This hotel situated in a more quent part of Brighton in between the marina and the town centre…read moreoffers a really relaxed stay. Currently with £55 a night for any doube room until late February it is a great place to see away those New Years debt blues. This amount comes with breakfast, a paper delivered to your door, T.V. and DVD player and the V.I.P package which is for the very important pooch? This invlolves a treat and a food mat so I assume pets are allowed. With all bedrooms coming with en suite bathroom facilities and laundry service for those staying longer why not make a week of it? AA rated 3 stars but I feel the services laid on are better here than in some 4 stars and the attention to detail makes you feel more at home.

I like to go to the seaside in winter, that's just the kind of girl I am. Not one for amusement…read morearcades, candy floss, rides or paddling, I'm into bleached skies, churning water and tourist-free beaches - but I can only be completely happy if I also have a warm, cosy place to return to after being buffeted along the seafront. My recent three night stay at The Avalon was just perfect for that. The location is great - less than 5 minutes walk to the beach in Kemp Town, right near lots of shops and restaurants and within a short walk to the centre of Brighton. Walking from the train station took less than half an hour, and my favourite coffee shop ever, Redroaster (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/123197-Redroaster-Coffee-House-Brighton) , is moments away. Mmmm, hot chocolate! Owners Brian and Tom made us all feel very welcome, especially Benji the dog who had a fuss made of him every morning in the breakfast room. Speaking of which, the hearty breakfasts set us up very nicely for days of wandering around town, and help was on hand to tell us about good countryside walks for Benji complete with maps and bus times. It was lovely to be so well looked after, it's just a shame we didn't have time to go everywhere we wanted. Having a really nice room to hang out in meant we didn't feel like we needed to be out and about all the time, and I can highly recommend the four poster room with its super comfy bed and sofa, perfect for reclining on and watching a movie (a DVD library in the breakfast room helped with this also). Free wifi was the icing on a very nice cake, and I'm sure we'll be going back to the Avalon very soon.

Cross Street B&B in Hove is where I suggest my visitors stay when they come to visit. I don't have…read morethe space at mine and this is a home from home. The accomodation is cheap and cheerful but the welcome is warm and the breakfast, so I am told, is lavish. It's popular with folk who love the homely touch and has many regulars, including travelling contractors.

From the owner: We are an 11-bed guesthouse with a selection of rooms to suit all budgets. We pride ourselves on…read moreour home from home feel and delicious Full English and Continental Breakfasts which have received many rave reviews! A perfect getaway for families and couples, within easy walking distance from the Brighton shops, bars and restaurants, and a two minute walk to beach. With Brighton Conference Centre also within easy reach, our location is also ideal for those visiting Brighton & Hove on business. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

We were the first people to stay in the suite (room 4) of this newly opened sister guest house to…read morethe already highly rated Strawberry fields (just across the way from this place) over in New Steine, Brighton. Already, I was excited about this fact, but also the owner was exceptionally friendly over the phone, taking a genuine interest in the reason we were coming to Brighton (boyf was walking London2Brighton and needed a place to bathe and relax after the ordeal!) When I arrived and picked the keys up, the receptionist there was equally friendly and helpful and seemed genuinely excited that we were going to stay in this new room! I opened the door to this new room and was absolutely flooded by sunshine streaming in through the shutters lining the whole room, and when i looked out the window to my left I had an unobscured view of the sea and a lovely view of the small green patch in the middle of New Steine. The room itself was refreshingly decorated with white and had lime green accesories and the bathroom had a bath with a low mounted shower. Initially this concerned me but i realised that perhaps it had been done so as not to get water all over the floor, and in fact it was quite nice to take a bath and shower my hair in the bath. If you are a die hard fan of showers though, perhaps this set up wouldn't suit you. There were a selection of coffees and teas and a hairdryer, flat screen TV and Iron with ironing board. Plenty of room to store clothes, desk if needed and comfortable sofa too. New Steine itself is lovely and there are a host of shops, restaurants, cafes and late opening food stores. This is not a hotel so food is not included but I prefer this as it gives me the sense of 'living' in a place not just 'staying'. I believe from their website however that you can order breakfast in bed from an outside company which is nice. Note to anyone staying on this side: there is a street lamp just outside the window BUT it turns off at 11pm after which the room is more than adequetly dark! Overall, I would love to come back and stay here, it was a lovely haven in Brighton and great to have freedom to come and go, great location in easy reach of all the attractions and very very close to the beach. Thanks to the owners for such a warm welcome!

We picked this guest house on the basis of it's prime location in Kemptown - 1 block from the beach…read more- and because we were able to get a very good rate by booking in advance. The room was bright and had a large, comfortable king size bed. If you're looking for a basic accommodation at a good price this is a great option, though we found the room lacking some amenities that could have easily transformed an average stay into a remarkable one. Potential visitors should note that no staff that work on the premises, so you need to pick up your keys from Strawberry Fields across the street. There is a number you can call for assistance but unfortunately, there is no phone located in the building to make a call from, so if you're travelling from overseas and can't get onto a cell network in the UK the number is useless. The room was tidy, but the cleaning around the edges seemed to be neglected (there was noticeable dust collecting in the corners). The bathroom was very dated and there was a enough grime around the shower drain that I felt compelled to wear flip flops. Over the course of a 6 night stay, we only had the towels changed once (on day 2), even when we had left them on the floor in hopes of a change. The toiletries (which consisted of a bar of soap and a shampoo) were also never replenished. I realize that if I had access to a phone I could have called and requested a towel change and replenishment of toiletries, but this really is something that should be standard in a guest house stay and that you shouldn't have to go out of your way to ask for. Overall, the price was reasonable, the location was wonderful, and the shortcomings I've noted could easily be remedied.

Very welcoming! I stayed in a twin room which had an en-suite. (1 of 2 out of 6 rooms with en-suite…read morebathrooms, the other 4 rooms have to share). At arrival we were asked what time we wanted to come for breakfast, and they took our order so we didn't have to worry about it in the morning. The only negative thing was that sleeping in the front room we could hear the music from a nearby club until 1am in the morning, and a lot of talking drunk heads later on. It might be different if you sleep in one of the back rooms.

Every now and again, I get hit by writers block. This was fine when I used to write in my spare…read moretime, but now I'm a full-time freelancer it's horrible. So I did the very grown up thing. I rushed off to Brighton and hid in a hotel room for a couple of days. It didn't work, but I did have a great time and had a really relaxing trip. The B&B is actually just bed - although the guys that own this place do have another guest house just around the corner that does breakfast too. I wouldn't worry too much about this though - there's so many places on the high street near by that you won't go hungry! The guest house is lovely. It was perfect for what I needed and while I found the single bedroom very small, I was on a budget. If I was spending more than a few days there it might have been an issue. It was about £28 a night think - not sure if that goes up in the summer, but it seems pretty reasonable to me. Perfect location in a leafy avenue, nice owners and great for a quick break away at the last minute. Even if it doesn't help to get rid of writers block.

I stayed here for 2 nights this weekend (last week in Feb) and we booked Boyden's as it seemed nice…read moreand close to the seafront and attractions, while still being reasonably priced. We paid around £66 a night for an en suite double room including breakfast, which is a real bargain for Brighton, which seems to be getting more and more pricey. The guesthouse was immaculately clean and we were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived and we were given a map of the Brighton area which was very helpful. It's around a 20-30 min walk from Brighton station, 5 mins from the sea/pier and around 15 mins from the Lanes, which isn't too bad. I would have given 4 stars but our room really was tiny and our bed was more like a small double - not so great when you have two tall people trying to sleep in it! There is a good choice at breakfast (I had the full English which was lovely) but we only managed to sample it once because it's only served until 9:15. Check out on Sunday is 10am, so be prepared! Overall, it's a value for money B&B, which is very well run and friendly. I'm not sure I'd stay again just because of the early breakfast and check out time but if you are in Brighton on a budget it's worth checking out.

They only have four bedrooms available to rent here but they are of a fantastic standard. I'd…read morerecommend anyone traveling to Brighton for a wedding or long weekend to see if there's availability here as the surroundings are so much nicer than the City. You can get to Brighton in 10 minutes to enjoy all the hustle and bustle easily enough on the bus. Its located right at the foot of the South Downs so perfect if you like a nice, brisk walk in the countryside. There's also the famous Jack and Jill windmills nearby too. The rooms are of an excellent standard and are really reasonable starting at £50!

This 4 star rated hotel definitely deserves my 4 star rating for the excellent interior of the…read morerooms which is done at a great standard. They have a special offer of £175 for a top notch room with a whirlpool bath for fri/sat/sun which is the best value you will find in any 4 star hotel around. This would be perfect for taking a partner away as it will not let you down for quality and they are flexible with breakfast times which, is all included in this price. After a heavy day shopping or whatever you want to do this place is a great place to unwind whilst taking in the beautiful see air which you can really feel when you are this close to the see front. Plus they have whirlpool bath! How often are you going to get the chance to try one of these babies out. They cater for businessman and tourists with prices on average being just under £100 a night.

This is up there with The White House for quality, in fact it's received a 4 star silver award for…read moreits style and service and been noted in publications like The Times and Elle, making it something between a luxury B&B and boutique hotel. The first thing you notice is the attention to detail in the design, very contemporary but with great touches with lighting, ornaments and foliage. Our room had a gorgeous oversized suede headboard, a (slight) sea view, 6' wide king bed walk in shower ensuite, 32" flat screen tv, dvd/cd player, ipod clock radio, gorgeous thick duvets and a hospitality area with tea/coffee/chocolates & bottled water. I think the best part though, and the real clincher, was the breakfast which is served between 9 and 10.30am at the weekends, so we could actually enjoy it! Not only that, what other B&B offers such delights as blueberry pancakes or sautéed tarragon mushrooms on toast? We'll be back.

Colson house is a very pretty 4-star (AA) guest house located in a listed building and is only…read more10-15 minutes walk to the center. The owners Eammon and Mark really know how to make you feel welcome here, we were very pleasantly surprised. I love how all the rooms are named after a classic Hollywood star too, we came on a quiet week and got a free upgrade to the Clark Gable room complete with portrait, four poster bed, great shower and milk in the fridge to make your own tea. You may hear the seagulls in the morning but this didn't bother us too much, it was like our wake-up call!

Lovely, old-fashioned quite colonial style hotel with a nice bench and table out in the front…read moregarden for smoking. I'm not giving it 5 stars as I feel one should be allowed to smoke in The Balcony room (on the balcony) which is prohibited. We had the balcony room with the usual tea/coffee making facilities, shower and television. Betty Davis artwork and sayings adorn the room as each bedroom is themed with 20th Century film stars. Our friends from Australia had a four-poster bed in their room but no balcony. Lovely English breakfast with cereal to start if wanted. I enjoyed my stay here.