The Bank Hotel & Bistro

3.0 star property
Hotel in St Leonards-On-Sea with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Standard Room (6) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; sea views
Standard Room (5) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
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The Bank Hotel & Bistro, in the entertainment district, offers daily manager's receptions, ocean-view dining, and an on-site cafe. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and attentive staff for productive work and relaxing downtime.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room (5)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room (6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (7)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (8)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (11)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room (12)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room (13)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room (14)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
28-29 Grand Parade, St Leonards-On-Sea, England, TN37 6DR

What's nearby

  • Hastings Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hastings Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • White Rock Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hastings Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • East Hill Lift - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Folks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Collected Fictions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Legs Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Zone Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bank Hotel & Bistro

Hotel in the entertainment district
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at The Bank Hotel & Bistro. The on-site restaurant, The Bank Hotel & Bistro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, light fare and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and conference space are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bank Hotel & Bistro offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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: 5:30 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bank Hotel & Bistro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bank Hotel & Bistro located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is steps away from Hastings Beach and Warrior Square Gardens. St Leonards Gardens and Hastings Pier are also within 10 minutes. St Leonards Warrior Square Station is 6 minutes by foot and West St Leonards Station is 21 minutes.

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The Bank Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 151 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

6/10 Okay

Stewart

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Plesant Stay!

A plesant stay in a good location next to the sea. Very clean and well looked after. Didn't bother us but the shower was in the room but a room divider offered some modesty!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Holly

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

Lovely and affordable stay

Lovely decorated rooms. Very noisy with traffic but ear plugs were provided complementry. Nice to walk in to 2 complimentary local ciders from Guestling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is ideally situated on the seafront, a short distance from railway station. The room we had was beautifully decorated and equipped, with a good en- suit shower room. Excellent view of the sea. The only slight negative, was there was quite a lot of noise from the road outside, however this wouldn't put me off staying again !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

anu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was okay but the bed was noisy and the shower wasn’t working properly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and clean room with excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Overnight stay

Has a lovely comfortable bed, breakfast was very, and served with a smile. What more can you ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Friendly and help staff. Parking is an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Beautiful room

The room was huge and clean. The arrival was welcoming and lovely. I was highly reccomend this property to anyone. Huuge bed. Huuge room. Seperate table and chairs. Ensuit. Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yair

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

As expected

For the price we paid we didn't expect much to be honest. And at around £77 per night for a room with sea views we got an ok shower (warm water, poor water pressure) a large bed (mattress has seen a few years) and sparse furniture which suited us fine. It was very windy which meant we had quite the draft from the single pane windows however there wasn't a lot of traffic coming through. Service was ok, not friendly, not unfriendly. Breakfast simple, coffee overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in TOP FLOOR NO LIFT?,,, A ROUTE MARCH
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotlessly clean and had a fabulous ocean view. There is traffic in front of the hotel so beware when booking if you are a light sleeper. There are rooms that do not face the street. Hotel does provide ear plugs and we slept just fine. Restaurant on site served great breakfast. Only suggestion I would make in the room we had (room 4) would be to see about switching the tv and stand with the dresser and mirror as when you lie in bed the tv was on the left as opposed to straight ahead which made it difficult to view. Also the mirrors in the room need to be raised so that everyone can use them. If you hung the mirror over the dresser longways then it would solve the problem. Just some thoughts. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok accommodation.

Room was ok, very hot and fan was very noisy. Also very loud seagulls early in the morning. The breakfast was included as would not have paid for the breakfast as the sausage was very anemic looking, mushrooms hardly cooked only best part was the hash brown. Otherwise very friendly staff and lovely looking views from the ballroom, was a shame the stained glass ceiling was covered up. Room wallpaper had seen better days as peeling a bit on the right side of the wall after the big dresser.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no parking for the hotel. There are some restricted bays for overnight directly outside and a little walk away some free spaces. You can only check in from 2-5.30pm and there is no one on site after that. It would have been helpful to know this before booking. The hotel has an interesting history as a bank and the bathroom was originally a walk in safe. The decor is basic, but clean. The breakfast was unpleasant - dried out and reheated food. Nothing was particularly fresh - all stale. This isn’t a typical B&B or hotel and it was a really odd experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

DAISY

Liked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for

This is one of those places where you yet what you pay for. PROS: *The location of the peoperty - beach front close to public transport, and is on the main street *The staff are very welcoming *They offered to clean the room *You get 20% off on breakfast downstairs, and the food isn't terrible. CONS: *We reserved a room to accomodate 3. As it turns out, a room for 3 means you'll get 2 separate rooms with 1 single and a double/queen. To be fair, our family is the only one in that wing but we would've preferred to sleep all in one room as expected. *Whilst I believe that the staff did their best to clean, the pillow cases, duvet, and bed sheet has traces of make up. It might be that the bleach isnt stront enough to remove make up stains, or perhaps the staff's make up touched the covers whilst doing the bed, but when you see make up traces, it makes you question whether they've replaced the sheets after every guest. *Lastly, I think that the bed are quite springy. As I said, I think that you do get what you pay for; but the saving grace of this property is the staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamel

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok bit could be better

Room in need of redecoration windows don’t open room very hot needs ventilation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025