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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)
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; sea views
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Standard Room (5)
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

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28-29 Grand Parade, St Leonards-On-Sea, England, TN37 6DR
  • Hastings Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • White Rock Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hastings Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (12)

Standard Room (12)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (13)

Standard Room (13)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (6)

Standard Room (6)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (11)

Standard Room (11)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (14)

Standard Room (14)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (8)

Standard Room (8)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (5)

Standard Room (5)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (7)

Standard Room (7)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (4)

Standard Room (4)

Highlights

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

About the area

St Leonards-On-Sea

At The Bank Hotel & Bistro you'll be within steps of Hastings Beach and Warrior Square Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The bistro, The Bank Hotel & Bistro, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class St Leonards-On-Sea hotel you'll find Camber Sands.

What's nearby

  • Hastings Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • White Rock Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hastings Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • East Hill Lift - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hastings Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Legs Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goat Ledge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The St Leonards Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Heist - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Piper - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bank Hotel & Bistro

Hotel in St Leonards-On-Sea with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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 metres) and includes conference space.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bank Hotel & Bistro offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and free 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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

The Bank Hotel & Bistro offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bank Hotel & Bistro on 6 May 2025 start from NZ$140.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

Yep, The Bank Hotel & Bistro is a short 1-minute walk from Hastings Beach.

Does The Bank Hotel & Bistro serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

No, The Bank Hotel & Bistro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bank Hotel & Bistro?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bank Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice place but bad mattress and not top service...

The general vibe of the hotel is nice and it's very well located on the sea front but the mattress was really bad. One side of it was jingling when we moved and it was so soft and unsupportive that we both woke with sciatic pains. There was also quite a heavy leak in the shower, which is located in the main room rather than the bathroom, which we weren't informed about before our stay. This meant that some of our clothes got drenched and we spent every morning having to soak up the leaky area with bathmats. This may not have been so bad if staff had let us know first and checked in on the issue but we had to go and request more towels and then they told us they'd known about the problem but that it was due to be fixed after we left. Parking is an issue too, which could really be listed on the website/booking pages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were pleasant, great features having a bathroom in a former bank vault, however the mattress was poor as you could hear and feel the springs when you moved, and the bathroom extractor fan dropped dust. The breakfast in the bistro was fabulous and service was great. It was excellent value all in all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Bright and spacious with aea view

Seafront location on busy road, so some people will prefer rear rooms. Bright and spacious room (4) with decent shower etc and a table and chairs. Parking is a challenge, but ok durng check-in period. Ideal for our short break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Marisha

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

Worth it

Perfect for us, right on the water. A bit hot/stuffy (due to surrounding rooms radiators) but easily fixed by opening windows to get fresh sea breeze. Def would stay again, lady down stairs was helpful & their breakfast menu is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Disliked: Room comfort

Just Dont

The room came with ear plugs - because its incredibly noisey and should seriously come with a warning. This caused very bad night of intermittent sleep. As well as this they were unable to accomodate either early check-in or to take 2 bags for a couple of hours prior to check-in, or to offer a half hour later check-out. So basically the room do not offer the most essential experience of a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

An excellent night's stay

We had an excellent stay at the Bank Hotel, our room was spotless with a fantastic sea view. The bed was huge and we had a great nights sleep, despite being on the main road there was no noise. The location of the hotel was also perfect, a few minutes walk downhill from the station and close to some great bars and restaurants. The staff were also very friendly and accommodating, I'll definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

DAISY

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Staff & service
It is very central good location. Check before you book advertisement is missleading. I booked room 8 which state's 1queen bed and single room. When i arrived i as asked to pay a further £45:00 total of £279.00. The mattress is old no support whatsoever made a complaint she didn't seemed bothered!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint old building that had all the amenities and a very accommodating staff, and it sits right across from the beach. The room was delightfully furnished with interesting decor - I would definitely come back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MARINA, Westlake Village

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Breakfast was delicious. This hotel has no parking & if you’re driving this is a serious issue. Everywhere around only has 2 hour parking. There is a paid parking lot on a side street at the back, but it’s only for 4 hours. After 6pm you can park until 8 AM, but then you have to move the car every 2 hours. We stayed in room 11 which had a Seaview It was very large and a huge comfortable king bed, with lovely bedding and a beautiful bathroom It’s a bit noisy because it’s on the front, but they provide earplugs which is fab. Honestly, the sea view with the weather in England, isn’t anything special. It rained the whole visit whilst we were in Hastings, I’m sure if the sun was out it would be a whole different experience. Overall, we had a nice visit at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

Liked: Staff & service

Too many stairs

We were given a top floor room. Both my husband and myself have mobility issues, but they refused to change our room. Room had nowhere to put clothes, had to live out of suitcase. The carpet was very dirty and had a dusty smell. Cold water tap in bathroom, ran very hot, so no cold water to drink. Room looked nice, but bed very bouncy and pillows lumpy. Wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Bank and Bistro 3 night stay

Our stay at the Bank and Bistro was good, quick and easy check in and lovely staff, Room was clean and had everything we needed. We found the mattress was slightly uncomfortable but I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024