We stayed here for two nights as a base for the women's pre wimbledon tennis tournament. We knew the hotel was undergoing some renovations and asked for a room that wouldn't be affected by the scaffolding. We had a side sea view room on the fourth floor with a great balcony which overlooked the band stand. The room was a good size and access to the balcony made it feel even more spacious. Unfortunately the bathroom was cramped in comparison and perhaps would have benefited from stealing some space from the bedroom. The lobby and public areas looked like they had recently been refurbished. The bar and seating area were great - modern but not too trendy for the Eastbourne market! The room was fine but perhaps a little too patterned for our tastes. The TV was rather too small for the size of the room and reception was poor so watching the football was best done on the plasma in the bar. Breakfast was more than adequte but nothing special. Good if you got things when they were first brought out but as with all buffets food dries up on the hot-plates. Staff were generally friendly and the reception staff were happy to recommend and advise about parking (hotel car park was full) and restaurants. Not bad for the money during a peak week in Eastbourne even saw Virginia Wade in the lift and surely she must know where to stay in Eastbourne for the tennis!

We booked a 2 night break at the Cavendish Hotel to relax for a few days. Having read mixed reviews on Trip Advisor we were a little sceptical. However, we really needn't have worried!! We arrived to find adequate parking at the rear of the hotel (always a bonus on the seafront!). The reception and bar area of the hotel was nothing short of beautiful!! I think it has been recently refurbished. The rooms were very clean and a good size, with the usual facilities... Tea, coffee, mineral water, toiletries, hairdryer (take your own!), trouser press. Lots of wardrobe and drawer space. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast - buffet style. 7am - 10am so plenty of time for a lay in! Plenty of choice: full english and continental, that was replenished regularly. My only slightly negative comment would be the noise at night. It wasn't a problem for us, but you could hear the performances from the bandstand opposite quite clearly. There was also some noise from the street when the pubs closed. However, our 14 month old slept through it, so it can't have been that bad... In summary, great hotel! Very enjoyable stay! Would have liked to stay longer!

On arrival, I found that half the hotel is a building site as the hotel is being upgraded. The entrance at the front was closed and reception moved to the rear, and as there were few guests, it was somewhat disappointing to be given a dark dingy rear room with no bath. After complaining I was given a better room with view and bath, but nevertheless I was unhappy at having to ask, bearing in mind the disruption to the hotel. If they want to impress when remaining open during massive building works they should pay more attention to those continuing to give patronage. The tv in the bedroom had a poor picture and no teletext, which is amazing for this type of grandiose hotel. Bathroom was nice and breakfast (cooked) perfectly adequate.

A colleague and I shared a twin room at the Cavendish for three nights whilst working in Eastbourne. I was very impressed with the beautiful interior decoration which was much better than the outside of the hotel hinted at. Lots of giant sized floral displays and magnificent chandeliers were a characteristic of the sumptuous decor. Our room was large and spacious with all the usual amenities (except milk for our drinks - a small oversight which was soon put right). The room was exceptionally clean, as was the entire hotel. The beds had no top sheets, just duvets, which I found rather uncomfortable as I was too hot and my pillows were rather unyielding, though good quality. We dined at the restaurant on the first night and it was soon clear that the staff at the Cavendish have customer care foremost on their agenda. We were attended to by several waiters who were all very eager to please. The menu was rather staid, due, I imagine, to the older age group that the hotel seems to attract in the main. However, all the food was cooked and presented very well and priced fairly. Breakfasts were a buffet style with a fantastic array of mouthwatering things to choose from. A breakfast here could be enough to keep one going till dinner time! They really were a bonus. Altogether this was a lovely, grand hotel where I felt that my every need would be catered for. The staff, in particular, were exceptional. I highly recommend a trip to the Cavendish.

Two nights in this hotel went very well. The connecting doors meant that I could hear my neighbour's every move, but I could easily have moved. Everything worked and it was spotless. It was the best cooked breakfast I've had for quite a while. The reception staff were very helpful. Free Wi-Fi in lounge. I didn't use the hotel restaurant as there are lots of other restaurants within easy walking distance. Bed was a bit soft. Generally, I was very comfortable.