Brighton

Granville Hotel

(http://www.granvillehotel...), 124 kings rd, tel: +44 01273 326302. it's right on the seafront, with no other buildings between it and the beach, and so half of its 24 rooms have a great view of the sea. each room is decorated in a different style - japanese, art deco, wedgwood and lace, etc. some of the rooms have built-in jacuzzis in the en-suite baths. well-executed breakfasts, including a vegetarian and optionally vegan version of a full english breakfast. seaview rooms start from â£108 price for two people including breakfast; other rooms are â£88. all rooms are non-smoking.

New Steine Hotel

(http://www.newsteinehotel.com/), 10-11 new steine, t: +44 01273 695415 / 681546. new steine hotel is right in the heart of brighton city centre, a few hundred metres from the pier. the restaurant, the new steine bistro has been awarded the aa breakfast and dinner award for outstanding quality and service. double rooms from â£95 per night.

Ramada Jarvis Brighton

(http://www.ramadajarvis.c...), 149 kings rd, t: +44 0844 815 9061. this grand victorian beachfront hotel was built back in 1864 and has all the period features. located next to brighton pier. internet access in all rooms. double rooms from â£100 per night.

Park Inn

(http://www.brighton.parki...), lansdowne pl, +44 01273 736266. seafront boutique hotel close to all that brighton has to offer.

Lansdowne Hotel

(http://www.lansdowneplace...), lansdowne pl, tel: +44 01273 736266. boutique hotel with spa and wedding facilities â£90 single, â£130 double.

Hotel Du Vin

(http://www.hotelduvin.com...), tel: +44 01273 718588. close to the sea front and the pier with a beautiful courtyard entry. this is where the stars stay when in brighton. great restaurant as well. rooms start at around â£175 but many would say 'completely worth it for the exclusivity alone'.

Royal York Hotel

(http://www.royalyorkbrigh...), old steine, tel: +44 01273 766700. boutique hotel with karaoke, cocktail bar and restaurant rooms start at â£150.

The Claremont

(http://www.theclaremont.eu/), second ave, hove, tel: +44 01273 735161. 5 star hotel 50 yards from the seafront in hove. single â£75, double from â£125.

Grand Hotel

(http://grandhotelbrighton...), kings rd, +44 01273 224300. the only 5 star hotel in brighton. on the seafront, 200 rooms from â£120 a night.

The Thistle

(http://www.thistle.com/ho...), kings rd, tel: +44 0871 376 9041. has swimming pool, sauna, and spa, as well as an aa awarded restaurant and hotel bar. from â£99.

Hotel Una

(http://www.hotel-una.co.uk/), tel: +44 01273820464. hotel una tucked away in regency square just adjacent to the west pier, singles start at â£55 and stretch up to â£375 for their top room. bit of a secret at the moment, well worth discovering. excellent website shows all the individual room styles.

Kemp Townhouse

(http://www.kemptownhouseb...), tel: +44 01273681400. stylish and very comfortable boutique hotel in the heart of brighton, with a visit britain five star rating. singles start at â£70, and doubles at â£90. not the cheapest, but excellent value for affordable luxury

Hotel with a distinguished history, much of which is still visible in the reception and dining areas. Positives are large rooms and family-friendly policy that gives 50% discount on second room for kids. Offsetting this is the generally poor maintenance and disappointing service levels.

Queen's Hotel

(http://www.queenshotelbri...), 1 kings rd, tel: +44 01273 321222. contemporary, fresh and centrally located 3* seafront hotel boasting breathtaking channel views, spacious rooms, swimming pool, steam room, sauna & gym. free wi-fi. great restaurant menu, extensive wine, cocktail & champagne list. enjoy a high quality stay at a sensible rate. our best prices are available online.

The neo is a beautiful, contemporary 9 bedroom hotel a stones throw from the West Pier & Brighton Centre and only five minutes from the buzz of the city. A beautiful hotel by the sea, it is ideally located in a secluded side street and we also have some of the best restaurants in brighton on our doorstep.