| Brighton is Britain's best-loved beach town. Here are | | | | whilst the very English tradition of cream tea is served |
| five of the best luxury hotels to retreat to after a day | | | | in the Victoria Lounge. A popular filming location, it has |
| of sun, sea and pebbles. | | | | also checked in some of the world's elite from Dame |
| Kemp Townhouse | | | | Maggie Thatcher to America's former President JFK. |
| Nestled along a quiet street and just a few steps from | | | | Drakes of Brighton |
| the seafront in Brighton's bustling Kemp Town, the | | | | Stealing the accolade for stunning location, Drakes of |
| Kemp Townhouse hotel is one of Brighton's finest. The | | | | Brighton sits overlooking the nippy waters of the |
| only five-star boutique residence the seaside town has, | | | | English Channel. A luxury hotel with just 20 |
| it's a little sanctuary of warmth and luxury away from | | | | contemporary designed bedrooms, there is a cocktail |
| the sometimes-chilly sea breeze. The Grade II listed | | | | bar with ever-so-slightly impressive sea views as the |
| property brings with it an elegant old-world charm | | | | backdrop, which is open 24 hours for guests. Ask |
| whilst the contemporary décor pings it right back | | | | nicely and the hotel will even arrange the booking of |
| into the 21st century. | | | | helicopter flights from Shoreham Airport over Brighton |
| The Grand | | | | and the South Downs for you. |
| This prominent Victorian building is somewhat of a local | | | | The Oriental |
| icon along Brighton's seafront and it's not hard to see | | | | One of the original Brighton boutique retreats, The |
| why. Occupying a prime position for visitors, The | | | | Oriental is a 4 star luxury hotel a stones throw from |
| Grand, a DeVere hotel, sweeps along the promenade | | | | the town's main attractions. Awake early for an early |
| like one of the many seagulls flying by. With 201 | | | | morning saunter along the promenade or cobbled |
| bedrooms and a 123-step staircase, the name most | | | | Brighton beach and then tread the boards along the |
| definitely serves the hotel well. The Kings Restaurant is | | | | infamous pier. For art lovers, the hotel often displays |
| fit for just that with large chandeliers hanging overhead | | | | the work of local artists on its walls. |