Location. The Royal Albion Hotel is housed in two interconnecting Regency buildings, located on the citys seafront, adjacent to the Old Steine and war memorial, and directly opposite the beach and Brighton Pier. London Gatwick Airport is 31 miles from the hotel, around 30 minutes by car.
Hotel Features. Guests can relax with draught beers, hot drinks and light meals in the bar, which features a wide screen television showing sporting events and extends into a contemporary, conservatory style side lounge with views of the pier. During fine weather, guests can take in sea views from the first floor terrace. The hotel houses seven meeting rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 80 people. Staff at the 24 hour front desk are on hand to exchange currency and provide round the clock room service.
Guests of the Royal Albion can dine in the restaurant which offers sea views and serves buffet breakfasts and traditional British fare, including Cottage Pie, Gammon Steak and Fillet of Cod at lunch and dinner.
Guests benefit from discounted access to the David Lloyd health club, one mile away. The Palace Pier, opposite the hotel, offers cafes, rides and an amusement arcade. The nearest golf course is approximately half a mile from the hotel; bicycles and scooters are available for hire within 100 metres, and hikers can explore the trails of the South Downs, 1.5 miles away.
Guestrooms. The Royal Albion Hotel houses 185 guestrooms across five floors, all of which feature predominantly red or blue colour schemes. All rooms include dial up Internet connections, 18 inch televisions with cable channels, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial phones, and hair dryers.
Expert Tip. The Brighton Sea Life Centre is located 100 metres from the hotel and is visible from the lounge bar. Housed in a grand Victorian building, the centre replicates more than 30 marine environments, and houses creatures ranging from seahorses and giant Japanese spider crabs to sharks and endangered ocean going turtles.
Rates:
61.1245 - 1595.8425 GBP
Number Of Rooms: 186
Number Of Floors: 7
Check In Time: 1500
Check Out Time: 1100
Amenities:
Coffee/Tea Maker
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
TV In Room
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Air Conditioning
Clothing Iron
Wake Up Service
Hair Dryer
Car Rent Desk
Royal Albion Hotel
35 Old Steine East Sussex
Brighton, United Kingdom BN1
Driving Directions:
National Express bus services operate between the airport and a stop 100 metres from the hotel; a return fare costs approximately GBP 10. Regular train services run directly from the airport to Brighton train station, one kilometre from the hotel. A taxi from the airport will cost approximately GBP 50; a taxi from the train station will cost around GBP 5. All prices are subject to change.
Driving directions: From the airport, follow signs for the M23, heading southbound. Continue onto the A23 and carry on for 19 miles. On approaching Brighton town centre, turn left into Oxford Place, and then turn right into Ditchling Road. After around 800 metres, turn left onto the A23 St Peters Place. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto Old Steine. The hotel is located at the southern edge of the green, opposite the pier.