| family rooms are available, sleeping up to 4 guests. some rooms have showers and share toilet facilities; upgraded rooms include en suite bathrooms. set in a regency townhouse 2 minutes' walk from the beach, this quaint hotel is also a 14-minute walk from the royal pavilion. the modest rooms (some with chandeliers, period features and/or sea views) feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's stair access only. continental breakfast is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 21
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (10 min)
In Royal Pavilion's gardens, with displays of fine/decorative art, fashion, toys and local history. Lewes Castle & Museum (26 min)
Timber-framed, 16th-century house featuring local history exhibits & hosting events & weddings. SEA LIFE Brighton (12 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). British Airways i360 Viewing Tower (13 min)
This futuristic glass pod with a cocktail bar travels skyward for dramatic ocean & city views. Ditchling Beacon (20 min)
Grassy, 248m-tall chalk hill with panoramic views, walking paths & the remains of an Iron Age fort. Devil's Dyke - National Trust (22 min)
Scenic, V-shaped valley with walking trails, nature programs & surrounding hotels & restaurants. Preston Manor (11 min)
Elegant Georgian manor with 20 rooms decorated in Edwardian style, plus a walled garden. Booth Museum of Natural History (8 min)
Museum exploring the natural world through exhibits, interactive displays and hands-on activities. Preston Park (10 min)
Large urban park with playgrounds, pitches and a manor house, used for concerts, fairs and circuses. Brighton Toy and Model Museum (13 min)
Thousands of toys and models displayed in 3 railway arches, including 2 working railway layouts. Brighton West Pier (12 min)
Atmospheric remnants of a once bustling 19th-century pleasure pier, destroyed by fire in 2003. Volk's Electric Railway (14 min)
Electric railway dating to 1883, now operating along the seashore as a seasonal tourist experience. Stanmer Park Local Nature Reserve (18 min)
Grassy lawns, sports fields & woodland trails leading to a charming village with an 1800s church. Royal Pavilion (7 min)
Distinctive Asian-style palace built for King George IV, with restored rooms, gardens and tours. Brighton Palace Pier (13 min)
Opened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view. | 
