Hotel du Vin BrightonvsBaggies Backpackers
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel du Vin scores significantly higher than Baggies Backpackers Brighton. Hotel du Vin comes in at 81 with praise from 5 sources including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel du Vin Brighton Show All Reviews
Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD
From $244/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"In the Lanes area, this outpost of a snazzy boutique chain has chic modern rooms. Pampering touches include Egyptian linens and large "monsoon" showers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set in the Lanes conservation area, a stone’s throw away from the seafront, this cutting-edge hotel and bistro is housed in a collection of eccentric, Gothic Revival and mock-Tudor buildings."
Rough Guide
"A Gothic Revival building in a contemporary style, luxuriously furnished in subtle seaside colours, with an excellent bar and bistro. £210."
Frommer's
"Supremely comfortable and stylish rooms are equipped with deep soaking tubs and other luxuries." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This award-winning hotel has an ornate double helix staircase, a wonderful Tudor entrance, an excellent wine bar and 49 elegant rooms named after wine producers."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This boutique hotel is part of the Hotel du Vin chain and features a Parisian-style bistro, sprawling bar and clubby-looking pub." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel du Vin is an upscale property set among the atmospheric old buildings in the narrow streets of The Lanes in central Brighton, a minute from the seafront." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
""Elegant yet informal, the Hotel du Vin restaurant serves premium French bistro-style cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. Subtle starters and bold mains sit alongside " Full review
Independent
"Pistachio-toned gothic from the outside and cool beachy vibe within, Hotel du Vin & Bistro was formerly a wine merchants – an appropriate beginning for this renowned temple to all things grape"
Frommer's
"Supremely comfortable and stylish rooms are equipped with deep soaking tubs and other luxuries, and downstairs in paneled and beamed salons are an excellent bistro and a wine bar" Full review
Baggies Backpackers
33 Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LL
From $21/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"Spacious house a little west of the West Pier with private rooms and large bright dorms, decent showers and a relaxed, friendly vibe. No credit cards. Dorm £13, double £40."
Lonely Planet
"A warm familial atmosphere, worn-in charm, attentive on-site owners and clean, snug dorms have made this long-established hostel an institution." Full review