SnoozevsThe Grand Brighton
Both Snooze and The Grand Brighton are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Grand Brighton is the choice of most writers compared to Snooze. The Grand Brighton comes in at #1 in Brighton with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Snooze
25 St Georges Terrace, Brighton BN2 1JJ
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
- Sun terrace
- Street parking
Lonely Planet
"This eccentric Kemptown pad is fond of retro styling... It's more than just a gimmick though – rooms are comfortable and spotless, and there are great meat-free breakfasts." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Inside this double Victorian townhouse is a colour-clashing throwback to the Seventies, with many bedrooms paying homage to all things groovy." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located in a town house in a residential area close to the Brighton seafront, Snooze is a mid-range bed-and-breakfast with vibrant and fun decor." Full review
Independent
"Villagey Kemptown is packed with antiques shops and flea markets, so if that’s your bag book a stay at Snooze where retro decor is taken to a whole new level"
Independent
"Snooze offers eight individually styled bedrooms, including two attic suites, all with BeeKind eco-friendly products, tea trays and Snooze-branded sticks of Brighton rock."
Independent
"Funky and friendly B&B Snooze offers retro rooms and attic suites just a five-minute stroll from the bustling Brighton seafront"
Independent
"Expect loads of vintage eye candy in this funky guest house. Outside, it’s all period Victorian charm but, inside, you’ll be treated to a riot of reclaimed fairground rides, LP covers"
Independent
"Outside, it’s all period Victorian charm, but inside? A riot of reclaimed fairground rides, LP covers, shag-pile carpets, classic gig posters...Snooze offers eight individually styled bedrooms"
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"