I'm not usually a fan of chains but Hotel Du Vin is a great example of a boutique chain that oozes…read moreluxury and sophistication. There's only 43 rooms including 3 loft suites but we're talking deep, roll top baths, comfy, handsprung beds and incredibly Egyptian cotton bedding. If you can bear to leave your room and venture out, there's lovely courtyard areas and a reception room where you can curl up with a newspaper and glass of wine. Which reminds me, the wine and cocktail list at Hotel Du Vin is second to none. I could drink here every day and I don't think I'd be served anything I didn't love! I've yet to eat in the Bistro but a couple of neighbours have been and all raved about it. There's also spa and massage treatments available and live jazz on the first and third Sunday of the month. They get a bonus point too for owning a beach hut - which you can hire per day or week. What more could you want from a hotel?

Hotel du Vin is Brighton's most expensive and exclusive hotel and restaurant, and this is reflected…read morein every aspect of what this place has to offer. Everything here is to the highest quality, from the amazing restaurant/gastro-pub/bistro to the rooms themselves. Everything here is to a truly high standard, but massively overpriced, losing Hotel du Vin the five star rating it truly deserves. I didn't realise Hotel du Vin was a boutique chain until recently: having only noticed it in Brighton, I assumed it was another of these ridiculously expensive, privately run hotels that dot the Brighton seafront between the two piers. It certainly seems that way from the outside, as the decor and set-up is professional yet quirky: an old fashioned thatch sandwiched between two tall towers. This charming eccentricity extends indoors as well: the rooms are designed in a casually peculiar way, often mixing epochs and colours for some... interesting results! However, under this there are all the signs of a well-run, professional business. The bistro bar/restaurant serves absolutely excellent food, and the wine and cocktail list is impressively long. The spa treatments on offer, while expensive, are apparently very nice, and there's even a rentable beach hut. Nothing has been skimped on here. All of this does come at a price, and it's a rather hefty one at that. Everything is quite simply too expensive: a common Brighton issue, but the prices here are so astronomical that they blow a lot of the town's other price-hikers out of the water. I suppose what is on offer is of the finest quality, but it is all excessively rich. I suppose Hotel du Vin are trying to attract a certain type of clientele... and if you sit in the lobby for long enough, you will see some faces you recognise! While Hotel du Vin is a lovely experience, be it to stay or have a meal or treat yourself to a massage, but make sure you're bringing plenty of cash with you!

Me and my girlfriend went to Brighton for our anniversary and we stayed at The Premier Inn…read more I found it to be perfect (for what you pay for). We got a large room with a comfy double bed, TV, Coffee/tea facility and an en-suite bathroom with Power Shower and bath! The Hotel is also located within walking distance of the Laines and about 10-15 minutes (if you don't stop for anything) from the Pier. For a little extra, we had a dinner and an unlimited buffet breakfast included and the food was constantly being cooked and added tooo! We had a wonderful weekend, the only problem being people on our floor were smoking, but a quick call to room service fixed that and the smell had soon gone.

I use this premier inn because its in Brighton . Its actually not one of their best . It 7 floors…read morehigh with only two lifts and these do not reach the 7th floor . There is expensive paid parking close by . The restaurant does not open till 6 . The rooms are to a good standard and large . Pity the television isn't , you need binoculars if in bed .

Nice, historic hotel. Definitely in an ideal location if you're visiting Brighton. The newly…read morerenovated sea facing rooms are nice, but there isn't the level of attentiveness to detail you would expect at a luxury hotel and the price reflects that. Check in was generic and uninspiring. The table in our room was broken and the cover was piling extensively. I'd come back here but recommend tempering expectations. Brighton is a cool place that should be on everyone's radar. You can tell there's a lot of history here and the proximity to boardwalk and restaurants is ideal. Don't expect a sunny day though.

Room 319 at the Grand Hotel, Brighton is one of the best rooms we have ever stayed in at this…read morepricepoint. The hotel itself is an architectural gem, they don't build like this anymore. The interior designer responsible for room 319 deserves plaudits and awards. The service we have received from the street to our room, has been exemplary. My American wife, is on cloud nine, thank you to The Grand Hotel and the staff!

Greeted with this after being checked into my "cleaned" room. Was moved to another adjoining room…read morewith not much of a sorry. Wondering how well they do housekeeping in general. Beware!

If I could give this hotel 0 stars, I would. I travel a lot for my job and leisure, and I haven't…read moreencountered a really bad hotel in a while. I requested an early check in - they never got back to me on that, which is fine, so I patiently waited in the lobby to get some work done. The check-in time on my email said 3PM. When going to reception at 3:05PM, they said the room wasn't ready, and the "time was wrong on the email and should say 4PM" with no further explanation. At this point, I had been sitting in their lobby for 3 hours after landing in Heathrow and taking the train to Brighton. I sat back down for another hour of work and go up to reception at 4PM. They then tell me the room isn't ready and just stand there and look at me. I refused to go sit back down because they verbally told me it would be ready then. After some calls, they were able to get me a room at 4:30PM. The next day, I go do to get breakfast, and the lady gets my room number and says "2 people?" And I told her it was just one and it was booked via work. She then tried to tell me I had to have 2 people, and I just laughed and said "I can eat for two" and she let me in. THIS morning for breakfast, they wouldn't let me in. The new lady said I didn't have breakfast listed when I clearly had TWO listed the day before. She said she would check, but I waited 10 minutes, and nothing. Going to one of the many great coffee shops here instead. Avoid this hotel at all costs.

I had the good fortune of staying in this gorgeous little Brighton hotel a while back, and I can't…read morerecommend it highly enough (which is exactly what my friend who told me about it said!). Located in charming Kemp Town, just steps away from the sea, and we were lucky enough to reserve room 8, a king size double with a sea view. I have to say, both my boyfriend and I have never felt so at home staying in a hotel, and we've never received such a wonderful 5* service at such a decent price (less than £200 for Friday and Saturday night). We wanted for nothing. Upon arrival we were greeted by Matt with complimentary wine, and in the rooms they've gone to every small detail to ensure you have a comfortable stay, including a food and drinks tray, bath robes and slippers, free mineral water, ipod dock to a dvd library. Breakfast is equally outstanding, both cooked and continental including even bagels with salmon and cream cheese, with Andy making any special requests for you. It'll be difficult not to stuff yourself. The overall experience, including Matt and Andy's very helpful advice and generous natures, makes this a gem of a hotel to stay in. It's a steal for the price.

We came here in October. It was our little rainy windy getaway outside of London, where we were…read morevisiting from the US. The little streets with row homes are reminiscent of San Francisco. Great room, and great food. We were greeted personally by the ownership, and immediately given a beer and a brief on the town. In the morning we were given a fantastic meal. Within walking distance of pubs, restaurants, even the laundromat (where I currently sit). Oh yes, and the beach 100yds away.

There is no reservation fee here. Its classed as bright and clean. There is an organic breakfast…read moreavailable. It has a good review from the Lonely planet guide to boast about. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel. private parking is £8 a day. Children over 12 are welcome. It also states on its website that it is gay friendly!

Charming B&B in lovely, quiet Regency Square right across street from beach and West Pier. Very…read morereasonable prices. Good location if you want to be within walking distance of shops and sights but out of hustly-bustly centre. Also very close to Brighton Centre where most concerts take place and Regency Tavern, a great pub with wacky decor, is right around the corner. . I stayed in single room at top of hotel. Room was small but very clean with nice roomy, comfy bed, TV, coffee-tea making facility and nice en-suite bathroom. Please note that there are LOTS of narrow stairs to climb if you are staying on 3rd-4th floors. Of course, staff forewarns customers upon booking and on website as well. Larger rooms are very nicely decorated in modern country style and more luxurious. Good breakfast in bright, quaint front room. Staff is very efficient and ready to help out when needed. See for yourself: http://www.brighton-house.co.uk

I have not had the pleasure of staying at this hotel but from what I have seen and heard, I might…read morehave to start saving and treat the misses to a nice romantic weekend. The quality of this hotel is brilliant and the pictures do not do it that much justice in my opinion. With great packages for weddings and civil ceremonies and great room for conferences suitable for upto 100 people, there is always plenty going on. Room prices start from £80 for a single room so it is not going to be cheap but well worth it in my opinion alone. Anyway, if you are looking to impress people then you are going to have to spend a little bit.

The Claremont provides a very elegant and professional venue for business meetings and small…read moreconferences. The function rooms are light and airy, with contemporary furnishings and a large bay window, and it is pleasantly quiet and easy to park in this area of Hove. At a recent informal meeting, twelve of us were comfortably seated with plenty of room, and served snacks and drinks by very polite and friendly staff. There is also a secluded garden behind the hotel, which, I am told, looks beautiful in the summer months. Although only a guest for a couple of hours, I was very impressed by The Claremont, and would certainly recommend their services to other businesses.

A great place to visit situated nicely on the seafront. I think lately it's moved away from the gay…read morebar tag and is now a bar for everyone. On a hot day the place has an excellent outside area to chill and enjoy the day. I.ve also got friends that have booked hotel rooms and really enjoyed their stay. Extremely friendly staff a good place to visit

A gay bar/hotel/sauna right on the seafront in Brighton…read more This use to be a really popular bar but we was there for Brighton Pride and it was practically dead, the terrace used to be full every night of Pride, We was there having a few drinks on the friday evening and it has lost the atmosphere and the people it use to attract, There dosnt seem to be many tables and chairs anymore and the terrace is looking tired. We moved onto Legends after the Amsterdam where we had a great time.

This hotel is literally top of the range in Brighton and room rates start at £100 (midweek) to…read morereflect this but boy the standard is top notch. I have included pictures of the best room which is a staggering £325 on the weekends! Now I begin to see why no-one had reviewed this thus far. The restaurant attached has been awarded the best food in Brighton so the all round package is evident. In January it is £70 per person for a 2 course meal, breakfast and a room for the night which is the best deal I have ever, ever heard and one which you should definitely take full advantage of. Room massages and personal shoppers are a couple of the extra services you can have whilst here and with all the activities they have set up with other companies so that you get a cheaper price, everything is set up for you here. This in my opinion has to be the best hotel in Brighton and Hove!

If you're looking for understated boutique chic, look no further…read more I've stayed here a couple of times and each time has been such a treat. The bed is massive with a load of cushy cotton pillows to sink into. The rooms have huge free standing baths in them which could easily fit three of you! If it was your lucky night... But seriously, if you run it deep, you'll have to hold onto the sides from fear of going under! A disco wetroom! If I wasn't such a safety loser I'd have did my TIIING. The doors are made of glass which is glazed but still pretty see through which could be slightly unromantic in certain situations... The staff are fab, can't do more for you and still not at all over the top. Digital radio come iPod speakers to whack on some tunes for a boogie in ya new plush room! They also have a load of DVDs to choose from that you can borrow which is a cute, personal touch. No fridge for storing fizz or treats :( The cocktails are delish but pricey. MAKE SURE YOU BOOK INTO THE RESTAURANT!! Again, pricey but well worth the monies. It's right on the seafront so you can ask for a sea view. Pretty much smack bang amongst all the bars and clubs, restaurants and shops. This is definitely Brighton's best hotel. The price-tag reflects it!