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Reviews of OYO Ruby Pub & Hotel 3 stars

RUBY Guest Accommodation Coldean Lane, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9GD, United Kingdom

#43 of 51 hotels in Brighton & Hove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 508 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is very small, space around two sides of the bed is less than six inches with a 2-3 foot space on the third side. There is also no storage space, no wardrobe, cupboards, chests or shelves, the only storage is a rack of 5 coathooks on the outside of the bathroom door. The bifold shower door does not close fully. This results in a small amount of water pooling outside the shower on the bathroom floor. As the property did not provide a bathmat, I used the supplied handtowel, but if two guests stay (I was travelling solo), this might not be convenient.

    Really comfortable large bed and room was spotless. The bathroom was a good size and contained a full-sized handbasin. The window could be opened (width restricted) and there were enough power-points in the room. The room contained a kettle and tea/coffee making stuff, a fully-functioning TV, hairdrier, fan, and a small, super-quiet fridge. The property is conveniently located for The American Express Stadium and has a fast-food outlet and convenience store next door. The large fixed-head shower is efficient and spacious.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    6.0
    you get what you pay for, basic but good value for money for a short stay and staff lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The advert said parking, but there was no parking. the room was very basic and noisy from the rain due to the guttering or something, and the person in the next room so noisy ( not the pubs fault) room got cold during the night when the heating went off. Its a pity the outside space hadn't been spruced up with lights and a cover etc, as would have been nice to be able to sit out there safely and comfortably to have a cigarette. Not enough towels and very small. bed small and pillows uncomfortable.

    The location was very close to my daughters halls which was great. The staff and the customers at the pub were very friendly and funny and chatty, and the food was lovely. I liked that there was an upstairs outside space for smokers, free WIFI, water and teas and coffees and shampoo etc shops nearby and takeaway next to pub. Good value for money but basic and needs an update. good entertainment, DJ and music. shoer was nice. key card so could come and go.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    7.0
    Nice place, shame the shower was cold.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was cold.

    Nice location and hotel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No food but were told could get takeaway next door and bring it back to pub and eat it.Could hear music from pub sound proofing needs sorting out not good

    A friendly welcome and room was clean and tidy

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    5.0
    Happy it was only one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No breakfast included. Room was super tiny. Bathroom had damp patches above the shower

    Location was convenient for us

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Good location but basic no frills.
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thought the parking would be more positive as in you have to risk parking in an overnight bay in a residential restricted time or on local residential pavement had all my daughter’s uni stuff in the car so not ideal.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel room was dirty and there were hairbands in the drawers. The double bed was fitted to the wall on one side. The towel rail fell off the wall.

    The pool tables in the pub.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was not ideal. Also the room is very small and the one side table is just too big and too close to the bed. Cracked my head open rolling over in my sleep as the sharp corner is literally next to your pillow. Please put some guards or round up the corners!! Fortunately my last few brain cells survived but close call.

    The staff was very helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    5.0
    Not happy.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was poor quality. Very small double bed. Not enough tea bags and sugar left for tea the next morning. The water ran cold in the morning for a second shower

    Access to the property

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much parking near. No food served at the pub.

    Good location, room okay, plenty of bottled water available. Easy to catch a bus into town

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    6.0
    Was OK and served my needs but probably won't stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the rooms are on the small side and very compact. Very small car parking space.

    Location was good for where I had to be.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice size room. Great price. Good proximity to Sussex University.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor in the pub.

    Nice size room for two. Great location for access to Sussex University. The staff were polite. The pub itself was a little on the rougher side...but safe and pleasant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super noisy. Could hear conversations going on in the rooms either side of my room (after 12 at night and before 6am in morning) Noise from the pub was loud but finished early enough, there was lots of noise from the pub goers outside smoking and arguing underneath my window. Only a fully overhead shower, not ideal if you don't want to get your hair wet and water splashed out of the sink every time the tap was turned on.

    It's ok value for the money. You get what you pay for. The lady who checked me in was super friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Na
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Music was loud in bar No food Parking not great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small room. No wardrobe. No food available. Road noise.

    Staff great. Comfy bed. Clean room and shower room. Toiletries and towels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing really was the parking and the rooms being cold on arrival.

    Parking was horrendous, small amount of space in front of the pub but it was full when we arrived, street parking was really busy nearby too. The lady who booked us in was very friendly. I asked about food as the sign outside the pub advertised pub food however I was pointed to a nearby takeaway and told they didn't do food in the pub. The rooms were cold but radiators in there so did get it warmed up. The TV signal was bad but I wasnt too bothered by that, others may be. The bed was really hard for me but others may like that so thats one of those things you cant please everyone. One of our rooms had a little fridge but the other one didn't. The easily accessible bottled water was a nice touch in the entrance. I probably would stay there again if I needed to be in the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good enough for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is exactly next to the pub, so we could hear music in the rooms till late. Were just 3 parking slots or you can park behind the 3 cars but if someone wants to get out you need to move the car or you get stuck there. Near, it’s a street were you can park for free between 9am-8pm.

    The rooms were small but comfortable and we had everything we needed plus a little fridge,coffee,tea,water,shampoo.The rooms were clean (few spiders net on the wall) and the tv has netflix. 1 minute away it’s a kebab(absolutely delicious) and a little shop where you can buy food &drinks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On website said food is available, there is no restaurant or food served at this pub hotel.

    Was clean and comfortable, bar maid very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    6.0
    The stay was sufficient for the time I was there, the pub did get a little noisy but not that bad. Paper cups for tea an
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking, no food served, no house keeping, paper cups in the room for tea

    The location was idle for me to get to work east access to the A27

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    5.0
    Thought we were going to stay at a venue what done food which is advertised on here ,very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is advertised as doing pub food ,but they do not ,we had to go into Brighton town center to eat ,we only booked this hotel thinking they do food ,also quite noisy ,but I suppose it was the weekend

    The room was clean ,very small ,the room was warm after the owner sorted the heating out

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    5.0
    Acceptable accommodation near the Amex Stadium
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable bed Road noise Aircon broken No on-site parking

    Nicely fitted and decorated room Free water Good location Good bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    A nice and comfortable stay away from the city centre
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The carpet in the corridors leading to the room needs a good clean. There were minor nuisances. For instance, the duvet was too short, and I had to choose whether to have my feet or my shoulders covered. Also, the password for the wi-fi is not reported correctly in the informative sheet in the room.

    The hotel is very close to where I work. The room was recently renovated, clean and well-equipped. The bathroom was quite modern and perfectly working. Staff were very friendly. A nice and comfortable stay after all. I will come back again if I can.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    6.0
    Room pretty good but didn’t feel comfortable going into bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a good location

    Room clean and en suite lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

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