The Standard Brighton

Contemporary boutique hotel directly facing Brighton Beach with floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms. Modern design throughout with local Sussex materials and sea-themed artwork. The restaurant serves modern British cuisine and the rooftop bar has good sea views. Popular with design-conscious travellers and weekend breakers. Can get busy during summer weekends so book ahead. Rates start from £180-240/night.

Contemporary spaces with exposed brick, warm lighting, and statement pieces; rooms range from compact doubles to larger suites. All have modern bathrooms with rainfall showers.

The rooftop bar and seafront location appeal to younger guests; some criticise room sizes relative to pricing.

What works: Rooftop bar with seafront views and cocktails until late, Opened 2020 so interiors feel current and well-maintained, Ground-floor restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Watch out for: Some standard rooms feel cramped despite modern decor, Rooftop bar can be loud late evening; street noise audible in lower rooms.

Located in Seafront. Nearest transport: Brighton Station - 15 min walk. Within walking distance: Brighton Beach (1 min), Brighton Pier (6 min), British Airways i360 (8 min).

Facilities: restaurant, bar, room service.

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Best for: design-conscious travellers, couples seeking modern comforts, those who want rooftop views and social dining.

Not ideal for: budget-conscious guests, families with young children, those preferring quieter neighbourhoods.

• Book directly with the hotel for best rates and room preferences.
• Breakfast: available from £15, not included.
• Parking: none on-site, nearby paid car parks (approximately £18/day).
• Prices vary seasonally - book early for peak periods.
• Check recent reviews for up-to-date condition reports.

Do all rooms at The Standard Brighton have sea views?

About 70% of rooms have direct sea views, others face the street or courtyard. Sea-facing rooms cost more but offer floor-to-ceiling windows with beach views. Book early for guaranteed sea view rooms.

What dining options are available at The Standard Brighton?

The hotel has a restaurant serving modern British dishes using local Sussex ingredients. The rooftop bar offers cocktails and light meals with sea views. Both get busy on weekends.

How close is The Standard Brighton to Brighton Pier?

Brighton Pier is a 6-minute walk east along the seafront promenade. The hotel is also within easy walking distance of the i360 observation tower and West Pier remains.