eastbourne and the Burlington and I will be returning. The room which we upgraded to had a sea view and was spotlessly clean. The only downside was the draught from the bathroom window but it is an old building. The staff were excellent , all the waiters and bar staff were friendly and helpful. The Burlington is in a fantastic position overlooking the newly re built Pier and the gardens. The hotel is close to the shopping centre which has many big stores and well known shops . The cafe bar is excellent for lunch time snacks and drinks and morning coffee sat in the conservatory overlooking the sea front. We will definitely return .
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In November 2015, Mark J said about Burlington Hotel
Room 114 first floor.
Lots of steps into the hotel. 1 lift 8 people, 4 possible, 1 lift 4 people, 2 a squeeze, many steps along corridor. Back entrance to car park via narrow doors and two VERY step steps at rear. STAFF exceptionally helpful, although Wine waiter on Saturday evening non-existent. Clean rooms, staff effective, but building is tired. Its grade 2 listed by James Berry 1851 - but it needs serious modernisation to be fit for purpose. NO WIFI except in reception area - a real annoyance.
Lots of steps into the hotel. 1 lift 8 people, 4 possible, 1 lift 4 people, 2 a squeeze, many steps along corridor. Back entrance to car park via narrow doors and two VERY step steps at rear. STAFF exceptionally helpful, although Wine waiter on Saturday evening non-existent. Clean rooms, staff effective, but building is tired. Its grade 2 listed by James Berry 1851 - but it needs serious modernisation to be fit for purpose. NO WIFI except in reception area - a real annoyance.
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In December 2015, jmtigercrewe said about Burlington Hotel
We stayed here recently on a 5 day turkey and tinsel break and found an excellent hotel with everything we wanted for an enjoyable stay. Our first pleasure apart from the good trip down with our joke telling driver, Peter, was when we entered our room and found it spacious with new furniture and a lovely flat screen tv. The bathroom had a heated towel rail and we got a bath with shower over which was perfect for us as one of us prefers a bath and the other a shower. Despite the weather being cold and raining most of the week we didn`t need our radiator on as the room was always warm enough and we had to have the shower on the lowest setting because the water was always hot.
Our waiter, Francesco, was very good and managed to serve us fairly quickly despite having several tables he had to look after. Food was very good, although the vegetarian choice of a curry on what was supposed to be the themed Christmas day did not seem appropriate and I would have preferred something like a nut roast, so I ended up choosing salad that day as I do not like curry.
The trips out were not bad but the half day to Lewes turned out to be disappointing as it was pouring with rain when we got there and as there are no inside main areas in the town for shopping etc, nobody chose to get off the coach so Peter took us to a garden centre instead about 20 minutes drive away.
The bus service to Brighton is excellent but expect to be on the bus for around 90 minutes. There is another bus that is quicker with limited stops but we returned on this bus and it only took 10 minutes off the journey, but it is worth it when you get there as Brighton is a very large place and the shopping facilities are excellent. The bus provides a free Metro newspaper which I read on the journey there and it was full of interesting news and information and took me the best part of an hour to read, and we also had a very helpful and friendly driver.
Eastbourne itself is a nice shopping area and has most of the large chain shops and the Burlington is only a 5 minute walk from most of them. The pier is across the road which is free at the moment but I believe that when it is restored there is going to be a charge. As it was out of season when we went there was nothing on the pier except a café that was open and the fishing facilities at the end.
The entertainment in the hotel was very good, there was bingo and a quiz for the first 3 nights followed by a cabaret act, then on the last night there was a comedian/musician that we were informed by several people who had seen him before that it was an act not to be missed. We were very glad we didn`t miss him because he was excellent, funny without being smutty and the only problem some people seemed to have on the night was not being able to get a seat close enough to watch the show as the area of the lounge by the stage is quite small considering there were 5 coaches of people staying whilst we were there and also several self drive guests.
The hotel has a policy of guests not being allowed to put items of clothing on chairs in order to get that prominent table booked whilst they are having their evening meal, which is the only fair way to ensure it is first come first served when getting a seat to watch the entertainment, but it is a pity the lounge area was not designed better as there are other seats at the back of the room and at the sides but the centre of the room is taken up with the stairs to the bedrooms, so this could do with being build into the side of the lounge rather than in the centre.
The staff we found were all very helpful, one of the reception staff rang the photographer and arranged for him to come to reception to take a picture of myself and my partner as the ones he had taken in the restaurant the night before were all individual ones, so he came and took one of us together which we were under no obligation to buy, but were very pleased with it so we did.
We would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Our waiter, Francesco, was very good and managed to serve us fairly quickly despite having several tables he had to look after. Food was very good, although the vegetarian choice of a curry on what was supposed to be the themed Christmas day did not seem appropriate and I would have preferred something like a nut roast, so I ended up choosing salad that day as I do not like curry.
The trips out were not bad but the half day to Lewes turned out to be disappointing as it was pouring with rain when we got there and as there are no inside main areas in the town for shopping etc, nobody chose to get off the coach so Peter took us to a garden centre instead about 20 minutes drive away.
The bus service to Brighton is excellent but expect to be on the bus for around 90 minutes. There is another bus that is quicker with limited stops but we returned on this bus and it only took 10 minutes off the journey, but it is worth it when you get there as Brighton is a very large place and the shopping facilities are excellent. The bus provides a free Metro newspaper which I read on the journey there and it was full of interesting news and information and took me the best part of an hour to read, and we also had a very helpful and friendly driver.
Eastbourne itself is a nice shopping area and has most of the large chain shops and the Burlington is only a 5 minute walk from most of them. The pier is across the road which is free at the moment but I believe that when it is restored there is going to be a charge. As it was out of season when we went there was nothing on the pier except a café that was open and the fishing facilities at the end.
The entertainment in the hotel was very good, there was bingo and a quiz for the first 3 nights followed by a cabaret act, then on the last night there was a comedian/musician that we were informed by several people who had seen him before that it was an act not to be missed. We were very glad we didn`t miss him because he was excellent, funny without being smutty and the only problem some people seemed to have on the night was not being able to get a seat close enough to watch the show as the area of the lounge by the stage is quite small considering there were 5 coaches of people staying whilst we were there and also several self drive guests.
The hotel has a policy of guests not being allowed to put items of clothing on chairs in order to get that prominent table booked whilst they are having their evening meal, which is the only fair way to ensure it is first come first served when getting a seat to watch the entertainment, but it is a pity the lounge area was not designed better as there are other seats at the back of the room and at the sides but the centre of the room is taken up with the stairs to the bedrooms, so this could do with being build into the side of the lounge rather than in the centre.
The staff we found were all very helpful, one of the reception staff rang the photographer and arranged for him to come to reception to take a picture of myself and my partner as the ones he had taken in the restaurant the night before were all individual ones, so he came and took one of us together which we were under no obligation to buy, but were very pleased with it so we did.
We would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
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In December 2015, LillithSophie said about Burlington Hotel
The hotel decor was quite good, except our room had been touched up with some different coloured emulsion in the bedroom and bathroom, looked odd, could not understand why it wasn't the same colour. We, unfortunately were given a rear facing room, which overlooked the Fire escape, this was lit up all the way up, very brightly, which I understand to a degree but the curtains didn't quite meet so it was very bright in the room. The pigeons loved it - cooing all night on the steps too. The quilt wasn't wide enough so a bit of a gap each side. The chambermaids though, were very good.
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