The Angel of the East
The Angel of the East, Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BZ, United Kingdom- Public Art
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Stunning Coastal Views and Award-Winning Dining
Located just steps away from Aldeburgh Beach, The Brudenell offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Suffolk Coast. Indulge in the elegant 4-star bedrooms equipped with modern amenities and luxurious toiletries, some with stunning sea views.
Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Savor freshly caught seafood and local produce at the 2 AA-Rosette restaurant or unwind on the seafront terrace with a fine selection of wines. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere at the lounge bar for a cup of fresh coffee.
Explore and Unwind
Immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside surroundings with a leisurely walk to the scenic River Alde or a short drive to Aldeburgh Golf Club. With free on-site parking, your tranquil coastal retreat awaits at Brudenell Hotel.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
Sea View, Panoramic Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
With View, Inland View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
84 sqm
Sea View, Panoramic Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Inland View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
900-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
84 m2
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
10.8-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
1 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
21.5-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
2 m2
City View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Great location, friendly staff. Nice views.
Nothing.
Great position, everything in walking distance - staff very helpful
Parking was a bit hit and miss
Good hotel in good location
Restaurant was excellent, staff were welcoming, location fabulous
My room was small, no soundproofing, the window would not shut and the bed was a little uncomfortable. Not good value for money and was disappointed with size of room.
Great location, really lovely decor, very comfy. Superb food in the restaurant
I took my elderly mother and there were a few too many steps
The view
No air conditioning in the room. Food and drink far too expensive.
location great staff great
Place was really tired in certain areas Veranda area especially Filthy ash trays not emptied Veranda needed sweeping badly One miserable member of staff who was clearly not happy Very basics stuff which begs the question where was the manager and why didn't he/she nitice and correct any of this! Filthy windows which i appreciate is a ckbatant battle on a beach area.
Bed uncomfortable
Superb location, with free parking. Beautifully decorated, comfortable room.
All was perfect.
Great location on the sea front. Food lovely, staff friendly. Had a superb time
All was fine
very friendly and helpful staff. good dinner and breakfast. pleasant lounge and dining room with sea view. very close to shops, sea and local restaurants. rooms were cleaned each morning quickly and efficiently by friendly cleaning team. rooms have everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
I can't think of much.... The lift was a bit slow, but we weren't on a schedule...
Very good breakfast and the location was excellent. Bar staff very helpful and efficient.
Bathroom was not clean and smelt musty.
Brilliant location, good breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
We almost didnt check in because the entrance to reception was so untidy, unswept, dirty windows, and absolutely uninviting, but once up the stairs to reception it was much better. The terrace on the beach front is almost shameful, it has not been swept or cleaned for some time, rusty stools, and dreadfully slow service.
Room was very clean and comfortable with a bonus seating are to view the sea Breakfast was good.
Parking facilities - very limited car parking spaces. A member of staff kindly sorted a space out for us but it's a shame the hotel doesn't have a bigger designated area for parking.
Location
Not enough parking spaces
Wonderful location with superb sea views from the restaurant
Room could’ve been bigger. Very slow lift!
The staff were excellent and a great location from which to enjoy the carnival. Breakfast was delicious with great sea views. The room was clean, cool and comfortable. We finished the evening with drinks on the terrace which was a real treat.
Parking was a problem but understandable on such an occasion.
Lovely setting. Helpful staff. Spacious quiet room
Too few parking spaces.
nice and friendly
Position right on sea front. Helpful staff. Excellent food. Comfortable room.
Parking is a little tight
The staff make this hotel. Absolutely amazing and very accommodating to me and my dog.
The only working lift needs updating, can be quite a wait.
Good room. Good restaurant; helpful Reception
Car parking is tough and lounge areas inside are limited
Breakfast was excellent. Parking was tricky, very small area available.
Parking awkward. It needs improving.
The situation was glorious. The food was excellent.
The room was too basic. No dressing gown, face cloth. Out of date t.v. no mini bar. The staff were polite but only 2 were friendly enough with me a 83 year old lone traveller. And no porters at all to help carry bags. These 2 issues were poor.
Great location, excellent breakfast,friendly helpful staff. Nice room well furnished all clean and tidy.
Fabulous location
Air con not working in restaurant and none in rooms. Very hot in this weather and a lot of flies in room and restaurant. Carpet very dirty in room. .
Everything was perfect,love sitting on the terrace after our dinner
food was great , room was comfortable , room was hot but weather was out of norm
The hotel is in a superb location, on the sea front and with good views. The staff seem very friendly and the food is good though not cheap.
Unfortunately we were unable to access hot water throughout the weekend. I was reduced to washing with a flannel and cold water, which was more than disappointing. Martin from the restaurant came to our room (217) late on the 1st evening to see what he could do and managed to get warm (not hot) water. But by the following morning we were back to cold water. The room itself is rather cramped and the bed is small for a double, so definitely NOT recommended.
Отель расположен ра первой линии у моря. Номер небольшой, но удобный. Хороший завтрак.
View from the room was amazing and entrancing. Room large, very comfortable and clean if a little tired. Loved the fluffy towels and the hospitality tray. Was quiet and peaceful.
The first day breakfast was great. The second day (Sunday) it was poor - my poached egg was more like a boiled egg and I asked twice for toast before giving up on it. Restaurant let a lovely hotel down.
The bed in our room was really hard so wasn’t great for me
Breakfast and Dinner
The spacious room at the front of the hotel did not disappoint and we had a stunning view of the sea, close enough to hear the waves lapping. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was good. The location in Aldeburgh is excellent and we were able to reserve a disables car space. The bar/breakfast room and lounge have lovely sea views and there is outdoor seating for fine days.
We would have welcomed a small reading lamp near the sofa.
Excellent location, good quality food, generous breakfast. Very comfy bed. Reserved parking space as Blue Badge holder.
No internal blinds in dining area when sun shining in a morning and outside canopies cannot be extended.
The location was excellent; you could walk out the front door of the hotel and you were on the promenade. All the staff were had contact with were very helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast a lot. We had an evening meal one night in the restaurant and that was excellent. Our room was comfortable with nice tea and coffee facilities.
Limited free parking adjacent to the hotel (but a spacious reasonably priced car park 3 min walk away. Dogs were allowed in the lounge area and I can feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes around poorly behaved dogs.
problem with noisy bathroom plumbing stopped sleep eventually found answer was tap didnt turn off properly but noise came back n morning after shower
Good all round
Parking
Welcoming staff. Dog friendly. Great food.
Gorgeous hotel, great location, lovely room and really enjoyed the restaurant.
The room was v hot!
Very friendly staff
Felt like the room was starting to look a little dated.
We loved the room, good size and sea view, plenty of room for us and our dog. Breakfast was really good, well cooked and good choice. We didn’t eat in the evenings but we had Sunday lunch in the Seafood and Grill with a couple of friends and really enjoyed it. Robin who served us on Sunday and at Breakfast was excellent.
The only minor issue was the control of the heat. At times the room was very hot and the radiator and towel rail were not very responsive. The communal areas were very hot as well, which seemed unnecessary. It was a relief to get downstairs to the restaurant which was an ideal temperature.
Choice of food and friendly service. Location is perfect
Nothing
Good location
The restaurant staff during dinner served did have a clue. No direction and very long wait
cocktails in bar with a view of a stormy sea. beatiful bathroom - huge with view of the sea too. Great stay nice staff.
Great location and feel about the property we absolutely love staying here whatever the weather
Clean and by the look of it recently renovated in an excellent location.
Location
The open bar in the evening, hotel facilities, and the breakfast was amazing.
I would have liked for a later check out time.
The staff - friendly and professional.The dinners were good , the breakfasts excellent. The room was comfortable if a little small. Excellent bathroom with a large bath and good supply of very hot water.
The booking process.BOOKING.COM offered two day cancellation and payment at the property i.e. on arrival.The BRUDENELL took the whole cost from my card two months before my arrival and changed the cancellation period to seven days.Not acceptable.
Fantastic location. Very helpful staff … nothing was too much for them. Excellent food. Lovely room
Absolutely nothing
the lounge seating area was great. Evening meal very good, room was clean and tidy. Breakfast was really good. Location was great
Most aspects
Choice of beers and gins
Good location Reception staff helpful
Very hot throughout, very uncomfortable. Breakfast was disorganised and felt like it was inconvenient when we asked to order our breakfast after waiting 20 minutes. TV in room was a bit broken Things were just a bit tired and not working properly like to locks and the lights in our room.
Great location, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Small bed, uncomfortable pillows and the shower was poor quality and water was far too hot. Service at breakfast was very slow.
The location and views.
Clean room Good food Exceptional staff
Plumbing issues - basin plug stuck down, shower either burning hot or freezing cold and difficult to operate, no light above dressing table mirror made it difficult to do make up.
Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall everthing was lovely.
Nothing.
All good
Somewhat noisy being next to the lift
Car parking can be reserved at this location. Excellent Hotel. Great service
All good
The amazing sea view from our room with a surprise private balcony. The breakfasts were amazing. Wonferful location
We struggled to find the car park / garages. It would be very useful to have a sign put up at the entrance to the gravel track down to the garages, showing the way to The Brudnell garages
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Great location. Practically on the beach.
Parking was very easy. The car park beside the Hotel was full on our arrival but there is a garage behind the Hotel which had spaces. All the staff are amazingly helpful, efficient, good humoured and alway go that extra mile. Great selection at breakfast whatever your options.
Great location with fabulous views over the beach and sea
Room was quite small for the money and I wish they welcomed dogs everywhere in the hotel
Lovely toiletries. Helpful staff. Beautiful views.
Room far too hot and noisy from the boiler/kitchens.
Location to beach
Parking was difficult
Breakfast was great with a good selection to choose from. Dinner was ok but found the service took a long time.
Was not informed that disability parking could be reserved even when we advised guest was a wheelchair user.
Nice welcoming decor Very comfortable room and bed Quality toiletries which where replaced daily once used Fantastic sea view for breakfast Lovely smiley girl on the reception
Nothing
Everything
Sea location
The room was clean and comfortable. We had a nice view of the countryside even though we were not facing the sea. The staff were nice and friendly. The only downside was that the parking facilities were quite limited and the space was always tight.
The location was excellent and the breakfast was the best looked forward to it every morning and the staff were so friendly always helpful
All good
Position, food, staff and general ambiance. This is one of our favourite hotels. The restaurant is excellent for food both at breakfast and dinner. The staff are always attentive. We will definitely return.
Chinese toiletries in the bathroom. They were slightly short staffed which caused our room not to be serviced on one. However we were provided with new towels and water which was sufficient.
Great location, lovely staff, breakfast amazing
Room small, tiny bed, noise from early morning bin lorries, couldn’t park in car park to start with. Next time would like a bigger room if we could afford it
Front of house very good and friendly. Helped me to find parking outside the hotel.
The room was too hot at 29 degrees. The bath wash container was half full There was a huge spider in the bath. The breakfast team forgot to take our hot breakfast order, so we left.
Location is very good as was breakfast.
For the money we paid, the room was scruffy.
Great location, friendly staff
Could do with a refresh in some areas
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Cleanliness
7.71/10Some rooms were reported as tired and uncomfortable.
Service
9.18/10Staff were friendly and helpful, with good service overall.
Location
9.22/10Great location with fabulous views.
Room Quality
7.67/10Several complaints about room comfort and amenities.
Amenities
8.7/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.16/10Some guests felt the price did not match room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.71/10Good breakfast options and lovely food.
Overall Experience
8.68/10General satisfaction but some areas need improvement.