Drakes Hotel

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

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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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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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
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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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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Dywaine • couple • gb
10
2026-09-15 • 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
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Bryony • couple • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
6
Not what I had expected from a four star hotel that cost me £240 per night...
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful. Good location, walking distance to most places.

Cons:

The toilet was a tiny wet room, i.e., combined shower, toilet and sink. The sink was tiny (half-sized). The toilet is also in the wet room so if you want to use the toilet after someone has taken a shower, you have to step into the wet floor. Honestly, I couldn't believe that that was the bathroom in a four star hotel. The hotel doesn't have lifts, which is fine but the stairs at the top were very narrow and tall, which made it a difficult climb. My dog had trouble getting up and down.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Wicksy Wicks • couple • es
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely view from the room staff were great very comfortable beds.

Cons:

The only negative is paying extra for parking and if you want a full breakfast it is an extra £9.50 which is not really a small supliment

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Margareta • extended_group • se
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Maena • extended_group • fr
10
Tellement bien que l'on y reviendra dès que possible.
Pros:

Le service client général était irréprochable, très disponible aussi bien par la messagerie qu'en réel. La vue est inoubliable. La décoration est soignée, correspond à l'esthétique qu'on espérerait d'un hôtel balnéaire anglais en moderne, singulier, précis dans les détails, élégant. La salle d'eau est impeccable, les produits à disposition délicats. Le lit (la literie, matelas et oreillers) est vraiment confortable ; on y dort incroyablement bien. Nous n'avons pas du tout été importunés par le bruit de la rue, ni des autres chambres.

Cons:

Rien du tout.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Georgi • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Malik • couple • gb
7
Having to pay extra for a cooked breakfast l felt deceived ruined my stay.
Pros:

Bathroom water and the courtesy biscuits in the room

Cons:

What really upset me l paid for the breakfast package only to find out the breakfast was cereal, croissants,and fruit salad. I was told if l want a cooked breakfast l had to paid extra
I was fuming breakfast is breakfast, l'm 64 been travelling the world since l was 24 a season traveller l have never paid for a breakfast package to then be told l have to pay extra for a cooked breakfast had l known that l would definitely not stayed at The Drakes Brighton. I paid for the cooked breakfast, it's not the money ,it's deceitful.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • extended_group • es
9
Very good
Pros:

Almost everything. The room was very comfortable and the stuff very kind.

Cons:

The only issue was that the cold water tap on the sink wouldn't work, so we had to wash our hands in the bathtub. However, since we were only staying for one day, we decided not to bother the front desk and didn't report it.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee