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Located on the seafront overlooking the Brighton Pier, Drakes is a 20 bedroom boutique hotel set in a pair of Regency townhouses in the heart of Brighton. The fully air-conditioned bedrooms have ‘Vi Spring’ beds adorned with Egyptian cotton sheets and goose and duck-down bedding, many of the rooms feature free standing baths looking out over the seafront. Positioned on Marine Parade, five minutes from the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier, Sea Lanes swimming, Soho House, the War Memorial and close to Kemptown Races, Drakes is the ideal place to explore the city, to enjoy the sea and beaches, to experience its famous social scene and to watch the glorious sunsets from our Cocktail Bar (or your bedroom) with a tipple or two. Due to the historic layout, the building does not have elevator access to the upper floors, if you require a lower or more accessible floor, please make this request upon booking so we can ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Brighton & Hove, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrea
    Canada Canada
    The location is perfect for a view of the sea and the pier. Staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a gorgeous room with a balcony, and they brought our delicious breakfast up 4 flights of stairs to our room!
  • Catherine
    Laos Laos
    Great location, excellent facilities, fab breakfast
  • Marcelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly and attentive staff. The room was beautiful, quaint and overlooked the sea. Had everything I needed and was such a comfortable stay. The breakfast was very tasty, will definitely come again!
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Very well appointed room, modern bathroom. Bed was very comfortable. Slightly smaller than I had hoped, but adequate for my needs.
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Dilsk was amazing bed was comfortable view and location are great
  • Rudi_tyrrell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Generally decent hotel and staff, close to town and its on the beach, option for parking when available is good and close by.
  • Izzy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel was absolutely amazing! The room was simply stunning and kindly decorated for us for our anniversary which was so so appreciated! We loved our breakfast it was delicious and all the extra little goodies in the room such as cookies, rock...
  • Maia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very clean and lovely room. staff were the best thing. made us feel so welcome and relaxed and room service was prompt. Jo showed us map of brighton and the best places. evening bar staff were also lovely. car parking great value.…would love to...
  • Rolf
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful rooms and most accommodating staff. Went there for our anniversary and it was perfect
  • Ddh81
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The linens and the items in the room were luxurious and have a real feeling of care for guests. Enjoyed the care to ensure guests felt welcome

Property questions and answers
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  • does this hotel have free parking for guests please?

    No, it is charged at £15 per over night stay.
    Answered on 27 July 2020
  • Which rooms have the free standing baths in

    Please see our web site, you will be able to see all room type.
    Answered on 4 July 2020
  • Do all the luxury double rooms have the freestanding bathtub in the room ?

    No, not all. 11 of the 20 rooms have freestanding baths - the rest are traditional bathrooms with one room (sea facing ground floor) which just has a ..
    Answered on 13 January 2020
  • If possible can I have a sea view please?

    We have 13 Seafacing rooms at drakes, when choosing your room it will state whether the room has sea views or is city facing.
    Answered on 30 September 2021
  • Do you have parking facilities

    Yes we have 14 parking spaces available on first come first serve basis
    Answered on 23 July 2021
  • Is there anywhere we could lock our bikes to on site? Thanks

    Yes on our forecourt Thanks!
    Answered on 20 February 2021
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Amenities of Drakes Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note the accommodations 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 impairment as the property does not have a elevator.

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.

FAQs about Drakes Hotel

  • Drakes Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The prices at Drakes Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Drakes Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Drakes Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Drakes Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Drakes Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Drakes Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.