The Southern Belle is a 19th century luxury boutique hotel and bar with cocktail lounge, offering accommodations adjacent to the Brighton seafront. The light, spacious rooms at The Southern Belle include TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms offer a partial sea view. The welcoming bar features an open fireplace, bright window seating with partial sea view or a cozy cozy. It offers a varied selection of craft beers, Sussex ales, artisan gins, cocktails, wines, whiskeys and hot drinks. There is also a cocktail lounge to the rear of the building. Food is served 7 days a week. A cooked breakfast with lighter options is available for hotel guests. The i360 Observation Tower is a 7-minute walk from The Southern Belle. Hove or Brighton Rail Station are both just 5 minutes’ drive away from The Southern Belle. Both the spectacular Brighton Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier are 20 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Brighton & Hove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very charming and a lot of character. Comfortable cute room. Very friendly staff and the breakfast was outstanding.
  • Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    Rooms were lovely, very comfortable. Breakfast was varied and delicious . The staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room wonderfully decorated (Mrs loves the wallpaper in the bathroom) very clean and comfortable. Staff fantastic, very welcoming and happy smiling faces (always a bonus) Worth a return visit if only for the breakfast.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Southern Belle
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Southern Belle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Southern Belle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash The Southern Belle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions, breakfast may be changed to the in-room option.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night applies.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Southern Belle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Southern Belle

  • The Southern Belle is 1,650 feet from the center of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Southern Belle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Southern Belle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Southern Belle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Southern Belle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance

  • The Southern Belle has 1 restaurant:

    • The Southern Belle

  • Check-in at The Southern Belle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Southern Belle include:

    • Double
    • Triple