Drakes Hotel | A Curious Group of Hotels

We arrived early after walking from the train station to this gem of a hotel. At first, we thought it a bit far from the centre but not really. We discovered it was an easy walk. Our bags were taken up to our room while we were out. We had a room with a bath by the windows. Not too practical but how often do you take a bath in a hotel room overlooking Brighton beach? Not too often, so we did. Service at the hotel was excellent. The breakfast was included in our price and ordered off the menu, very generous and very good. Quite a small bathroom so be mindful of that, at least in our room 15. The view is spectacular and the noise from the road was not too bad on the third floor. I highly recommend this hotel!

We had a short stay at drakes - great location just steps from the beach. We’d booked a sea view and the room was very pretty but if you have an option, I would ask for not the ground floor as you are right on the road so get overlooked a bit and some noise from the recycling bins and people coming in and out of the front door. If you zoom in on the second photo you should see what I mean The breakfast is good, made better by the singing chef in the background (a highlight!) and the waitress who was wonderful.

Everything about this wonderful hotel was perfect for our 2 day stay in Brighton. The fact that I was working in the building next door couldn't have made the location any more convenient!||Decor is lovely and attention-to-detail, second-to-none. Every single one of the staff were pleasant, courteous and efficient. The cocktails bar is a nice bonus. The only reason I'm not going to gush further is that I don't want to make it so over-subscribed it'll be impossible to book next time!

We thoroughly enjoyed a two night break staying in an excellent room (5) with a great sea view. The ensuite wet room was fine and my partner really enjoyed the large bath in the bay window.|The service was faultless and very friendly.|We ate out and about in Brighton except for the last night when we dined at Dilsk - the integral but independent restaurant. Definitely book a tasting menu there.

The room we stayed in was too small for my liking and had a toilet in the shower. The sides were sticky and there were no windows that you could look out of due to frosting/blocking the windows. This is the 3rd hotel I've stayed in this week and it fell short of expectations. The bed was comfortable Location is good as it's right by the pier. I wouldn't stay here again.

It has been a crazy year and as such, we've not got away anywhere for a holiday in ages. So we decided to just hop in the car, drive down to Brighton and just bumble about for a couple of days just to have gone somewhere that wasn't home. ||Picked the Drakes online as it was a decent price, had parking available, was still pretty near everything in town and was also comfortable enough to meet our narrowing standards as we get older! :)||Place was easy to find, we got a warm welcome, were checked in swiftly and shown to our room. Nice size, clean, very modern and was a little quirky as our bathroom was on a split level down some steps in a corner of the room. Bed was decent and comfortable, room was quiet too so no disturbances either. ||We paid extra for breakfast, which was a set menu but not a bad choice. There was also no fuss when I asked to swap out my egg on my full English for another rasher of baconsausage. Also, the Strawberry jam for the toast was amazing! So much so, I asked where they got it. "We make it ourselves" was the proud response and I asked if I could perhaps buy some. The nice lady serving said she'd see what she could do. ||Next morning at breakfast she presented us with a healthy sized jar of the stuff and told us we could pay for it at check out. It's been a lovely treat for my morning toast at homes a couple times a week since! :)||The breakfast room doubles as a restaurant in the evenings, but we didn't try it out purely because we were trying not to be lazy and getting out and about for dinner. The menu looked quite good and prices weren't terrible either, so might be worth a punt if you do stay here.||On the Sunday when we came to leave, the car failed to start and the guys at reception were great with keeping our slot free so I could get to Halfords in a cab to sort it out (bloody dead battery!). No hasssle. ||Would absolutely stay here again if stopping in Brighton. Highly recommend.

We had a lovely and relaxing stay here in December. The staff are so friendly and attentive, amenities nearby are great, Brighton is very walkable and the views from the hotel are exceptional. Highly recommended😍

Had a Friday night at Drakes. Staff were wonderful and the room was great - huge pillows and lovely bedding. Also location was excellent for the seafront and shopping.

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 be slightly unromantic in certain situations... The staff are fab, can't do more for you and still not at all over the top. Digital radio come iPod speakers to whack on some tunes for a boogie in ya new plush room! They also have a load of DVDs to choose from that you can borrow which is a cute, personal touch. No fridge for storing fizz or treats :( The cocktails are delish but pricey. MAKE SURE YOU BOOK INTO THE RESTAURANT!! Again, pricey but well worth the monies. It's right on the seafront so you can ask for a sea view. Pretty much smack bang amongst all the bars and clubs, restaurants and shops. This is definitely Brighton's best hotel. The price-tag reflects it!

I really enjoyed my stay @ Drakes. This little (independent?) hotel only has 20 rooms, but they work hard to make it feel special. Most rooms have a freestanding bath tub, and they all come with white company toiletries, dressing gowns and slippers. Attention to detail is high, and sweet toothers like me even get a few pieces of Brighton rock thrown in. Our room was quiet, which was great, but unfortunately lacked the sea view. From the positioning of the hotel (a really great location just minutes from the pier), if you did get a sea view room, it would be bloody lovely. Bed was comfortable, room was quite small but well lit. Staff were friendly, and I love that you check in at the bar. It made me think, why does anyone have a normal reception desk, when you can have a bar check-in and nab a cheeky margarita whilst you pick up your key card?! Said bar is open 24/7 so of course it made sense to pick up a late night drink at 2am. Just because. I would recommend Drakes to friends travelling down to Brighton. It was a fun place to stay, with a central location and a friendly vibe. As a bonus, you'll get extremely fit here walking up the copious amount of stairs, ain't no lift in this joint. Probably a good idea to balance out the excessive number of cocktails you're likely to consume.

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 screen. The bar area is compact, with tables very close together. Breakfast was delicious. We had it as room service and also in the restaurant in the basement. We tried to book dinner there, but the place had no space available. But the kitchens also serve room service, which was actually a much nicer way to have dinner. There is no lift, which means a multi staircase hike to the rooms on the higher floors. Some of the staff we encountered were a bit young and clueless. They operated a slightly hit and miss parking facility on the forecourt at the front. It was done on a first come - first served basis. The hotel has recently put it's prices up, which isn't great for an impromptu weekend away. It seems obvious, but the best rooms are those with sea views, however, these are also the noisiest.

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 so check progress in that. Room configuration is slightly funky so check accessibility. Really liked the subtle lighting that came on in my bathroom when accessed. But the shower head was above my toilet seat. Funky!

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 visiting the in-laws...