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A pebbled beach with a person holding a child, a cliff in the background, and a clear sky.

Two people walking on a rocky beach with the ocean in the background.

A harbor with boats, a bridge, and a town in the background.

A windmill with a white body and a large cross-shaped sail, set against a twilight sky with pink and blue hues.

A pebbled beach with colorful beach huts and a clear sky.

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A restaurant with green upholstered chairs and tables, a large mural on the wall, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A grand hotel with multiple balconies, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pier, and a parking area.

1. The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,644 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,644 reviews)

"Great stay, staff were helpful. Wonderful for our girls trip"

"Great stay, staff were helpful. Wonderful for our girls trip"

United Kingdom

Nas

$115 nightly

The price is $138

$138 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

The Grand Brighton

A cozy interior with wooden flooring, a bench, and various potted plants.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden table with potted plants, a blue sofa, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large potted plant.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and large windows with curtains.

2. West Beach Hotel Brighton

West Beach Hotel Brighton

3.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (708 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(708 reviews)

"We stayed for two nights. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets were beautiful. Good location too"

"We stayed for two nights. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets were beautiful. Good location too"

Australia

Yana

$42 nightly

The price is $50

$50 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

West Beach Hotel Brighton

A historic building with ornate balconies and a marquee sign.

A multi-story building with a prominent "DoubleTree" sign, featuring a classic architectural style with ornate balconies and large windows.

A coastal view with a pier extending into the sea, a beach with people and umbrellas, and a clear sky with clouds.

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, a staircase, and seating areas.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,347 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,347 reviews)

"Lovely stay, perfect location 👌"

"Lovely stay, perfect location 👌"

United Kingdom

Shani

$95 nightly

The price is $114

$114 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, a central bar counter, and a variety of plants and bottles on shelves.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

4. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,146 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,146 reviews)

"Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, and well presented, clean room."

"Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, and well presented, clean room."

Australia

Christopher

$73 nightly

The price is $88

$88 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

A table with breakfast items, a view of the sea, and a pier in the background.

A spacious lobby with large windows offering a view of the sea, yellow armchairs, and a modern staircase.

Beach chairs with striped fabric, a pier, and a building with 'BRIGHTON PIER' signage.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

5. Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,762 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,762 reviews)

"Excellent hotel , well located , friendly staff"

"Excellent hotel , well located , friendly staff"

United Kingdom

John

$89 nightly

The price is $107

$107 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

The exterior of the Leonardo Hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants at the entrance.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options including green chairs and tables, a large mural on the wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a welcoming sign, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A hotel lobby with three elevators, each with a distinct door design. Directional signs indicate the bar, kitchen, and breakfast areas.

6. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,476 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,476 reviews)

"Can't fault the hotel, great location clean spacious and friendly staff"

"Can't fault the hotel, great location clean spacious and friendly staff"

United Kingdom

Ben

$70 nightly

The price is $83

$83 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Restaurant

A restaurant with a view of the sea, tables set with glasses and cutlery, and a large wave painting on the wall.

A staircase with ornate railings and a blue upholstered chair in the foreground.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, balconies, and flags.

7. Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

3.5 star property

Seafront

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(1,005 reviews)

"Great location, lovely hotel and great staff, would definitely go back."

"Great location, lovely hotel and great staff, would definitely go back."

United Kingdom

anthony

$72 nightly

The price is $86

$86 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

A room with a large window, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a body of water and buildings.

A large, historic hotel building with multiple stories and a classic architectural style.

A wooden desk with a telephone, a vase of flowers, and a mirror on a wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'shallow end' warning.

8. Queens Hotel

3.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(1,006 reviews)

"Really good stay, helpful staff, lovely spacious room. Would highly recommend the Queens hotel."

"Really good stay, helpful staff, lovely spacious room. Would highly recommend the Queens hotel."

United Kingdom

Hazel

$74 nightly

The price is $89

$89 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A Holiday Inn rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A modern restaurant with two central islands, seating on both sides, and a menu board in the center.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and a pier.

9. Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG

Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(1,006 reviews)

"Loved the stay nice staff nice people breakfast was amazing 😍"

"Loved the stay nice staff nice people breakfast was amazing 😍"

United Kingdom

Jonny

$71 nightly

The price is $85

$85 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG

A balcony with a white metal chair, a table, and a view of a marina with boats.

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A marina with several boats docked, a waterfront building with shops, and a clear sky.

A champagne bottle in a metal bucket with glasses, overlooking a marina with boats and buildings.

10. Malmaison Brighton

Malmaison Brighton

4.0 star property

Seafront

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"An amazing place to stay."

"An amazing place to stay."

United Kingdom

Abisola

$88 nightly

The price is $106

$106 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Malmaison Brighton

A rustic stone-walled bathroom with a wooden bathtub, shelves with towels, and a wooden floor.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a lifebuoy, and a tiled floor.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a round wooden table with a vase of flowers, two patterned armchairs, and a pair of binoculars on the table.

A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, a pier extending into the sea, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings along the shore.

11. Harbour Hotel Brighton

Harbour Hotel Brighton

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(1,002 reviews)

"very clean, spa was amazing and food in restaurant was yummy"

"very clean, spa was amazing and food in restaurant was yummy"

United Kingdom

Molly

$99 nightly

The price is $118

$118 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

Harbour Hotel Brighton

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a coffee maker, a glass table, and a large window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue awning and outdoor seating area.

Reception

12. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton Seafront

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton Seafront

3.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

7.8 out of 10, Good, (199 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(199 reviews)

"Great location on the seafront"

"Great location on the seafront"

United Kingdom

Julie

$55 nightly

The price is $66

$66 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton Seafront

The exterior of the Seaside Hotel with a sign indicating it is a Las Vegas Bar.

A narrow street with parked cars and buildings on either side.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a red hanging light, a door, and a window with blinds.

A street with buildings, scaffolding, and a parked car.

13. Seaside Hotel

2.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

4.2 out of 10, (127 reviews)

4.2/10

(127 reviews)

"Cheap and clean."

"Cheap and clean."

United Kingdom

Vadym

$65 nightly

The price is $78

$78 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign that reads 'Numa.'

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel pot, a coffee maker, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a wall-mounted artwork, and a fruit bowl on the table.

14. Numa Brighton Pavilion

Numa Brighton Pavilion

4.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,127 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(1,127 reviews)

"Very pleasant stay"

"Very pleasant stay"

United Kingdom

Daniel

$82 nightly

The price is $98

$98 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Numa Brighton Pavilion

A room with a large window, a table with a tray, and two chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a trash bin, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a white table, two white chairs, a white kettle, two white mugs, and a tray with a spoon and a small container.

Front of property

15. Central Wave Brighton

Central Wave Brighton

3.0 star property

Seafront

7.6 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(72 reviews)

"Very well located in central, and minutes to shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants."

"Very well located in central, and minutes to shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants."

United Kingdom

Kazuya

$39 nightly

The price is $47

$47 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Central Wave Brighton

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and walking.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a large flat-screen TV, and a city view.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A reception desk at ibis Brighton City Centre with a modern design, a laptop, a plant, and a sign welcoming guests.

16. ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

3.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(1,008 reviews)

"Good location friendly staff"

"Good location friendly staff"

United Kingdom

AdAm

$51 nightly

The price is $61

$61 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

A breakfast buffet with various fruits, juices, and pastries.

A neatly made bed with floral pillows, two bedside lamps, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A room with a fireplace, a round table with a glass top, two armchairs, and decorative items on the mantel.

A room with a bay window, a round table with books and a vase of flowers, and a sofa with patterned cushions.

17. The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property

Kemptown

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,002 reviews)

"We had a lovely weekend in Brighton! The hotel is in an excellent location, and was a great place for exploring with everything in easy reach/walking distance. The room was spotless, the bed was super comfy, staff were very helpful and the breakfast was really nice and good value."

"We had a lovely weekend in Brighton! The hotel is in an excellent location, and was a great place for exploring with everything in easy reach/walking distance. The room was spotless, the bed was super comfy, staff were very helpful and the breakfast was really nice and good value."

United Kingdom

Emma

$75 nightly

The price is $89

$89 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

A building with curved balconies, large windows, and a classical architectural style.

A bunk bed room with a wardrobe, a window with a view, and a hanging light fixture.

A corner room with a bay window, a radiator, and a yellow wardrobe.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

18. Safestay Brighton Royal Pavilion

Safestay Brighton Royal Pavilion

3.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(11 reviews)

"The rooms were very dirty, they haven't been cleaned for days before me. The staff was very friendly. The location is great"

"The rooms were very dirty, they haven't been cleaned for days before me. The staff was very friendly. The location is great"

United States

Branimir

$110 nightly

The price is $132

$132 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

Safestay Brighton Royal Pavilion

A row of white buildings with balconies, a red brick sidewalk, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table with a plant, and a window with blinds.

A red sofa with a laptop and a pillow with text, a window with a view of the sea and buildings, and a white railing.

A seaside promenade with a sculpture, a row of white buildings, and a clear view of the sea.

19. Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields

3.0 star property

Kemptown

7.4 out of 10, Good, (492 reviews)

7.4/10

Good

(492 reviews)

"Brilliant location"

"Brilliant location"

Canada

James

$37 nightly

The price is $45

$45 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

Strawberry Fields

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, recessed lighting, and a skylight.

A building with a sign reading 'MITRE HOUSE' at the ground level.

A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. The Mitre Hotel Brighton

The Mitre Hotel Brighton

3.0 star property

Brighton City Centre

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(1,007 reviews)

"The room was well maintained and clean really quiet. The reception staff are really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. All in all had a great stay."

"The room was well maintained and clean really quiet. The reception staff are really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. All in all had a great stay."

United Kingdom

Kim

$36 nightly

The price is $44

$44 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

The Mitre Hotel Brighton

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Top Lewes District Hotel Reviews

Sofitel London Gatwick

Sofitel London Gatwick

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for executive yravelers"

John 2-night trip

Posted less than an hour ago

Sofitel London Gatwick

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We were upgraded from a standard double to an executive room at check in and we were delighted. A rather long walk to the room but well worth the effort as it was a fantastic room and a great nights sleep. We felt ready to tackle the flight to Orlando the next morning."

Colin 1-night trip

Posted 7 hours ago

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel

10/10 Excellent

".."

Debra 1-night trip

Posted 8 hours ago

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Can't fault the hotel, great location clean spacious and friendly staff"

Ben 1-night trip

Posted 9 hours ago

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

West Beach Hotel Brighton

West Beach Hotel Brighton

8/10 Good

"Quirky hotel. Comfortable beds, modern bathroom (shower only), side-on sea view, no TV, not good sound insulation and the building looks terrible outside. The lift was broken. The staff were very helpful. There are lots of restaurant options within a couple of minutes walk."

Antonia 3-night trip

Posted 11 hours ago

West Beach Hotel Brighton

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

8/10 Good

"No comment."

Paul 11-night trip

Posted 11 hours ago

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

8/10 Good

"Great stay in Brighton. The hotel location could not be better. Breakfast was very good! It was a super busy weekend for them so I think at a less busy time it would be 5/5. Thank you for a nice visit!"

Mary 2-night trip

Posted 15 hours ago

The Grand Brighton

Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in and location at Gatwick North Terminal Friendly staff and nice food in the restaurant. Room was clean and comfortable"

Sharmila 1-night trip

Posted 17 hours ago

Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport

YotelAIR London Gatwick

YotelAIR London Gatwick

8/10 Good

"Always convenient and efficient and that is what you pay for"

Jeremy 1-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

YotelAIR London Gatwick

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