The Southern Belle

We stayed for 3 nights in one of the top floor rooms. We have a sea view from the bedroom window. Nice large room with window seat. A great bathroom! 2 basins and a huge shower that have really good pressure and plenty of hot water. Comfy bed and enough wardrobe space for a few nights. No real noise from the bar heard on the top floor, but earplugs are provided for light sleepers. Breakfast was a good selection and if you ask for the ‘Farl’ they make you some specially. The bar is well stocked with decent beers and some of the best wine my wife has commented on in recent times. The olives are also worth a try. As for location it is more towards the Hove end of the city, but it isn’t far to many places to eat and drink, the beach, and the shops. We liked it soo much we have already booked again for next year. Try it. You’ll like it.

This place deserves more recognition. It is superb! Ideally situated just round the corner from the grand hotel to the left of it if you stood on front . 50 yards up from the seafront . The friendly staff welcomed us in we were in room 1 my friend and I had twin beds, very clean rooms , walk in shower espresso machine, teas,bottle water . All quirky bits and pieces throughout The back lounge has events throughout the week . We had a lovely 2 course meal in the bar the 1st night , booking essential as it was full . The breakfast was lovely with plenty to choose from for all tastes . The luggage we left till our train time home on the Thursday . I would def recommend and stay again . Turn left out the door, top of the road up the hill there is a co op from there all the buses run into the lanes and back to the train station £1.30 each .

Found this gem of a place to stay now with friendly staff great breakfasts and a well stocked bar in comfortable stylish surroundings with the rooms being luxurious with fantastic bathrooms and all the amenities u could want as frequent visitors to Brighton will definitely stay again

Great room, very spacious with an excellent shower Breakfast amazing, full English huge, went for Spanish eggs on the second day also amazing, staff brilliant friendly

What can I say. These guys are amazing. A very chilled place. The rooms were good, clean, comfortable and a good standard. The food was great, a very good breakfast and amazing Sunday lunch. The main thing is the staff were amazing. Sam, Wendy and Rob to name a few. (Sorry to the manageress whose name I’ve forgotten!) we will definitely be back again.

2nd time staying at the southern Belle, had a second floor room which was big and spacious. The room was quite warm but this was helped by two fans in the room. The bed was excellent and we both slept really well. Breakfast was really good and I would recommend the “Boxty” Nice quirky downstairs bar / dining area and on one of the nights we stayed they had a folk group playing. Will go back

We stayed her for a local festival. Staff were super friendly, loved the vibe. Room was very comfortable with a fabulous bathroom with a great shower. Breakfast the next morning was amazing. 2 of us had the full English, one of us has the continental and 1 had the eggs Benedict. Will definitely come back to this place next time we visit.

What a hidden gem! We visit Brighton frequently and fancied a change from the big hotels that we usually use - that was a good decision. Our room (no. 5 floor on the 1st floor) was lovely; the best we’ve stayed in at any hotel in the city. Quirky decor and a super comfy bed. The bathroom was large and beautifully decorated, with quality toiletries. We had breakfast, which was delicious with a great choice. The staff are friendly and professional. Location is fabulous being so close to the seafront and the Hove shops. The only downside is the noise from the bar downstairs. However, that’s what you get when you stay above a pub and the website clearly states that there may be noise. Ear plugs are provided and worked really effectively. There are also rooms on the 2nd floor, which would be quieter. We will be back!

Lovely pub with quirky comfortable rooms. A wonderful friendly pub with plenty of entertainment. Food was reasonably priced with plenty of choice. Breakfast was amazing. Plenty of choice with top quality produce. Had a 2 two night stay. Well worth the money . Would highly recommend and will definitely return.