Need to know

Rooms

34 rooms, two junior suites, one loft suite.

Rates

Doubles from £150; superiors are from £160; junior suites from £255; the loft suite costs from £325. Breakfast is not included. There is a two-night minimum stay at weekends.

Check-out

11am weekdays; 11.30am weekends (extended on request).

Children

Baby-listening, babysitting and nannies on request, pre-booked. Extra cots/beds are £20.

Also

Small dogs can stay for a £10 charge but aren't allowed in the bistro or public areas.

In the know

Our favourite rooms

The Gosset and Louis Roederer suites in particular, but all suites have a sea view, telescope and side-by-side baths. Cristal has an eight-foot-square bed.

Packing tips

Beach hat, rubber duck, Alka Seltzer.

Also

Ring ahead to book for connoisseur wine evenings at the hotel.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant

Eclectic Modern European food: wine-lovers very well catered for. Relax over breakfast between 7am and 10am weekdays, 8am and 11am weekends.

Dress code

Low-key dressy.

Top table

A window seat.

Last orders

Kitchen closes at 9.45pm; bar open all night for guests.

Room service

Continental breakfast in bed. Drinks available all night.

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Smith concierge

If you’d prefer to talk to someone, or you’re having trouble booking online, ring our travel team on 0845 034 0700 (+44 20 8987 4312 from outside the UK). We guarantee you’ll get the best available rates, and we don’t charge a booking fee.

Hotel du Vin Brighton

Ship Street, Brighton, E Sussex, United Kingdom