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Drakes is a luxury boutique hotel on Brighton’s seafront, overlooking the Brighton Palace Pier. It offers unique 4-star accommodation, and has a fine-dining restaurant and vibrant cocktail bar. The fully air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, along with free WiFi. The ‘Vi Spring’ beds have Egyptian cotton sheets, velvet throws, and goose or duck-down bedding. Some rooms also have a free-standing bath tub next to stunning Georgian windows, with views of Brighton or the seafront and pier. Drakes has an award-winning restaurant on site, with a modern and original European menu. Food is made using seasonal, and where possible, locally sourced ingredients. The 24-hour lounge bar boasts sea views, and serves bespoke and classic cocktails, spirits, wines, champagnes and craft beers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Brighton & Hove, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent, amazing view of the beach and pier from our room. Easy walk into town and also shops, cafes and restaurants on the doorstep in Kemptown. Our room was lovely, freestanding bath with sea views was a lovely added feature,...
  • Aaron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Comfy room. Good to have parking even with the surcharge. Great breakfast. Nice small extras like homemade shortbread. Loved the environmentally conscious touches.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location; staff very friendly and accommodating; great cocktails in the bar! Parking was good value for money. Facilities in the room were great and the toiletries provided were really lovely, as well as the five and slippers (a lovely touch!)

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Drakes Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • 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)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • 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 possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Drakes Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Drakes Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, a 2-course lunch is available for GBP 20, while a 3-course dinner is available for GBP 45. These can be reserved ahead of time by contacting the property directly with the contact details provided in your booking confirmation.

Please note breakfast is not included in the rate. It can be ordered and paid for on check out.

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 impairment as the property does not have a lift.

Please note, the Luxury Double Room has frosted windows.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Drakes Hotel

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

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Room options at Drakes Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Drakes Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Drakes Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Drakes Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Drakes Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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