Colson House

Easy check in, great location, perfect for out trip to Brighton

All as described. Info in advance was comprehensive. Very convenient location. Parking was a walk away but it’s a busy part of Brighton so good to have somewhere to park.

We stayed in the balcony room. It was lovely to have such a comfortable outdoor space to relax. The room itself was very comfortable, with quality bedding, a comfortable seating area, fridge, and small but perfectly formed bathroom. The hosts were friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Guest house is very well presented inside and out. Bed was very comfortable with high quality linen (just as advertised). Tea/coffee making facilities and mini fridge in the room. This is a guest house, not a B&B, but you have numerous options in the local area for breakfast/brunch.

We came on a business trip, and the room was very clean and beautiful and the guest house was very well well located. We wanted to love it, but there was no internet for a day. They fixed it after a day, but for the whole time the shower was broken, we called and called to seek help from the owners, but they were never in the guest house and didn't return any of our calls, their internet site did work either. We couldn't take a shower for three days!

Overall, I thought Colson House was a lovely place to stay. I valued the fact that the proprietors had laid out a large bottle of water alongside a range of hot drinks (tea/coffee/hot chocolate sachets) for our arrival. The room was clean, comfortable. quiet and warm. The proprietors sent various emails throughout the check-in process which made us feel welcome (even though we didn't actually meet Gavin and the team). One downside was the parking. While the proprietors advised of a postcode to park along, which was said to be cheap, we couldn't find an appropriate parking space and ended up parking in the Bingo car park, which cost £19 for the night. Despite this, I would still recommend Colson House to my friends/family.

A lovely little place. Easy to access and close to the water. The only thing that was inconvenient was the parking. The suggested parking is a bit of a walk especially when you’re carrying luggage. I would recommend to drop the bags off first before parking or organise the parking permit. Other than that, it was a lovely stay.

Property convenient for an overnight stay. Room comfortable and lovely clean bedding and towels. Space compact but adequate. The tea making facility and use of a fridge was appreciated. Overall a pleasant stay.

Excellent property. Very clean, good facilities. The shower was very weak though more like a dribble than an actual shower. Apart from that, cant fault it. We will be back

Nothing to dislike, Convenient for my stay, clean and comfortable. Keyless entry to house and bedroom was useful, no prolonged checking in, but also no interaction with local staff or owners.

Clean room, warm shower. Incredibly good value for money.

Lovely, bright airy rooms, spotlessly clean! We found the self check in really easy and communication with property seamless.

You are sent door entry numbers on the morning of arrival so you are not met by anybody, on arrival we found the bathroom had not been cleaned and there was urine in the toilet (disgustingly unacceptable)and no towels , i called the number on my email and was told if i went to the room next door there would be towels there which there were , appears to be a store room, bottled water is in a decanter tasted like chlorine and was disgusting (doesnt cost much to buy a non branded bottled water for your guests rather than tap water), i have stayed in many hotles and bed and breakfasts, this was poor and not value for money and would not stay here again! Brighton itself was nice and i enjoyed my one night stay but rhis place needs to get its act together

Everything that we wanted in an overnight stay. Convenient for the town and the beach. Spotlessly clean

Clean room, comfy bed, great location, easy to get in to room, quiet.

Although the bedding, towels and in general was clean, the carpet was really dirty, we didn't even want to walk on it in bare feet, the toilet didn't flush properly, the shower door wouldn't close from the inside. We arrived very late at night and the room was bitterly cold, the radiator didn't come on until the morning so we had a terribly cold, uncomfortable night. We left the next morning as the hotel really did not live up to expectations.

Very small room up 5 lots of stairs room dusty and bathroom walls need redoing bed uncomfortable

Clean room

Check in was via a text with codes for the front door and bedroom door. Room booked was a standard double but better described as a basic double. Room was a decent size for the price and for 2 adults. However, the carpet was dirty with bits of dirt etc in the carpet, so we kept our socks/shoes on. Curtains were falling off the rail. Wardrobe was sufficient but had scratches and marks all over it and dust and bits inside. Coffee/tea facilities were Great, good selection of tea/coffee/hot chocolate and different selections of sachets of milk. The bed...felt more like a camp bed...springs very bouncy and the mattress was very thin. Bedding was clean. Bathroom was tiny...had to have the door open to sit on the loo unless you sit sideways...I'm 6ft and chunky! The shower was tiny, so had to have the door open to bend down....sorry for the mental picture!!! The floor had marks and dust everywhere and there was hair and mold around the shower tray. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls too. The first night we were woken by 2 lads in the basement shouting just after 2am, we went and spoke to them and it appeared they 'lived/worked' there and were apologetic and stayed quiet. No confirmed staff on site so would have complained if there had been at the time. For the money we paid, it was overpriced and needed a clean and update/uplift. Location of the guest house was great, near the front and 10 min walk to the pier/shops etc.

Our allocated room was occupied with another residents belongings strewn across the room. No one was available to see what on earth was happening, the common parts were dirty and we had to book another hotel . Completely hopeless

Self check-in was easy with clear instructions. The room was good overall. Decent bed, though something underneath clunked every time I got up from it. Condition of the room is somewhat worn, clear signs of wear and tear. Bathroom and shower OK. The room had everything I needed - and some nice extras - for a basic 1-night stay. Great value for money in a fantastic location for Brighton, and the surrounding area was quiet at night. Would happily stay here again.

Lovely property and the room we had on the 3rd floor was very big, clean and quiet. From the guest house to the pier is walkable only about a 10mins walk and plenty of shops around to grab snacks

Clean room, comfy bed, great location, easy to get in to room, quiet.

Colson House is ideally situated for exploring Brighton. Entry is by keypad code which worked well. The staff we met were friendly. The room, however was noisy - it overlooked a busy road and the windows were old allowing noise to penetrate. The bed was far too soft for me and I didn't get good night sleeps, but this is a personal preference. We were pleased to have purchased parking permits for the 3 days we were there. Parking is at a premium and the permit allows you to park anywhere in Zone C, not necessarily directly outside the guest house. We were lucky to find a space in a nearby road.

We stayed in the balcony room. It was lovely to have such a comfortable outdoor space to relax. The room itself was very comfortable, with quality bedding, a comfortable seating area, fridge, and small but perfectly formed bathroom. The hosts were friendly, welcoming and helpful.

The house and bed room was amazing, very large room, with nice tea and coffee area, shower/ toilet room very nice and clean. Easy to check in with coded doors. Felt very safe. Communication by email from owner very good, easy to understand stand and lots of useful information. Good check in and check out times

I really wanted to like this place, but the lack of soundproofing completely ruined my stay. There’s no reception, so if you have noisy neighbours, you’re on your own. Unfortunately, my next-door neighbours decided to come back drunk at 1 AM and have a very enthusiastic two-hour session—every sound loud and clear through the paper-thin walls. If you’re a heavy sleeper, maybe you’ll be fine, but if you value a peaceful night’s rest, this isn’t the place for you.

Property convenient for an overnight stay. Room comfortable and lovely clean bedding and towels. Space compact but adequate. The tea making facility and use of a fridge was appreciated. Overall a pleasant stay.

Everything was great except the bed and pillows, my partner and me just rolled to the middle and the pillows were thin polyester plus the duvet was thin . Now considering this was a “ bnb” without the breakfast then it’s about the sleep, which was “ difficult “ could be fixed with a new mattress / pillows and duvet.

Check in was via a text with codes for the front door and bedroom door. Room booked was a standard double but better described as a basic double. Room was a decent size for the price and for 2 adults. However, the carpet was dirty with bits of dirt etc in the carpet, so we kept our socks/shoes on. Curtains were falling off the rail. Wardrobe was sufficient but had scratches and marks all over it and dust and bits inside. Coffee/tea facilities were Great, good selection of tea/coffee/hot chocolate and different selections of sachets of milk. The bed...felt more like a camp bed...springs very bouncy and the mattress was very thin. Bedding was clean. Bathroom was tiny...had to have the door open to sit on the loo unless you sit sideways...I'm 6ft and chunky! The shower was tiny, so had to have the door open to bend down....sorry for the mental picture!!! The floor had marks and dust everywhere and there was hair and mold around the shower tray. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls too. The first night we were woken by 2 lads in the basement shouting just after 2am, we went and spoke to them and it appeared they 'lived/worked' there and were apologetic and stayed quiet. No confirmed staff on site so would have complained if there had been at the time. For the money we paid, it was overpriced and needed a clean and update/uplift. Location of the guest house was great, near the front and 10 min walk to the pier/shops etc.

The host John was very nice and helpful, messaging me on the day to see when we were arriving and wether or not we needed parking permits. The room we had was clean and very spacious. En suite bathroom was clean and the shower was good. The bed was a little soft for our liking but nothing wrong with it and we slept fine. Room had a little fridge which was nice too.

We came on a business trip, and the room was very clean and beautiful and the guest house was very well well located. We wanted to love it, but there was no internet for a day. They fixed it after a day, but for the whole time the shower was broken, we called and called to seek help from the owners, but they were never in the guest house and didn't return any of our calls, their internet site did work either. We couldn't take a shower for three days!

Host was super accommodating even when we asked for an early check in at 12 and the previous residents had asked for a late check out at 12. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only 6 rooms but they are clean and modern. Great location and would stay again! Thank you!

Our stay at Colson House was lovely. Billy was very helpful and helped us with any queries. We will definitely be coming back :)

The property was in a great location for what we needed. Communication with the owner wasn’t the best and we had to go through Expedia finally get any response which was the only downside. If you’re going to stay here buy a permit through the property as you’ll have a wider option as to where you can park and for a full 24 hours. It costs £10. We originally booked this property as it advertised it had parking, slightly misleading as it’s very busy and not parking attached to the property but a free for all and you can end up streets away! The property itself was clean, the bed was very firm and we both ended up with slightly stiff backs in the morning. The smallest wardrobe we’ve ever seen but there were plenty of drawers and as we only stayed one night it was suffice for us. The bathroom was clean and functional.

I have stayed here a few times and have always found it to be clean and pleasant. Despite being an unmanned property I felt safe and always received check-in information timely. There was tea, coffee, hot chocolate which was refilled on the morning

Billy was great and very helpful, great character building with a good vibe, perfect location for access to the town ans beach.

This was a really nice room with everything I needed, although a desk or table to be able to sit at properly would have been ideal. Bed was comfy, shower was lovely and hot. My only problem was that my room was located to the front door so was woken up at all hours by latecomers slamming the door, leading to what sounded like a party in the room above me at 2-3 in the morning. I can only presume that if there had been a member of staff on site this would have not been allowed to have happened but as the hotel is unmanned anything apparently goes.

We stayed at Colson House as we were attending a gig at Patterns. It was really close to the venue which was great. We had a couple of days to explore Brighton and it was lovely staying at Colson House. Everything was walkable from the hotel, we walked to the lanes, the pier and the train station easily. There were regular busses on the road that the hotel is on so it was really easy to get about. We had a problem with the tv in our room but someone came out really quickly and sorted it out. We had the room with a balcony which was lovely and spacious. There was a bit of noise from the road but that’s to be expected given the location. It was much quieter than I was expecting. There were loads of cafes and restaurants nearby - too many for us to try! Would definitely stay again.

Our allocated room was occupied with another residents belongings strewn across the room. No one was available to see what on earth was happening, the common parts were dirty and we had to book another hotel . Completely hopeless

Lovely property and the room we had on the 3rd floor was very big, clean and quiet. From the guest house to the pier is walkable only about a 10mins walk and plenty of shops around to grab snacks

Clean room, comfy bed, great location, easy to get in to room, quiet.

Easy check in, great location, perfect for out trip to Brighton

All as described. Info in advance was comprehensive. Very convenient location. Parking was a walk away but it’s a busy part of Brighton so good to have somewhere to park.

Colson House is ideally situated for exploring Brighton. Entry is by keypad code which worked well. The staff we met were friendly. The room, however was noisy - it overlooked a busy road and the windows were old allowing noise to penetrate. The bed was far too soft for me and I didn't get good night sleeps, but this is a personal preference. We were pleased to have purchased parking permits for the 3 days we were there. Parking is at a premium and the permit allows you to park anywhere in Zone C, not necessarily directly outside the guest house. We were lucky to find a space in a nearby road.

Clean room, kept me well informed about the property, close to the amenities and see front.

It’s a lovely place and very quiet lots of good food places around there 👍

A lovely little place. Easy to access and close to the water. The only thing that was inconvenient was the parking. The suggested parking is a bit of a walk especially when you’re carrying luggage. I would recommend to drop the bags off first before parking or organise the parking permit. Other than that, it was a lovely stay.

The property was in a great location for what we needed. Communication with the owner wasn’t the best and we had to go through Expedia finally get any response which was the only downside. If you’re going to stay here buy a permit through the property as you’ll have a wider option as to where you can park and for a full 24 hours. It costs £10. We originally booked this property as it advertised it had parking, slightly misleading as it’s very busy and not parking attached to the property but a free for all and you can end up streets away! The property itself was clean, the bed was very firm and we both ended up with slightly stiff backs in the morning. The smallest wardrobe we’ve ever seen but there were plenty of drawers and as we only stayed one night it was suffice for us. The bathroom was clean and functional.

We stayed at Colson House as we were attending a gig at Patterns. It was really close to the venue which was great. We had a couple of days to explore Brighton and it was lovely staying at Colson House. Everything was walkable from the hotel, we walked to the lanes, the pier and the train station easily. There were regular busses on the road that the hotel is on so it was really easy to get about. We had a problem with the tv in our room but someone came out really quickly and sorted it out. We had the room with a balcony which was lovely and spacious. There was a bit of noise from the road but that’s to be expected given the location. It was much quieter than I was expecting. There were loads of cafes and restaurants nearby - too many for us to try! Would definitely stay again.

Lovely property and the room we had on the 3rd floor was very big, clean and quiet. From the guest house to the pier is walkable only about a 10mins walk and plenty of shops around to grab snacks

Just nice should do breakfast

It’s a lovely place and very quiet lots of good food places around there 👍

Guest house is very well presented inside and out. Bed was very comfortable with high quality linen (just as advertised). Tea/coffee making facilities and mini fridge in the room. This is a guest house, not a B&B, but you have numerous options in the local area for breakfast/brunch.

Comfortable and my solo room was perfect for one person. Stayed a week and didn't want to spend too much time in my room, but this was perfect walking distance to come and go, get food right around the corner, and great bus access. Was a bit surprised at the private bathroom setup being added in to what used to be a closet, but the thriftiness of the idea made it charming and impressive. Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. Special note: IF YOU BOOK THROUGH HOTELS.COM, you will need to call the hotel and provide them your email for the right check in instructions if you don't receive an email directly from them.

We stayed at Colson House as we were attending a gig at Patterns. It was really close to the venue which was great. We had a couple of days to explore Brighton and it was lovely staying at Colson House. Everything was walkable from the hotel, we walked to the lanes, the pier and the train station easily. There were regular busses on the road that the hotel is on so it was really easy to get about. We had a problem with the tv in our room but someone came out really quickly and sorted it out. We had the room with a balcony which was lovely and spacious. There was a bit of noise from the road but that’s to be expected given the location. It was much quieter than I was expecting. There were loads of cafes and restaurants nearby - too many for us to try! Would definitely stay again.