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Hotel in Brighton - any recommendations?

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NeedSpeed · 09/08/2015 01:01

Hi, I'm looking for a recommendation for a hotel in Brighton. Can anyone recommend one? A 4-5 star with some spa facilities and lovely comfy beds. Thanks

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NeedSpeed · 09/08/2015 10:08

Just wanted to bump this again

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rabbitwoman · 09/08/2015 10:16

I go to Brighton a lot and would definitely recommend the courtlands hotel in kemptown - just the loveliest place, with gorgeous hosts who do a wicked breakfast - kemptown is definitely the best place to stay, near the pier, shops, cool bars and restaurants etc......

rabbitwoman · 09/08/2015 10:18

Oh, it's not a hotel, by the way, it's a b&b - I think all the hotels are quite central, and not as 'fun', but that's just me ......

NoArmaniNoPunani · 09/08/2015 11:16

The grand

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NeedSpeed · 09/08/2015 13:06

Thanks

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JillJ72 · 09/08/2015 13:22

Second looking at The Grand Hotel - was browsing their website myself this morning; on my must-go-to list now.

coffeenowalnuts · 09/08/2015 13:39

I have always liked staying at Drakes. It's on the seafront and I love their inhouse restaurant. Very comfy beds too, but can't remember if they have a spa.

NoArmaniNoPunani · 09/08/2015 13:41

Drakes is lovely but doesn't have a spa. You could always stay there then book some treatments at the treatment rooms.

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NeedSpeed · 09/08/2015 16:03

Thanks everyone! I would prefer a larger hotel because I plan to be there on my own.

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cashewnutty · 09/08/2015 16:08

We stayed at the Grand recently. DH went to the Spa and said it was one of the nicest he has ever been in.

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NeedSpeed · 10/08/2015 00:14

Thanks! I think I'll go with the grand.does anyone know how far it is from chain hotels like wagamama and pizza express?

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cashewnutty · 10/08/2015 07:16

It isn't too far from all the main restaurants and shops.

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NeedSpeed · 10/08/2015 12:55

Thanks cashew

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HowDdo2You · 10/08/2015 12:58

Op do you mind if I ask about nice B&B's too?

cashewnutty · 10/08/2015 13:22

There appears to be a zizzi and pizza express along at the marina (DD told me this as she lives in Brighton) but that is quite a way from the Grand. There are still plenty places to eat nearby though.

RockinHippy · 10/08/2015 13:36

The Marina is a very long walk from the Grand - probably over a couple of miles, though it's definitely worth a visit if you are here.

That said everything else is a very short walk from the Grand & lots of good eatieries nearby - the Grands own restaurant is favourite with locals & do a fantastic Sunday Roast at a reasonable price. Riddle & Finns on the seafront comes highly recommended, (avoid the lanes one though) but do book & the same goes for Casa del Carlos for the best tapas in town.

Check Airbnb for cheap & good b&bs How

Be careful booking Kemptown though, it covers a wide area & the other end is a long walk from everything

ExConstance · 28/08/2015 09:02

It wouldn't fit the OP's brief but DH and I have just spent a couple of days at Blanch House, lovely boutique style place in Kemptown.

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