The Southern Belle, Brighton

The Southern Belle - A Victorian Brighton hotel with luxury rooms and partial sea views

Located 1 mile from Brighton Palace Pier, The Southern Belle combines luxury accommodations with easy access to the city's cultural quarter. This 3-star Brighton hotel features rooms equipped with Smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and modern walk-in rainfall showers. Room options include super-king beds with handmade velvet headboards, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, and vintage cocktail chairs, with select rooms offering partial sea views. The Southern Belle's bar provides craft beers, Sussex ales, artisan gins, cocktails, and wines, complete with bright window seating and a cozy snug area. Situated 0.5 miles from British Airways i360 and the West Pier, the property sits within walking distance of Churchill Square Shopping Centre (0.5 miles) and the historic Lanes district (1 mile). Eight restaurants and cafes operate within 0.5 miles of the hotel, including The Gingerman Restaurant and Gorilla Grill & BBQ.

Pros

Pet-friendly rooms available with 24-hour advance notice

Double sink bathrooms in select rooms

Window seats offering church and partial sea views

Local beverages including Harvey Brewery beers and Nyetimber wines

Cons

Some rooms positioned above the public bar area

28 miles distance from London Gatwick Airport