The Grand Brighton vs Malmaison Brighton
The Grand Brighton and Malmaison Brighton are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Grand Brighton ranks significantly higher than Malmaison Brighton. The Grand Brighton comes in at 93 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
The Grand Brighton
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97-99 King's Road, Brighton BN1 2FW
From $148 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Originally opened in 1864, this is where Britain's celebrities and gentry like to be seen. These days this five-star giant's fame and popularity rest heavily on its history."
DK Eyewitness
"Brighton’s only five-star hotel, this is arguably the nation’s finest big seaside hotel, located right on the seafront. There is a gymnasium and a magnificent Victorian dining room and bar."
Frommer's
"Opening onto the seafront promenade, Brighton's premier hotel, the original Grand was constructed in 1864 and entertained some of the most eminent Victorians and Edwardians."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 201-room, four-pearl Grand Brighton is a classic waterfront hotel that originally opened in 1864."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Opened in 1864, Brighton’s grand hotel has a fabulous sea-facing location and elegant, freshly updated rooms."
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Malmaison Brighton
Brighton Marina, Brighton BN2 5WA
From $89 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Travel + Leisure
"Images of the seafront, projected behind the reception desk, welcome guests to Hotel Seattle."
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DK Eyewitness
"The imaginative Seattle has bright contemporary rooms with excellent facilities, and great sea views. Unlike some boutique hotels, it has fine provision for children."
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A bargain, and very popular, so book well ahead.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This highly contemporary-looking hotel is located within the Marina, just east of Kemp Town, and has a fabulous sea-view terrace, a spacious boat-shaped bar and restaurant, vibrant retro pop detailing."
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The Guardian
"Staying at the Malmaison – slotted into the city’s gleaming marina – means being able to dip in and out of the centre, but still enjoy Brighton’s other big draw, the sea. "
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