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Blanch HousevsThe Grand Brighton
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Grand Brighton is the choice of most reviewers compared to Blanch House. The Grand Brighton comes in at #1 in Brighton with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Blanch House
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Independent Independent Independent Independent
17 Atlingworth Street, Kemp Town, Brighton BN2 1PL
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's "Is it a hotel or is it theater? Only 2 blocks from the sea, this small hotel in a restored Georgian building is known for its very theatrical theme rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "Themed rooms are the name of the game in this boutique hotel, but there's nothing tacky about them." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"An upper-middle-range boutique hotel in downtown Brighton just a minute’s walk from the promenade and within walking distance of the pier, city center, restaurants, and shopping." Full review
Afar Magazine "The perennial favorite, Blanch House had been around for a while, then closed, and now is reopened." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This four-storey Georgian townhouse hotel kicked off Brighton’s passion for boho boutique establishments." Full review
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Great attention is paid to customer service, and extra requests – champagne in the room, or chocolates – are happily accommodated.
Fodor's "Editor's Note:
This location is no longer in operation." Full review
Independent "This four-storey Georgian townhouse hotel kicked off Brighton’s passion for boho boutique establishments and its 12 themed bedrooms offer ultra-glam decor"
Independent "This is the sort of bolthole you dream of for a romantic getaway: small, perfectly formed, no kids allowed, and a swish champagne bar on the ground floor"
Independent "This is the sort of bolthole you dream of for a romantic getaway: small, perfectly formed, no kids allowed, and a swish champagne bar on the ground floor"
Independent "This is the sort of bolthole you dream of for a romantic getaway: small, perfectly formed, no kids allowed, and a swish champagne bar on the ground floor"
The Grand Brighton Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Frommer's Oyster The Telegraph Fodor's Independent Independent
The Guardian Independent Show All Reviews
97-99 King's Road, Brighton BN1 2FW
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Originally opened in 1864, this is where Britain's celebrities and gentry like to be seen. These days this five-star giant's fame and popularity rest heavily on its history."
DK Eyewitness "Brighton’s only five-star hotel, this is arguably the nation’s finest big seaside hotel, located right on the seafront. There is a gymnasium and a magnificent Victorian dining room and bar."
Frommer's "Opening onto the seafront promenade, Brighton's premier hotel, the original Grand was constructed in 1864 and entertained some of the most eminent Victorians and Edwardians." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 201-room, four-pearl Grand Brighton is a classic waterfront hotel that originally opened in 1864." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Opened in 1864, Brighton’s grand hotel has a fabulous sea-facing location and elegant, freshly updated rooms." Full review
Fodor's "The city's most famous hotel, this seafront landmark is a huge, creamy Victorian wedding cake of a building dating from 1864." Full review
Independent "The Grand is certainly the grande dame of Brighton’s hotels; perfectly located overlooking the sea, a pebble’s throw from the pier and just minutes from the antiques shops of The Lanes."
Independent "The Grand is the dominant hotel – its location practically defines the centre of the city, and its ornate facade is synonymous with Brighton’s seafront"
City guides
March 14, 2022
The Guardian "Living up to its name since a glitzy refurbishment a few years ago, Brighton’s grand dame has plum position on the seafront, only a 15-minute stroll from the railway station and with all of the town’s neighbourhoods – Kemptown, the Lanes and the bohemian North Laine area – right on the doorstep"
Independent "The Grand is the dominant hotel – its location practically defines the centre of the city, and its ornate facade is synonymous with Brighton’s seafront"
