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"This hotel is quirky and old which adds to the charm and character. Some parts are dated because they are listed and have great history. 1920’s lift! Winston Churchill chair. We loved these additions. It is clean, well presented and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. They explained our options for room, checked we were ok on higher floor and offered to show us how to get there. (Some areas are a bit warren like to get to (part of the charm). The room was large, clean, comfy beds, well stocked with tea/coffee, toiletries and towels. Big comfy pillows, warm room, TV etc. The water pressure was challenged (explained in bathroom notice - due to old plumbing and high floor) but adequate. It got warm but not hot in shower. Drunk singing guests woke my daughter around 1am and the windows let all noise through. Noisy traffic and bin men woke me at 6am. These are not the hotel’s fault but a consideration if you are a light sleeper. The beds were really comfortable and we easily got back to sleep. It was hard to leave the beds for breakfast, but we are glad we did. Again we were met by friendly welcoming staff, explained the buffet available and asked which drink we would like. All delicious and plentiful. A large range of cooked breakfast, cereals, pastries and fruit and yoghurt on offer. We had a brilliant stay and will come again. The hotel is right on seafront and near The Lanes. Parking available. Awesome. "

"The hotel decoration was beautiful and very clean. The room was perfect and when we had an issue the staff were very efficient and moved us to a new room. The hotel was very quiet except for a bit of noise during one day when scaffolding was being erected outside the new room we were in, this was due to repairs taking place so couldn’t be helped. We had a superb breakfast each morning with lots of choice."

"Not my first stay here, and not my last. The hotel is in a beautiful location right on the seafront about a 7-8 minute walk from the pier. I usually get a room with a balcony overlooking the sea as that’s almost the whole point I staying there. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant on the ground floor has a wide choice of menu items all of which were well prepared. The breakfast was outstanding. The View is at the higher end of the price range but you do get what you pay for and is far more modern than most of its competitors. An excellent stay as always. "

"Second trip to the Grand. Last time was for New Year’s Eve. Room was newly refurbished. This is somewhere you can relax and feel taken care of with good old-fashioned British charm."

"Very nice place in all aspects! Great location for train and bus travels. Around 20 mins walking to the water front. Very kind and helpful staff. Breakfast was also good."

"Really close to the sea and also the University graduation venue - we were there to see my daughters friend graduate so location was fabulous and good value for money. Hotel ticked all the boxes. Visit The Flourpot on the seafront for breakfast and/or other snacks as our mushroom breakfast brioche roll was amazing. Everyone I encountered was really friendly. Great bars and places to eat all around. Great seafront/pier and shopping in The Lanes is a must as amazing jewellery shops and art galleries display some fabulous wares. Brighton is wonderful!"

"Friendly and capable staff, excellent room and view. Would recommend."

"Absolutely lovely hotel, easy to access and right along the beach front. All staff were very friendly and welcoming, the hotel was in great condition, the rooms were very clean and a good size, great view of the beach and pier. Towels provided alongside tea and coffee facilities in the room. The bar downstairs is clean, welcoming and lovely for an evening drink! We didn’t pre book breakfast but was quickly seen to and the food was beautiful. Will definitely go back to this wonderful hotel "

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