The White HousevsThe Oriental
The White House and The Oriental are both rated highly by writers. On balance, The Oriental ranks slightly better than The White House. The Oriental ranks #23 in Brighton with accolades from 3 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The White House
6 Bedford Street, Brighton BN2 1AN
From $90/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
- Sun terrace
- Street parking
Fodor's
"Rooms are decorated in pastel shades with antiques, and a few are large enough for four people. The house sits between the city center and Canterbury West train station." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This charming 10-bedroom guest house is just 100 metres from Kemp Town’s seafront and boasts its own plant-decked patio garden alongside three rooms with sit-out balconies." Full review
Independent
"This smart whitewashed Victorian villa is only five minutes from the seafront and its 10 rooms favour a clean and contemporary look with fun sea-themed detailing, bright feature walls and plump velvet cushions"
Independent
"Set in a stunning, whitewashed Victorian villa just 100m from Kemp Town’s seafront, this friendly guest house benefits from a sunny, plant-decked patio alongside three bedrooms with private balconies"
Independent
"This friendly guest house benefits from a sunny, plant-decked patio alongside three bedrooms...impeccably decorated with Orla Kiely touches and its modern breakfast room carries a snazzy seaside vibe"
Independent
"Set in a stunning, whitewashed Victorian villa just 100m from Kemp Town’s seafront, this friendly guest house benefits from a sunny, plant-decked patio alongside three bedrooms with private balconies"
The Oriental
9 Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LJ
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"With a casual elegance that typifies Brighton, this Regency-era boutique hotel sits close to the seafront. Rooms are cleverly fitted into the old building, so some have slanted ceilings..." Full review
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The cool bar downstairs is popular with young locals and can get quite loud, so ask for a room well away from it if you're a light sleeper.
Lonely Planet
"Stylishly decorated in luscious plums and teals, this renovated nine-room boho hotel has aromatherapy lights, spa baths in its superior rooms and organic breakfasts."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stylish boutique bolthole, set in a tall creamy Regency townhouse, is a stroll up from the seafront Peace statue and ideally situated for easy access to the city’s main attractions." Full review
Independent
"The Oriental is an altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm. Expect lashings of visual drama: wacky paintings and plum colour notes mixing with covetable vintage finds"
Independent
"In a well-kept Regency townhouse, Oriental Guest House is neither big nor flashy, but it’s relatively peaceful and has the personal service to go with it"
City guides
March 14, 2022
Independent
"An altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm. Expect lashings of visual drama, wacky paintings and plum colour notes mixing with covetable vintage finds."
Independent
"In a well-kept Regency townhouse, Oriental Guest House is neither big nor flashy, but it’s relatively peaceful and has the personal service to go with it"
Independent
"The Oriental is an altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm...the nine gracious bedrooms are visually calmer, with many featuring full-length windows, ornate stucco"
i
Book room No.4 for dazzling sea views from its small balcony.