Drakes is a luxury boutique hotel on Brighton’s seafront, overlooking the Brighton Palace Pier. It offers unique 4-star accommodations, 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 features sea views, and serves bespoke and classic cocktails, spirits, wines, champagnes and craft beers.

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 9.4

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


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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

Hotel area info

Amenities of Drakes Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

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

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

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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-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.

Drakes hotel will be receiving a summer facelift starting from 3rd June 2024 until 7th July 2024 . While scaffolding will be visible at the front of the building, we have taken extensive measures to ensure that this will not interfere with the comfort and quality of your stay. Work is only planned to take place between the hours of 9am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.

We’re committed to enhancing our facilities and appreciate your understanding during this improvement phase.

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

  • Guests staying at Drakes Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Room options at Drakes Hotel include:

    • Double

  • 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.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Drakes Hotel. 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.

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