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The Grand Brighton

Kings Road, central Brighton seafront · Hotel

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The landmark 1864 seafront hotel on Kings Road, reopened after a seventeen-million-pound refurbishment with a new spa and restaurant.

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About The Grand Brighton

The Grand has stood on Kings Road since 1864, an enormous white wedding cake of a building that is the first thing most people photograph when they reach the Brighton seafront. It was designed as the grandest hotel on the south coast, survived the IRA bombing of 1984 during the Conservative party conference, and has just come through a refurbishment reported at around seventeen million pounds that has reworked the bedrooms, the public rooms and the spa without touching the Victorian bones.

Bedrooms run from compact standard rooms at the back of the building to sea-view rooms and suites at the front, where the tall windows and small balconies look straight out at the Channel with the Palace Pier to the east and the skeleton of the West Pier to the west. Rooms on the higher floors are the ones to ask for: the view opens up and the traffic on Kings Road fades. Interiors are contemporary but restrained, with the original cornices and proportions left to do the work.

Eating and drinking centre on Cyan, the main restaurant, with the Victoria Bar and Lounge for cocktails and the Victoria Terrace for afternoon tea, still one of the more formal versions of it in the city. The L.RAPHAEL spa and gym occupy their own floor, with treatment rooms and thermal facilities, and the hotel's ballrooms make it a fixture for weddings and conferences.

It suits people who want the classic Brighton seafront experience with everything on site, and it is well placed for the Pavilion, The Lanes and both piers, all within a ten-minute walk. It is a large hotel and can feel busy when an event is on, and there is no hotel car park, so drivers should budget for the Regency Square multi-storey a few hundred yards west.

What guests say

Ben

Beautiful and most enjoyable 2 night stay at the Grand Brighton. Booked the Junior Suite overlooking the main esplanade and Brighton Beach. The Suite is very fine and comfortable. The shower power is amazing, one of the best showers I've had in UK hotels. Buffet breakfast was very hearty set within the opulent Prince Albert room. What stands out most is the wonderful & positive staff service. Everyone is warm, friendly, professional & courteous. From concierge, reception to in house dining. I can see it's a real congenial family working together here. Felt very welcomed and look forward to staying again. Grand Brighton is the grand Victorian dame of this city. The Hotel has been beautifully refurbished and is as grand and luxurious as it deserves to be. Overall highly recommended hotel for a lovely holiday by Brighton Beach.

a month ago · via Google

Kenyon Mccafferty

The Southern Spring event has been a long‑standing favourite of ours, and returning to The Grand Hotel in Brighton this April for our 90th anniversary felt particularly special. We’ve used the venue for several years now, but this year the team truly elevated the experience and delivered something exceptional. Louise, Ben, Rowan, Lizzie and George were outstanding from start to finish. They were attentive, proactive and genuinely brilliant to work alongside. What stood out most was the support they offered before the event even began — helping with setup, logistics and small details that technically sat within our responsibilities as the client. They stepped in without being asked, and without ever making it feel like an inconvenience. That level of initiative and willingness to help goes far beyond what is required, and it made a noticeable difference. The event itself was a huge success, and the feedback we received from guests reflected that. People commented on the venue, the atmosphere, the smooth running of the day and, most importantly, the staff. Their professionalism and positivity allowed everyone attending to relax and enjoy themselves, which is ultimately what matters most to us. We are incredibly grateful for the team’s hard work and the care they put into making the anniversary feel special. Their contribution deserves to be recognised, and we look forward to returning again in the future.

2 weeks ago · via Google

Nigel Hopwood

To celebrate my 60th birthday I booked two rooms at the grand Brighton for my mother, two brothers and myself. I was very impressed by the service we received from the staff from the moment we arrived until we checked out. I was also pleasantly surprised that my rooms were upgraded to suites due to my 60th birthday. The hotel is beautiful, from the exterior and especially the interior. I expected the general atmosphere in the hotel to be more “snobbish”, however was taken back how relaxed and down to earth it was. I even started wearing my slippers down to the restaurant and bar. It really felt like a “home away from home” Thank you for making my 60th a pleasurable experience for my family and I

5 months ago · via Google

C F

Lovely weekend here, staff are so friendly and the communal areas are beautiful. Breakfast is 5* with pots of tea and Mari's made to order delicious omlette making a great start to our day. Room service was surprisingly good value. We also tried the spa where the staff were so accommodating with our thermal spa booking as we were late so they kindly shifted our slot round 😀 facial was superb 👌🏻 still glowing two days later. Highly recommended.

3 weeks ago · via Google

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Guests consistently praise this hotel for its comfortable beds and many rooms offering stunning sea views, complemented by excellent spa facilities. The exceptional service provided by the friendly and attentive staff is frequently mentioned, as are the delicious and varied breakfast options.

Some reviews mention the service can be inconsistent.

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At a glance

Address
97-99 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Kings Road, central Brighton seafront
Star rating
4 star
Guest score
8.6 / 10 (5,800 reviews)
Prices from
£165 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Brighton