Starlings Guest HousevsThe Grand Brighton
Both Coward's Guest House and The Grand Brighton are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Grand Brighton is preferred by most writers compared to Coward's Guest House. The Grand Brighton scores 93 with approval from 6 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Frommer's.
Starlings Guest House
12 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton BN2 1QE
From $54/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Tennis Court
- Casino
- Golf Course
- Breakfast included
Frommer's
"Originally built in 1807, this five-story, Regency-era house is extremely well maintained." Full review
The Grand Brighton 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
Oyster
Upscale
"The 201-room, four-pearl Grand Brighton is a classic waterfront hotel that originally opened in 1864." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"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"