Grand Brighton Hotel

The Grand Brighton Hotel is a Victorian building on the seafront in Brighton and Hove, England, with over 200 rooms. Its facade shows Italian elements and the interior spaces follow the style of the mid-19th century.

Architect John Whichcord Jr. designed the hotel, which opened in 1864 and at that time was among the first buildings outside London to have a hydraulic lift. Following a bombing in 1984, it underwent major reconstruction and reopened to guests in 1986.

The building preserves the architecture of its 19th-century opening and recalls the era when Brighton became a favored destination for upper-class travelers. Its dining room still displays the original marble columns that formed part of the interior decoration at the time.

Entry is directly from the shore and the lobby sits on the main floor above street level. The largest event space with a view of the water can accommodate more than 900 people.

The reopening ceremony included Margaret Thatcher, who could have been harmed during the attack. Reconstruction took two years and restored much of the original structure.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Inception: 1864

Architects: John Whichcord Jr.

Official opening: 1864

Website: https://grandbrighton.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.82139,-0.14722

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25