Address
149 Kings RoadBrighton
East Sussex
BN1 2PP
Tel: +44 (0)1273 738201
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The hotel is housed inside a historic Grade II listed Victorian building dating back to the 19th century, many period features have been maintained offering guests a hotel with charm and character. The hotel combines traditional elegance with modern facilities.
The hotel offers facilities for business meetings, events, conferencing and banqueting making the hotel suitable for both business and leisure guests.
The hotel is close by to a number of local attractions and places of interest. The beach, pier and Churchill shopping centre are all within walking distance away. The Mercure Brighton Seafront is conveniently close by to local transport links with Brighton train station located less than one mile away and there is good access to local bus and major roads.
The hotel offers visitors a warm welcome and good levels of service. The hotel is located in Brighton where visitors can find good access to local amenities. The city of Brighton offers visitors with a choice of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. The closest train stations are located at Brighton, Hove and London Road (Brighton).
Facilities
The hotel has a total of 122 guest bedrooms all of which offer en-suite facilities. Guests can choose from single, twin, double and family rooms and there are standard and the more luxurious executive rooms along with seaview rooms. Room facilities include flat screen television with satellite channels, radio, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, toiletries, work desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
There is 24 hour room service available. It should be noted all bedrooms are non-smoking in accordance with the hotels non smoking policy.
There is broadband internet access available (chargeable) and free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the hotel lounge. There are limited on site car parking facilities (chargeable) at approx £15 per day and off site car parking is available at NCP car parks.
There are six meeting rooms offering facilities for smaller meetings and larger events and conferences, there is capacity for 8 to 180 delegates. The prime seafront location makes the hotel popular as a wedding venue and there are a range of packages available including facilities for a reception with banqueting for up to 180 guests.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast each morning along with a range of cereals, toast, fruits, juices, yoghurts and tea and coffee.
The Arts Restaurant offers diners a choice of traditional British and International cuisine, there are a range of dishes to choose from including meat, fish and vegetable dishes along with a variety of tempting desserts and an impressive wine list to compliment your meal. The restaurant offers diners a place to sit back and enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Arts Bar offers a range of drinks ranging from soft drinks to a variety of beers, wines and spirits. There are also a range of light meals and snacks available at the bar menu. The bar is a place where guests can relax, unwind and catch up with friends, family or business colleagues.
Local Attractions
The city of Brighton is among the most popular and famous tourist destination on the south coast. Brighton is a university city and offers a range of bars, clubs and entertainment venues making it a favourite for young people. It is also popular among older visitors and offers visitors a number of attractions, including the famous beech and pier, historic attractions such as the Royal Pavilion and St Paul’s Church, the Theatre Royal and Brighton Dome offer a range of dance musicals, comedies and drama. Historic houses include Preston Manor with its fine collections of art and furniture and Palmeira Mansions famous for its opulence, grandeur and intriguing mix of features.
Other prominent south coast towns include Eastbourne and Hastings located to the east. Attractions in Eastbourne include the beach and pier, the Towner contemporary art gallery and the Bandstand open air theatre. The South Downs around Eastbourne are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); there are the iconic high cliffs at Beachy Head standing at over 500 feet and offers visitors some stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel in the distance. Hampden Park and Motcombe Gardens are also popular with visitors offering scenic open spaces and great places to enjoy a walk or a picnic.
The historic town of Hastings is famous for its beach, Hastings Castle, the Bluereef Aquarium and A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves. Battle Abbey is located in East Sussex on the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings, which helped shape English history. There is an exhibition and interactive displays outlining the battle, there is an audio tour of the battle charting key events.
The hotel provides a convenient place from which to discover a range of attractions in the surrounding East Sussex countryside, the charming town of Rye is a scenic hillside town offering a range of antique shops and historic buildings including Lamb House, a charming 18th century house where a number of authors have lived over the years.
The hotel is well located for exploring a range of East Sussex’s attractions and places of interest and of attractions in neighbouring counties. In Kent there are attractions such as Leeds Castle, historic Chartwell House and the World Heritage Sites in Canterbury. The county of West Sussex has Chichester Cathedral, the famous Goodwood Racecourse and Arundel Castle.
Attractions along the south coast include Newhaven Fort, a popular historic attraction. The 19th century fort contains a number of fascinating exhibitions outlining both the history of the fort and the area. There are exhibitions relating to both World Wars and life at the fort. The 10 acre site offers an interesting day out for the whole family and some stunning coastal views.
The hotel is located in Brighton on the south coast in East Sussex where visitors will find an interesting mix of fine coastal scenery and countryside. There are a number of local shops specialising in local arts and crafts and a variety of bars and restaurants. The hotel is a good base from which to explore a number of attractions in East Sussex and local places of interest.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Brighton: 0.7 Miles
Hove: 1.1 Miles
London Road (Brighton): 1.3 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Gatwick Airport is located approx 29 miles away by road via the A23 and M23.
Gatwick Airport: 29 Miles
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