Adelaide Mansions

Adelaide Mansions is a four-story terrace of connected houses in Hove with classical architectural details, including Doric-columned porches and decorative iron railings. The rows of windows and balconies overlook the seafront promenade, creating a unified Victorian-era facade.

The building was designed in 1873 by Thomas Lainson as part of a housing development by Isaac Lyon Goldsmid intended to rival the neighboring Kemp Town area. It arose during the rapid expansion of Hove as a wealthy seaside residential destination.

The building represents the transformation of agricultural Wick estate into high-class housing during the Victorian expansion of seaside resorts in England.

The building sits at 1-4 Kingsway in Hove, at the corner with St John's Road, steps away from the seafront promenade. It is easily accessible on foot from Hove's center and located in a well-maintained residential neighborhood.

Two sections of the building were converted into a hotel in 1918 and operated as a guest accommodation until the 1970s. This adaptation shows how the property shifted to meet changing economic needs of the period.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Part of: Adelaide Crescent

GPS coordinates: 50.82440,-0.16580

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43