The Grand Brighton

At The Grand Brighton, even working out feels like a treat! Step into the beautifully refurbished fitness suite and you’ll find free weights and the latest Technogym cardio machines, complete with interactive screens. After your session, thoughtful extras like GHD hair tools keep you looking fresh.

If you prefer to take things outside, you’re in luck – Brighton’s beach is less than a minute away. Cross over Kings Road and you can be jogging along the promenade or dipping your toes in the sea before most people have had their breakfast! Cyclists are well looked after too – the hotel is famously bike‑friendly and can arrange secure storage in the garage.

Beach sports more your style? Head east along the promenade to Yellowave. As the UK’s first permanent sand‑based beach sports centre, it offers six beach volleyball courts you can hire by the hour – perfect for a sunny afternoon with friends.

Indulge your taste for the high life at The Grand Brighton. Whether you’re looking for a post-spa sweet treat, a seafood spectacular, or an award-winning cocktail with a view, you’ll be able to do it all without leaving your hotel.

The Spa Lounge

Not quite ready to take off your robe? At the Spa Lounge, you don’t have to! With a menu full of light bites and sweet treats, this serene space is designed for total decompression. Hydrate with vitamin-rich green smoothies, fresh juices, or locally sourced tea and coffee. Not grapey enough for you? A crisp glass of Champagne or local Sussex sparkling wine is always on hand!

Cyan

Housed in the hotel’s beautifully refurbished right wing, Cyan is a stylish, all-day eatery with a striking cyan-blue colour scheme. The menu celebrates locally sourced seafood, with lobster and sea bass a speciality. Our tip? Don’t miss the signature prawn cocktail – it comes with a Bloody Mary shot on the side!

The best place to soak up the buzz is at the circular central island bar. Look out for the hotel's original 155-year-old marble pillars, then watch The Grand’s expert mixologists craft seasonal cocktails, like the spicy habanero-infused Hoppin' Horse, or the Dame Ruby.  

The Victoria Bar & Lounge

For a spot of old-world glamour, head to this plush, emerald-green sanctuary. Whether you’re settling into a velvet armchair for a coffee or a night cap, the atmosphere is pure Victorian elegance. The cocktail menu is a love letter to the hotel’s history – try the 1864 for a taste of the classic, or explore their extensive collection of local Sussex gins. 

The Victoria Terrace

Brighton’s most iconic spot for people-watching, this sun-soaked conservatory offers front-row seats to the action on the promenade. This is where you’ll enjoy The Grand’s award-winning afternoon tea, a three-tiered masterpiece of season

There isn’t a traditional full‑sized swimming pool at L.RAPHAEL Beauty Spa & Wellness. The hotel used to have one, but the space has since been completely transformed into the spa’s swanky new thermal suite.

The centrepiece is the six‑metre hydrotherapy pool designed for pure relaxation and muscle relief. It sits alongside a bubbling Jacuzzi, invigorating experience showers with different scent and light settings, and a Nordic‑style sauna and aromatic steam room for a proper detox. If you’re feeling brave, there’s also a cold‑water drench shower for that classic post‑sauna zing!

Of course, if you fancy a proper long-distance swim, the ultimate infinity pool is right on your doorstep. Just cross the road and you’re at the water’s edge. Remember to bring your beach shoes – those pebbles are surprisingly painful on delicate tootsies!

There certainly is. Following its multi-million-pound refurbishment in 2025, The Grand offers 205 redesigned rooms that blend the hotel’s Victorian features with a touch of coastal cool. From Cosy Doubles to expansive Feature Suites, over a third of the rooms are south-facing with direct sea views. But even inland-facing rooms come with a refreshing shower, luxury toiletries and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

Because the building is Grade II-listed, no two rooms are exactly the same shape. You might find original feature fireplaces, ornate cornicing, or even a room accessed via the iconic wrought-iron spiral staircase that winds up all seven floors!

Yes, the hotel has wheelchair accessible facilities including lifts to all floors, adapted guest rooms and accessible spa facilities.

Check-in time is at 4pm and check-out time is 11am for overnight guests. If you’re here for a spa package at L.RAPHAEL Beauty Spa & Wellness, arrival times vary. It’s best to check your booking confirmation.

You’ll find it on the city’s iconic seafront, right on the bustling promenade. Its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Brighton – and it’s just a short stroll from Brighton Station, so not too far to drag that little wheelie case.

Step out of the hotel’s historic doors and you are within a five-minute walk of the city’s most famous attractions, including the Palace Pier and the i360 observation tower. Wander inland for ten minutes and you get to the Royal Pavilion with its lush gardens, or get lost in the winding alleyways of The Lanes.

Built in 1864, The Grand was designed by architect John Whichcord Jr. as the "Palace by the Sea," a Victorian masterpiece intended to showcase the height of luxury. It was a marvel of its time, famously featuring the first "vertical booking office" (an elevator) outside of London. Its striking Italianate facade and sweeping spiral staircase quickly made it the premier destination for high society, royalty, and the silver-screen stars of the early 20th century.

The hotel’s storied past took a somber turn in 1984 during the Brighton hotel bombing, an attack on the British Cabinet during the Conservative Party conference. While the event caused significant damage and loss of life, the hotel became a symbol of national resilience. It reopened its doors just two years later following an extensive restoration, standing as a testament to the city’s strength and the hotel's own enduring place in British history.

Today, The Grand remains a glittering landmark on the King’s Road, having undergone multi-million-pound renovations to preserve its emerald-blue balconies and ornate plasterwork. It successfully balances its grand Victorian heritage with a vibrant, modern energy. From the opulent ballroom to the breezy terrace, it continues to serve as Brighton’s most iconic backdrop for glamour, staying true to its original mission as a sanctuary of seaside elegance.

While L.RAPHAEL Beauty Spa & Wellness is blissfully adults-only, this fabulous five-star hotel knows how to keep all ages smiling. Children get their own menus in Cyan and the Victoria Lounge and Bar, and can join you for afternoon tea in the Victoria Terrace. And when it’s time for bedtime stories, some rooms can accommodate extra beds, sofa beds or cots.

There’s plenty for them to do nearby. A short stroll brings you to SEA LIFE Brighton, the world’s oldest operating aquarium, where little ones can walk through an underwater tunnel or touch starfish in the rock pools. And for traditional seaside thrills, the Brighton Palace Pier offers everything from a four-storey soft play area for younger kids to fairground rides and arcade games for older thrill-seekers. 

It sure is! In fact, your four‑legged friend is just as welcome as you are. Dogs can stay in all room types, and are welcome in the fireplace area of the Victoria Lounge and Bar – just not Cyan, the Albert Room, the Victoria Terrace or the spa.

For £30 per night, your pooch gets their very own pet package, complete with a cosy dog bed, water bowl and tasty treats. And with the fabulously dog-friendly city to sniff and explore, the two of you will have a seaside mini break to remember.

Sorry, it doesn’t. But this city‑centre seafront hotel is still in a great location, whether you’re a serious golfer or just fancy a bit of competitive fun with friends. If you’re after a proper round, head to Hollingbury Park Golf Course – a fantastic local option that welcomes visitors on a pay‑and‑play basis. Set high on the Sussex Downs, this 18‑hole championship course serves up sweeping views across Brighton and the English Channel (along with a few hills to keep things interesting).

If you’re more about fun with friends than a serious round, Brighton’s seafront has you covered. Try Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf on Madeira Drive for the city’s favourite outdoor mini‑golf, or duck into the neon glow of One Under on East Street when the weather turns. Either way, you’re guaranteed a good time – no handicap required.