About this property
The Southern Belle is a 19th century relaxed luxury boutique hotel and popular public bar with cocktail lounge, offering accommodations adjacent to the Brighton seafront. The welcoming public bar features an open fireplace, bright window seating with partial sea view or a cozy cozy. It offers a varied selection of craft beers, Sussex ales, artisan gins, cocktails, wines, whiskeys and hot drinks. There is also a cocktail lounge to the rear of the building. Food is served 7 days a week. A cooked breakfast with lighter options is available for hotel guests. The i360 Observation Tower is a 7-minute walk from The Southern Belle. Hove or Brighton Rail Station are both just 5 minutes’ drive away from The Southern Belle. Both the spectacular Brighton Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier are 20 minutes’ walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Megan
United States“the location was great and the pub breakfast was enjoyable.” 
Jingjing United States“Room and beds are very comfortable. Breakfast is really good”- Robert United States“The room was great! Plenty of room and the bed was comfortable. The location was great! the staff were professional, helpful and friendly. The only downside is parking but the staff helped with a recommendation, Parking for the entire area is...”
- William United States“Brighton is a resort town and we enjoyed experiencing it on a sunny day. The folks at the Belle were very helpful getting us to parking which is a challenge in this town. The room we had was fantastic and the breakfast was the best we had on our...”
- Nadezhda
United Kingdom“This is the first time in my life that a hotel looked even better in real life than in the photos. Everything was simply superb. The staff was incredibly kind, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. There’s a pub on the ground floor, but it’s...” - Martinclondon United Kingdom“Really nice guys. Quiet room Fantastic breakfast. Excellent bar downstairs”
- Donna
Canada“Loved this place Great location. Walking distance to train station and beach” - Joseph United Kingdom“Very charming and a lot of character. Comfortable cute room. Very friendly staff and the breakfast was outstanding.”
- Elizabeth Canada“Rooms were lovely, very comfortable. Breakfast was varied and delicious . The staff were friendly and helpful.”
- Simon United Kingdom“Room wonderfully decorated (Mrs loves the wallpaper in the bathroom) very clean and comfortable. Staff fantastic, very welcoming and happy smiling faces (always a bonus) Worth a return visit if only for the breakfast.”
Area info
Restaurants
- The Southern Belle
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions, breakfast may be changed to the in-room option.
When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night applies.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Southern Belle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
