The Bank Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property

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Standard Room (4)
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Hallway
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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28-29 Grand Parade, St Leonards-On-Sea, England, TN37 6DR
  • Place, Hastings Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, White Rock Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (7)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (8)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (11)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (12)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (13)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (14)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Bank Hotel & Bistro

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and a banquet hall are onsite.
The Bank Hotel & Bistro offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bank Hotel & Bistro. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hastings Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Bank Hotel & Bistro, a bistro with ocean views
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Hastings Beach and Warrior Square Gardens
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space.

This 3-star St Leonards-On-Sea hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Bank Hotel & Bistro - Overlooking the ocean, this bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 10.45 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Bank Hotel & Bistro

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.45 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 5.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Bank Hotel Bistro
The Bank Hotel & Bistro Hotel
The Bank Hotel & Bistro St Leonards-On-Sea
The Bank Hotel & Bistro Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea

The Bank Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 160 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great stay lovely seaview room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kamel

Good hotel. Very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely Staff , beautiful sea view from room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value and even better view from our room (6)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a 3 day stay, breakfast excellent, would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Nice room with character and a view of the sea. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, looks king forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Property is in a great position and is great value for money. Room 12 was spacious and comfy. Eclectic furnishings add a quirky feel to the place. Would definitely stay again if I was in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable and convenient stay, staff were good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wil

Right on the seafront with fantastic sea views. An old building which no doubt has had many visitors over the years.. great room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Devadas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views. Room was cleab andlarge with great seaviews Sarah was great and a good communicator. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location worked really well for our stay. Our room and the seaview was really great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beside the seaside

Lovely room with a fabulous view of the sea. Great place to wake up and very good clean room and en suite shower and WC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and amazing value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ngaere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic sea view and spacious room. Lovely staff and the breakfast was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Delightful stay where the bathroom was the old big back safe - fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

It was a lovely stay. The owner of the hotel was very nice when we arrived and checked us in. The room was clean and welcoming and comfortable. It was quiet and we had a lovely sea view which was amazing, beautiful. Overall a lovely stay and we will return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here in St Leonards Make sure you book in before 5pm Outside parking free for 2 hours Roon beautiful and clean close to shops and restaurants.Bistro on site Gorgeous seaview on front of hotel but can be Noisy with early morning traffic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Breda

we had a lovely break staying at the Bank hotel in Hastings
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

D GREENWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely unique little hotel, staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Pallavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the sea front with spacious rooms and lovely furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy camper.

Visiting family, hotel situated very conveniently, just a short walk to visit family. Very good breakfast, great views of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this hotel

I love this hotel. Friendly and feels safe. Only down side this time was my toilet and shower was across the hall, through some doors and at the bottom of the stairs. I was provided with a robe and it really wasn't as much of an issue as I first imagined.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025