Drakes Hotel | Hotel in Kemptown, Brighton

Drakes Hotel is a boutique hotel in Kemptown, set on the seafront in Brighton & Hove and framed by some of the city’s most recognizable sights, including Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion. Housed in a pair of Regency townhouses, it brings a sense of historic scale to a compact, design-forward stay, with Marine Parade just beyond the door and the water close enough to shape the mood of the whole visit. From here, you can move easily between the pier, nearby galleries and promenades, then return to a setting that feels grounded in the city’s rhythm. Inside, the bedrooms are fully air conditioned and styled for comfort, with Vi Spring beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, and goose and duck-down bedding. Some units also include free-standing baths with views toward the seafront, creating a quieter way to take in the outlook after a day out. The hotel’s bar adds another layer to the stay, offering a place to pause with a drink as the light shifts across the water. Parking is available, along with breakfast, internet, laundry, and guest services, making the experience practical as well as polished. Drakes Hotel is also pet friendly, with security and safety features in place and business services available for guests who need to stay connected. There is no elevator, so the historic layout means stairs only to the upper floors, which is important to keep in mind when booking. In Kemptown, you are close to the city’s center of activity while still feeling connected to the seafront setting, making this stay a memorable base for time spent moving between the shoreline and the neighborhood streets.