Artist Residence Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex - Explore & Book

"Over the past few years, Artist Residence Brighton has evolved from a quirky Regency guesthouse into the cool, cosmopolitan place to stay. In fact, it mirrors Brighton’s appeals perfectly: creative vintage styling, buzzy vibes, and an iconic seascape to gaze upon. Owners Justin and Charlie scoured markets and worked with local galleries to create the distinctive décor, and it’s really paid off – the hotel's bedrooms are a clever fusion of eclectic, classic and retro, while the spacious apartments next door let you live as the trendy Brightonians do. Rich dark paints, lived-in leather sofas and vintage furniture pay respect to the character and history of the architecture, while exposed walls, stripped floors and graphic signs evoke edgy loft-living. But there’s more to this place than looks. We spent most of our stay enjoying brunches, small plates and cocktails in the restaurant, and chilling out in our room's enormous tub. There really is something to suit every mood, just don’t forget to step outside and enjoy everything else Brighton has to offer, too. Highs Stylish and arty, with a fresh and informal vibe - stand-out rooms have sea views and in-room tubs There's a cool restaurant/bar downstairs that serves a mean cocktail - a great place to start your night out A range of rooms for all types, be it a cosy room for two, trendy apartments or bunk rooms for friends Lovely, friendly and helpful staff who instantly put you at ease Conveniently placed for both the station and the sights Lows Some reports of noise from the street being an issue in the basement and first-floor rooms, though we didn't notice any disturbance during our most recent stay The place fills up at weekends so book ahead The majority of rooms are tiny to compact, and most don't have wardrobes (hooks and hangers are provided instead); book an apartment if you want more space WiFi and data signal was patchy during our last visit" - Nadine Mellor