Our bespoke rooms are beautifully designed and furnished with hand crafted beds and lush designer fabrics ensuring an ambiance of opulence and indulgence. Free standing baths and fabulous sea views are featured in several of our rooms. Drakes cocktail bar lounge serving bespoke cocktails, premium spirits, craft beers, fine wines and Champagne.
Drakes is the ultimate romantic boutique hotel in Brighton and delivers a slice of seduction that will leave you and your loved one tingling all over. To be sure a special occasion is as memorable as can be, do remember to select a few extras from our Arrival Treats and Packages which will be ready and in your room on arrival.
Drakes is the ultimate romantic boutique hotel in Brighton and delivers a slice of seduction that will leave you and your loved one tingling all over. To be sure a special occasion is as memorable as can be, do remember to select a few extras from our Arrival Treats and Packages which will be ready and in your room on arrival.
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All 20 bedrooms at Drakes are individually designed to make the most of the space and features of each room and are packed full of luxurious comforts. We have sought the very best of everything to be certain your stay with us is perfectly unforgettable. Surprise your loved one (or treat yourself) by adding that extra little special something to enhance your stay.
Expect a fine dining experience, where Chef Ian and his team will make you feel completely at home while eating a set menu executed at the highest level. Everything at Amarillo is done with love and it is our mission to give you an experience that will have you smiling from ear to ear. Moving south again, Ian joined the team at South Lodge as Head Chef of 'The Pass' Michelin fine dining restaurant.
Bespoke cocktails, premium spirits and a pleasing range of fine wines and Champagnes are served from the impressive black granite Bar. Including a great range of craft beers as well, everyone's whims and fancies are well catered for. With stunning sea views, the intimately laid out bar is an inviting place to relax with a morning cappuccino, meet up with mates after work over a fab cocktail or enjoy a final late night tipple before retiring.
Located on the spectacular South Coast of England and bordered by the South Downs National Park, Brighton is one of the largest and most famous seaside towns in the UK. From the iconic Brighton Palace Pier and exotic Royal Pavilion to the cobblestone South Lanes with their mix of cafes, avant-garde shops and top notch restaurants, there really is something to delight everyone.
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Reviews (16)
Saqlain Sadiq
Jan 03, 2022
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Damien Lewis
Dec 08, 2021
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Mary Hall
Dec 05, 2021
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Matt Trott Photography
Nov 27, 2021
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Paul Barrick
Nov 13, 2021
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Claire Martin
Oct 31, 2021
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We had returned to our home city for my birthday to catch up with friends.Drakes was perfectly located for a base.
The staff were so friendly and professional.
If you don't mind stairs to the upper level rooms, this is the place for you.
Great cocktail menu too.
Want to make this my annual birthday treat.
The staff were so friendly and professional.
If you don't mind stairs to the upper level rooms, this is the place for you.
Great cocktail menu too.
Want to make this my annual birthday treat.
Brittany Tompkins
Oct 22, 2021
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Clive Hall
Oct 14, 2021
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We had a 7 night stopover in this wonderful hotel. Can not rate it highly enough. Rooms were as described and perfect for our stay. All the staff were excellent and went out of their way to help, made us really feel at home. Ideally situated. What more can I say apart from a big thank you to the staff. We will return.
Lev Lion
Aug 17, 2021
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Robert Graves
Aug 01, 2021
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Clean and well run. Right on the front of the sea shore. Staff were the outstanding as super friendly and helpful. Big rooms and has limited parking which we were very happy to get and note this is an additional charge but this is Brighton so no moans here. Lots of nice touches but perhaps as this is Brighton a nod to being greener and more sustainable might be the next consideration? Highly recommend.
Marty P.
Oct 23, 2017
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Right across the road from the sea on the front of Brighton. Marine parade, no signage on the building just a tasteful little fountain out front in the small parking area out front. U can arrange next door parking with the front desk for a nightly charge. There is a well regarded restaurant on the premises but didn't eat there. Small bar is able to make lots of interesting cocktails but seemingly no beers on draft. Rooms on 3 or floors are not served by a lift but luggage has a lift for it on its own. At October time of writing front of building is being cleaned so is draped with scaffolding
Brix H.
May 20, 2013
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If you're looking for understated boutique chic, look no further.
I've stayed here a couple of times and each time has been such a treat. The bed is massive with a load of cushy cotton pillows to sink into. The rooms have huge free standing baths in them which could easily fit three of you! If it was your lucky night... But seriously, if you run it deep, you'll have to hold onto the sides from fear of going under!
A disco wetroom! If I wasn't such a safety loser I'd have did my TIIING. The doors are made of glass which is glazed but still pretty see through which could
I've stayed here a couple of times and each time has been such a treat. The bed is massive with a load of cushy cotton pillows to sink into. The rooms have huge free standing baths in them which could easily fit three of you! If it was your lucky night... But seriously, if you run it deep, you'll have to hold onto the sides from fear of going under!
A disco wetroom! If I wasn't such a safety loser I'd have did my TIIING. The doors are made of glass which is glazed but still pretty see through which could
Gena L.
Aug 23, 2012
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I stayed here recently with my boyfriend on a brief stopover in his hometown of Brighton. I was a bit taken aback when the cab pulled up, as it's a small hotel that you would miss if you blinked. But once you get inside, it's a very beautiful, elegant place to stay with a pretty good location. It's about a 5 minute walk to Brighton Pier, and maybe 10 minute walk to the lanes. The check-in times are pretty strict, although early (2 pm), but I was able to sit in their lobby bar area and have some tea while I waited for my room. Lovely hotel, look forward to staying there again when
Brion F.
May 27, 2012
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The smartest address in Brighton. Drakes was one of the first proper boutique hotels to open in Brighton. They were also one of the first to fit free-standing baths in the guest rooms. I love the consistency of their design. It is followed through out the hotel.
The converted town house is ideally located in the classier part of Brighton - away from the chain pubs and stag/hen nights. Sea facing rooms all have views of the Palace Pier and ferris wheel.
Even the largest rooms have very small bathrooms. And 'wardrobes' are just rails fitted to the walls behind a retractable partition
The converted town house is ideally located in the classier part of Brighton - away from the chain pubs and stag/hen nights. Sea facing rooms all have views of the Palace Pier and ferris wheel.
Even the largest rooms have very small bathrooms. And 'wardrobes' are just rails fitted to the walls behind a retractable partition
Mike F.
Feb 01, 2010
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Drakes Hotel is one of many places in Brighton playing the luxury game. Doing so with ease it offers rooms that strike a delicate balance between indulgence and homeliness. Each room is nice enough to make you feel special but not so extravagant that you couldn't imagine living in such a place. I'd call it aspirational design. The prices reflect the quality, as you won't find anything under £100 per night, however, it's not like you're likely to be disappointed. They also offer a range of additional services including in-room massages or even a personal shopper who&apos
Marc R.
Jan 22, 2010
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This hotel is literally top of the range in Brighton and room rates start at £100 (midweek) to reflect this but boy the standard is top notch. I have included pictures of the best room which is a staggering £325 on the weekends! Now I begin to see why no-one had reviewed this thus far.
The restaurant attached has been awarded the best food in Brighton so the all round package is evident. In January it is £70 per person for a 2 course meal, breakfast and a room for the night which is the best deal I have ever, ever heard and one which you should definitely take full advantage of.
Room massages
The restaurant attached has been awarded the best food in Brighton so the all round package is evident. In January it is £70 per person for a 2 course meal, breakfast and a room for the night which is the best deal I have ever, ever heard and one which you should definitely take full advantage of.
Room massages
