The Southern Belle

–Excellent location – show map
+88 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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

Located in the top-rated area in Brighton & Hove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Megan
United States United States
“the location was great and the pub breakfast was enjoyable.”
Jingjing
United States United States
“Room and beds are very comfortable. Breakfast is really good”
Robert
United States 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 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 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 United Kingdom
“Really nice guys. Quiet room Fantastic breakfast. Excellent bar downstairs”
Donna
Canada Canada
“Loved this place Great location. Walking distance to train station and beach”
Joseph
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very charming and a lot of character. Comfortable cute room. Very friendly staff and the breakfast was outstanding.”
Elizabeth
Canada Canada
“Rooms were lovely, very comfortable. Breakfast was varied and delicious . The staff were friendly and helpful.”
Simon
United Kingdom 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

1 Restaurant On Site
The Southern Belle
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Southern Belle

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Southern Belle takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.