Drakes is one of the original luxury boutique hotels in Brighton. Now open ten years old, Drakes has not lost any of its edginess and city chic. Sitting directly on the seafront with fabulous views of the iconic Brighton Pier, their discreet sign (which you may miss) says everything about this place. They're not into flashy displays at this double-fronted listed Georgian townhouse, and most people who stay here (Kylie Minogue included) have been recommended by someone in the know. Rooms are spectacularly stylish, most with free-standing baths in front of large picture windows (the best views from the first floor rooms), with luscious handmade beds covered in Goose Down duvets, White Company products, glossy magazines by the bed and divine interiors. On request, a bubble bath can be run for your arrival, and a selection of fabulous extras can be ordered to enhance your stay (rose petals scattered in the bath, chocolate-dipped strawberries, a chilled bottle of champagne or perhaps a seductive Love Hamper…
I cannot recommend this hotel enough. If you are looking for a luxury night away with a partner then it is perfect. The rooms are beautifully decorated and modern. The room was extremely tidy and had everything you could hope for. We stayed in the city facing attic room and although it was an attic room it was extremely spacious and had no fear of hitting our head on the ceiling. The bed was lovely and comfortable and the bathroom was modern and deluxe. The staff are extremely welcoming and helped us with our bags as we were on the 4th floor (no lifts). The hotel is a very short walk from the pier and main town and as it is situated on the seafront, it has magnificent views. Thank you for a great stay! LucyC
I cannot recommend this hotel enough. If you are looking for a luxury night away with a partner then it is perfect. The rooms are beautifully decorated and modern. The room was extremely tidy and had everything you could hope for. We stayed in the city facing attic room and although it was an attic room it was extremely spacious and had no fear of hitting our head on the ceiling. The bed was lovely and comfortable and the bathroom was modern and deluxe. The staff are extremely welcoming and helped us with our bags as we were on the 4th floor (no lifts). The hotel is a very short walk from the pier and main town and as it is situated on the seafront, it has magnificent views. Thank you for a great stay!
When I made the booking for a night at Drakes, i made a mistake on the date....and should have booked the following night! I had booked it online and had confirmation etc.....so I called them and I was really thrilled when they said, don't worry, if we are full we will find you somewhere....how many hotels offer that? In the end, and after they had been back and forth to me a couple of times, they had a room for us. The hotel us in a really brilliant spot on the seafront in Brighton and our room had a magnificent view....the staff were all great, informal and professional.....we had a truly memorable trip and will go back KathyB
When I made the booking for a night at Drakes, i made a mistake on the date....and should have booked the following night! I had booked it online and had confirmation etc.....so I called them and I was really thrilled when they said, don't worry, if we are full we will find you somewhere....how many hotels offer that? In the end, and after they had been back and forth to me a couple of times, they had a room for us. The hotel us in a really brilliant spot on the seafront in Brighton and our room had a magnificent view....the staff were all great, informal and professional.....we had a truly memorable trip and will go back
“Lovely hotel, service and location” We found time for a one night stay and break from our young baby so wanted it it be worth it. Thankfully we made the right choice. Reception from the start was warm and attentive. Room was good, though maybe a tad small but the wet room and free-standing bath compensated. Location couldn't be better and drinking a cocktail while looking out to sea confirmed that. It is a short walk in to the town for more variety and great shops. Breakfast was delicious. 5 out of 5 MartinB
“Lovely hotel, service and location” We found time for a one night stay and break from our young baby so wanted it it be worth it. Thankfully we made the right choice. Reception from the start was warm and attentive. Room was good, though maybe a tad small but the wet room and free-standing bath compensated. Location couldn't be better and drinking a cocktail while looking out to sea confirmed that. It is a short walk in to the town for more variety and great shops. Breakfast was delicious. 5 out of 5
All I want is for things to go right, I don't need "over and above" service. And with Drakes, they do the small things right, but also offer the "over and above", i.e. rather than me running down 4 flights of stairs to get my takeaway, they bring it up for me. I have now stayed here twice (6 nights), and would recommend to anyone travelling to Brighton NeilM
All I want is for things to go right, I don't need "over and above" service. And with Drakes, they do the small things right, but also offer the "over and above", i.e. rather than me running down 4 flights of stairs to get my takeaway, they bring it up for me. I have now stayed here twice (6 nights), and would recommend to anyone travelling to Brighton
A warm welcome, the staff are all very friendly, helpful and efficient. We had a lovely room - a circular sea-facing room looking out over the prom & pier. Drakes is located perfectly to be close enough to everything without experiencing any noise. A great breakfast with a super full vegetarian option. GeorgeJ
A warm welcome, the staff are all very friendly, helpful and efficient. We had a lovely room - a circular sea-facing room looking out over the prom & pier. Drakes is located perfectly to be close enough to everything without experiencing any noise. A great breakfast with a super full vegetarian option.
From the A23 and off the London Road you will arrive at the Brighton Pier. Turn left here into marine parade towards the Marina. Drakes is at 44 Marine Parade which is just before the traffic lights at Lower Rock Gardens. The forecourt is recognisable by a stone water feature on the red forecourt.
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