"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."

"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."

"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

"The 201-room, four-pearl Grand Brighton is a classic waterfront hotel that originally opened in 1864." Full review

"Opened in 1864, Brighton’s grand hotel has a fabulous sea-facing location and elegant, freshly updated rooms." Full review

"The city's most famous hotel, this seafront landmark is a huge, creamy Victorian wedding cake of a building dating from 1864." Full review

"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."

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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

"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."

"A Gothic Revival building in a contemporary style, luxuriously furnished in subtle seaside colours, with an excellent bar and bistro. £210."

"Supremely comfortable and stylish rooms are equipped with deep soaking tubs and other luxuries." Full review

"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."

"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

"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

""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

"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"

"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