Brighton, United Kingdom
Hotel du Vin Brighton
Eccentric mock-Tudor inn
Brighton, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Hotel du VinEccentric mock-Tudor inn
Mock-Tudor gables and carved gargoyles house an unpretentious seaside inn where life revolves around wine and a central courtyard.
“There’s an interesting carved staircase and some rather bizarre gargoyles. But don’t let that stop you.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Eclectic mock-Tudor and Gothic revival buildings joined around a stripped wooden staircase.
Listed
A 1930s mock-Tudor former wine merchant building on an ancient coaching inn footprint.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
not only are its 49 unique bedrooms divided among several renovated structures, but the structures themselves are unusual, some in a mock-Tudor style, others Gothic revival.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The narrow alleyways of The Lanes fan out from the door, and Brighton Palace Pier is a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms have handsprung beds and roll-top bathtubs, while signature suites squeeze twin tubs side by side into the bedroom.
Restaurant
Bistro du Vin
Bistro classics and Sussex ingredients arrive on marble tables, with taper candles lit across the banquettes come evening.
At the table
Shelves of spirits rise against exposed brick behind the bar, and private dining rooms host long evening gatherings.
How it began
A wine merchant built the mock-Tudor hall in the 1930s, replacing a coaching inn that had stood here since 1636.
Brighton
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.