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The Best Hotels on Brighton Seafront, England

Planning the perfect seaside break? Then you need a hotel with a sea view too! Plan your little getaway with my guide to the best hotels on Brighton seafront.

Home to a great food scene, lively café culture, pretty architecture, an amazing pebbly beach and lots of great shops too, Brighton is one of my favourite English seaside destinations. While it’s a very easy day trip from London, I’d recommend staying overnight so you can squeeze in some more exploring, and see the contrast between day and night.

From taking a trip to the top of British Airways i360 and playing games on Brighton Pier, to enjoying the independent shops in The Lanes and admiring the impressive architecture of the Royal Pavilion, there’s SO much to see and do in Brighton. This British seaside resort attracts all ages with long stretches of beach, great restaurants and buzzing nightlife.

From English manor houses fit for movie stars, to relaxing spa breaks and gourmet getaways, here’s my pick of the best luxury country hotels near London.

Courthouse Hotel - one of the most unusual places to stay overnight in London

Looking for quirky hotels in London? From floating hotels, capsules and animal lodges, to arty rooms, old prisons and more, it’s time to find out about some of the best quirky hotels to stay in.

Charm, character and elegance – come and find out why The Arch London is worth every single one of its five stars.

Our stay at The Arch London was part of a very special 24-hours. As we’d been so busy travelling in May, Macca and I had booked a date in August to belatedly celebrate his birthday. It was to be a day of surprises for him… but even this surprise day had a few twists!

He packed an overnight bag, and at 11am I revealed he was to solve a series of clues throughout the day to discover where he’d be going. Consider this a personal treasure hunt! The first clue was a postcode for an escape room. The second to a dim sum restaurant. The third to a mini golf experience. And then there was the fourth clue. He solved the riddles and was left with the postcode W1H 7FD. He knew we were heading to Marble Arch, but had no idea what was in store for him next.

We wandered up Great Cumberland Place, passing Georgian townhouses and hotels, and arrived at The Arch London. As we were welcomed by the doorman, I clocked Macca’s grin. What a birthday this was turning out to be!

The Arch London is a five-star boutique hotel in the heart of London. It’s moments from Oxford Street (perfect for shopaholics) and not far from London’s top restaurants and tourist attractions. It’s a lovely contrast to the vast, big name hotels on Park Lane, providing a more intimate and personal experience.

From checking out the pro surfers in action, to dancing away to great music and enjoying Cornwall’s beautiful coastline – here’s the behind the scenes action from my time at Boardmasters Festival!