No.124 by GuestHouse

Rooms

Across four Victorian and Georgian townhouses, and seamlessly connected internally, the 32 creamy rooms come in a range of sizes, yet all have the same signature look with peachy accents in cushions and lampshades. In each, you get pictures and ceramics by local artists, a turntable with vinyl, a Bluetooth Roberts radio, a doll house concealing your teas and coffees inside, and supremely comfortable beds with plump pillows.

As you'd expect, prices rise with more space and sea views. For the former, there are the Guest Rooms and Bigger Guest Rooms. Guest Rooms with Sea Views are the entry level for the latter. We stayed in a Large Guest Room with Sea View facing the West Pier and overlooking the long shingle beach below. A pair of binoculars were supplied, which was a nice touch. For couples looking to splurge, the first floor Lookout Suites come with a balcony. The ground floor Hideout Suite has its own independent entrance, an elegant living space with its own pantry and a canopy bed.

Bathrooms are all elegantly tiled, with brass fixtures, and drench showers. The Hideout Suite has a hot tub cleverly secreted in a light well, as well as a bathtub, which is also present in one of the Bigger Guest Rooms.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Central heating
• Coffee / tea making
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Radio
• Safe box
• Satellite TV
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

We began with pre-dinner cocktails (prosecco and a Salty & Marine mocktail) in the atmospheric bar where candles twinkled and the fireplaces glowed. There's also a tempting selection of small plates, and you can enjoy bar snacks here until 9pm – but we were saving ourselves for dinner in Pearly Cow.

That was a good decision. The dining room has a relaxed area with banquettes and mirrors (where breakfast is taken) along with a more formal section beside the semi-open kitchen. Here, you sit at polished oval tables with a central island of dried flowers creating a zoning effect. Choose from Ice, Small Plates and Fire sections on the menu – we went for a duo of seafood tacos, scallop cured in yuzu and cucumber, pig cheeks, fish of the day (Dover sole in brown butter and shrimps) and wood-fired lobster, and we even managed raspberry trifle and plum soufflé. All were beautifully presented and full of flavour.

Breakfast is a la carte (and is charged). Begin with simpler items such as sourdough, cereals, and yoghurt with granola or chia seed and mango pots. Then on to hot dishes: crowd-pleasers such as smashed avocado, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, and the full English (a vegan version also available) are joined by shakshuka (outstanding) and a crab version of eggs benedict in a nod to the Sussex location.

Should you feel peckish at any point, there's the signature Pantry full of snacks on the first floor you can help yourself to!

Restaurants abound in Brighton, the front desk can assist with recommendations and bookings.

Features include:

• Bar
• Kids' meals
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• No visit to Brighton is complete without a saunter along the beach – you've two piers to admire (one is more intact than the other), you can do everything from wild swimming to basketball, zumba to beach volleyball (there are recreational and sports courts all along), and the sunsets are spectacular
  
• During the day, explore independent boutiques, vintage emporiums and specialty shops including music, homewares and jewellery – head to The Lanes as a starting point; a few streets up is flea market the North Laine Bazaar
  
• The cosseting Field Trip Spa is hidden to the rear of the building, try the copper bath for two, or one of the top-to-toe rituals, facials or massages
  
• The Brighton Pavilion is definitely worth a visit: it's a complete one-off
  
• Just outside the city are the South Downs, with excellent walking and far-reaching views, and an increasing number of vineyards with tasting rooms and restaurants
  
• Both the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery (15-min walk) and Fabrica Contemporary Art Gallery (10-min walk) are worth a look
  
• Brighton's nightlife has long attracted a diverse and lively crowd

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Historical sites
• Nightlife
• Shopping / markets
• Spa treatments
• Swimming
• Walking
• Well being

Kids

Families are welcome at No.124 and will enjoy staying right on the beach, and making use of the games room which has chess, checkers and board games, but note that the vibe overall is more grown up.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

A couple of Large Guest Rooms with Seaview can interconnect with a Guest Room with Seaview for families of up to 5. The Hideout Suite has a sofa bed for 2 children up to 12 years of age, and can also take a baby cot. One Lookout Suite and the Large Guest Rooms with Seaview can take an extra bed for families of 3, including teenagers.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 40-45 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

No.124 by GuestHouse is right on Brighton's iconic sea front, opposite the old West Pier, in East Sussex.

By Air:
Fly to London Gatwick. From here jump on the train (50 minutes), or pick up a hire car (40 minutes), see our car rental recommendations

By Train:
Brighton is just under 90 minutes from central London by train, and this is the most popular route.

By Car:
We don't advise having a car in Brighton if you can help it as the city is easily walkable and taxis are plentiful, but if you need to one to explore Sussex, there is paid parking at Regency Square, round the corner.

Detailed directions will be sent once your booking is confirmed.