Hotel Review: Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa, Brighton

Take a stroll across the road from the hotel and you will find yourself on Brighton's iconic seafront, just a hop, skip and jump to the quirky shops and bars of The Lanes, and a short wander from the Royal Pavilion and delights of the city centre.

By car: Brighton is around 2 hours' drive from London and 45 minutes from Gatwick Airport. There is a private NCP car park 5 minutes' walk away, which costs £18 per day for guests.

By train: London Bridge and London Victoria to Brighton takes around 1 hour. The station is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi from the hotel. Book trains to Brighton.

By coach: Coaches run everyday from London, once an hour. A stop-off point is located 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Unsurprisingly, the choice of interiors is firmly nautical, with the bright, modern and fun details contrasting with the restored Regency building's elegant period exterior.

You're perfectly located for exploring both Brighton's streets and seafront, but there's certainly no lack of things to do back at the hotel, with a spa equipped with a steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy suite, an indoor heated swimming pool and a restaurant and bar.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Beachfront hotel
• Spa and gym
• Swimming pool

Room décor follows on from elsewhere in the hotel, with blues and greens woven throughout, as well as additional pops of colour, and all rooms come with a complimentary gin and sherry, so you can relax the moment you check in.

Room types: Cosy Single, Cosy Double, Inland Double, Seaview Glimpse Double, Superior Seaview Double, Deluxe Seaview Double, Seaview Corner Suite

Key amenities: ensuite with waterfall shower, The White Company toiletries, Nespresso coffee machine, TV, DVD Player, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi

A relaxed all-day eatery with sea views offers a menu that puts seafood front and centre. Options include 'fancy' fish and chips and the catch of the day. For a fun and unique experience, book yourself in for a Funfair Favourites afternoon tea, which includes fish finger sandwiches and sticky toffee cupcakes.

Harby's Bar & Diner: seaside classics, burgers, small plates, desserts, afternoon teas, cocktails. Open daily for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Mains from £12.