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The white façade of the Grand Brighton on the seafront© The Grand Brighton

Hotel · Brighton and the Seven Sisters

The Grand Brighton

The grand Victorian hotel on the seafront, open since 1864, with sea-view rooms, a spa with a thermal suite, the Cyan restaurant and tea on the terrace.

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With a dog
Dogs welcome; check the conditions on its dog page

Seafront · Since 1864 · Spa and sea views

The house

The big white hotel on Brighton's seafront, opened in 1864 and known at the time as the "palace of the coast". It sits between the Palace Pier and the i360, facing the beach. It has a restaurant, Cyan, the Victoria Bar, afternoon tea on the terrace and a spa with a thermal suite.

The rooms

The ones facing the sea are the reason to sleep here; there are junior suites with a balcony over the seafront. It has its own pages for families and for those travelling with a dog: check the conditions and supplements when booking.

Getting there

From Brighton station it is about 15 minutes' walk downhill along West Street, or a short taxi ride. The Lanes start five minutes away and the Royal Pavilion is ten. For the Seven Sisters, the 12 bus leaves from central Brighton.

Practical details

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family rooms

Tips

  • Pay for the sea view Interior rooms are not worth it here.
  • Tea on the terrace Even if you are not staying, tea on the Victoria Terrace is worth it.

Frequently asked questions

Does it admit dogs?

Yes; it has a page with the conditions for dogs.

Does it have a spa?

Yes, with a thermal suite and treatments.

Is it in the centre?

On the seafront, between the pier and the i360.

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Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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