Drakes Hotel

Hotels
43-44 Marine Parade , Brighton & Hove , GB

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Paid

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Comfortable rooms
Interesting amenities
Cons:
No mini fridge in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Rooms were clean and comfortable, contributing positively to the stay.
Service
9.7
The service was faultless and very friendly, with staff going above and beyond.
Location
9.7
Excellent location with central access and wonderful views.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms were comfortable, each with individual decor and modern amenities.
Amenities
9.2
Great bar and the unique touch of homemade strawberry jam for breakfast.
Value for Money
8.2
Prices were reasonable for the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast was good with a set menu and excellent options.
Overall Experience
9.2
An overall delightful stay, with a mix of comfort, service, and special touches.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:56

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel on Brighton's Seafront

Unique 4-Star Accommodation: Drakes offers fully air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and luxurious 'Vi Spring' beds with Egyptian cotton sheets.

Award-Winning Restaurant: Indulge in a modern European menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients at the on-site fine-dining restaurant.

Vibrant Cocktail Bar with Sea Views: Enjoy bespoke and classic cocktails, spirits, wines, champagnes, and craft beers in the 24-hour lounge bar overlooking the seafront.

Experience luxury and elegance at Drakes - book your stay now for a memorable seaside getaway.

Important information:

Kindly note the accommodation is located on the first, second, third and fourth floors, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore, it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairments as the property does not have a lift.

Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of dog-friendly rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Sarah • solo_traveller • fr
8
Séjour d’une seule nuit mais bonne expérience, seul petit bémol mais courant ici, l’isolation des fenêtres à revoir
Pros:

Le confort de la literie, l’emplacement idéal

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • cy
8
Very pleasant generally.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. The location was excellent.

Cons:

Booking.com would not allow me to pay by card as it was an old card and I was unable to update it. On the first morning my bed was not made properly, the pillow had not been smoothed and the top pillows were left on the chair.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Egor • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

Beautiful cozy room with very comfortable bed

Cons:

The photos are accurate, with one important exception: the room is on the ground floor, so the sea view also comes with a view of the parking area and passers-by at eye level. When you try to enjoy the sea view, you’ll also find curious people walking just about 5 metres from your windows and looking straight in. Something worth knowing before booking, especially if you value privacy.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Egemen Ince • couple • tr
3
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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aimee • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely rooms. Personal service. Great sea view. Clean. Good location.

Cons:

Parking is expensive but that is not abnormal in this area.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • de
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • solo_traveller • gb
10
Stunning!
Pros:

I didn’t have breakfast

Cons:

Everything was incredible

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff very friendly as soon as we entered the hotel, let us check-in early as we were going off to the races.
Very comfortable and a great location, close to pier and other amenities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
8
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Trevvie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great!
Pros:

The bath was a nice touch, but not very private as we were on first floor and people could see in. Bed was very comfy and products were lovely.

Cons:

The bathroom door didn't shut which gave no room for privacy.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • couple • gb
9
Lovely little hotel and would definitely recommend
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great location, fabulous view!

Bath tub in the room is a lovely touch.

Cons:

Not a dislike at all - but if you can’t walk up stairs, this isn’t the place for you!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Fab stay - will return if need to stay in Brighton again
Pros:

Quirky rooms, lovely toiletries, fluffy towels and comfy beds

Cons:

The steep stairs 😂

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lizi • couple • gb
9
Staff were extremely welcoming and very helpful.
Pros:

The room had a lovely view

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
7
Boutique hotel sea facing room new and good nice stay
Pros:

Bedroom facing sea , breakfast , nice fine dining resturant down stairs , over the road from the beach

Cons:

On the main road , front of property outside seating was a basic area

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Genevieve • couple • gb
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Manolito • couple • be
6
Regular hotel
Pros:

The modern room

Cons:

No elevator and older

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Fabulous time celebrating my wife’s bit and our wedding anniversary.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Loved the free standing bath in the room. Breakfast views by the window was lovely. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Location location location was exceptional.

Cons:

Stairs to room, no lift but no big deal.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee