Artist Residence Brighton
Modern art and reclaimed relics
Refined Regency square
Artist Residence Brighton hotel is more than a pretty 19th-century façade; this central Brighton stay has views of the sea and West Pier, reclaimed industrial decor, artist-designed interiors and the colourful café, a multipurpose hang-out zone where cocktails flow and tasty seasonal eats are served.
Facilities
Rooms
24, including the Below Deck.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in 3pm, earlier subject to availability. Ask at reception if you've arrived early and need somewhere to stash your bags.
More Details
Rates generally exclude breakfast; à la carte options range from £5 to £15, and include buttermilk pancakes with berry compote, bacon and egg butties, eggs various ways and a hearty full English (plus a vegan version).
Also
Guests with mobility issues should request assistance when climbing the five steep steps up to the hotel. There's a lift, but it's a little bit of a squeeze.
Free Internet Access
On-Site Restaurant
At the Hotel
Free WiFi. In rooms: Bramley bath products, coffee and tea-making facilities with bags from Joe’s Tea Co, free biscuits and bottled water, flatscreen TVs with freeview, Robert’s DAB radios.
Our Favourite Rooms
The 11 ‘artist’ rooms have been individually decorated by local and international artists, and 13 ‘house’ rooms have up-cycled furniture and limited-edition prints. For views of the sea and (what remains of the) West Pier, pick a south-facing room. Room 23, a bigger ‘house’ room, has large double windows, art prints and a claw-foot, roll-top bath with a sea view.
Packing Tips
Light layers for seaside strolling and cycling, an artistic ensemble for the evening, to fit in with the hotel’s creative aesthetic.
Also
It's hard not to covet the hotel's impressive art collection while staying here. We were especially tickled by Andy Doig's neon washing-line. You can see more of his work at his beachside studio, just down the road.
Children
All ages welcome; however, the buzzy restaurant and bar and a lack of in-house child entertainment makes this more suitable for a couples weekend. Cots can be added to the Comfy and Bigger rooms, plus the Sea View Balcony Apartment.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Sit by the bar and watch the chefs deftly put dishes together in the open kitchen; they'll often talk you through them as they work.
Dress Code
Anything goes – the more colourful, the better. Take a cue from your artistic surroundings and channel your inner East-London gallery-goer.
Hotel Restaurant
There's a sociable feel to the hotel's cafe, eatery, work hub, bar and gathering space where you can start your day with morning coffees and end with creative cocktails. It's composed of several spaces: a relaxed café with sea views, exposed brick, a fireplace and locally sourced artwork (we like Andy Doig's cheeky washing-line, complete with neon pants), and a laidback lounge. Kickstart your day with chilli- and lemon-spiked avo on toast and bacon baps with a spicy Bloody Mary or brunch on marscapone-slathered buttermilk pancakes.
Hotel Bar
The cocktail bar is in the building to the right of the main restaurant, featuring tropical prints and quirky neon lighting. The bar itself boasts views across Regency Square to the sea, and West Pier, and artwork by David Shrigley and Dave White. The bartenders are enthusiastic about their craft, working from a reassuringly concise menu that focuses on refigured classics and all-new creations, all of which are concocted by the bar’s lead mixologist in line with the seasonal ingredients used in the menu; try a refreshing Limoncello and Thyme Sour as you gaze out towards the West Pier.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am on weekdays; brunch is served from 8am to 1pm at weekends. Dinner is served from 6pm to 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. You can drink in the bar until midnight.
Room Service
No room service, the restaurant and bar are just downstairs. Forage in the nearby delis for a late-night picnic: cheese from La Cave a Fromage, pork pies and sausage rolls from the Grasmere Farm Shop and tapas to go from Mediterraneo.
Planes
The closest major airport is Gatwick International; from there, Brighton is a 30-minute train ride or a 45-minute drive away. Cars are available to hire at the airport.
Trains
Fast trains from London Victoria or London Bridge will have you there in an hour. Trains from Birmingham New Street to Brighton take just over three hours. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Brighton station.
Automobiles
Finding parking can be a bit of a struggle, but if you choose to drive, Regency Square Car Park (£23 for 24 hours) is directly in front of the hotel and Regency Secure Parking (£16 for 24 hours) is a 10-minute walk away.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Although it’s set back from the beach, Artist Residence has views of the sea and the remnants of the West Pier. The hotel is at the Hove end of Brighton, but still within walking distance of iconic sights; it’s central.
If you’re a first-time visitor to Brighton, carve out some time to see the Royal Pavilion, the former seaside pleasure palace of King George IV. It’s a little bit of history and a lot of ostentation, but thoroughly regal. Then swing by Brighton Pier and let your inner child loose on the carnival rides and nostalgic seaside fun. Poke around the independent shops, art galleries and boutiques of the Lanes, where you’ll also find plenty of spots to stop and refuel. If you’ve been inspired by your creative surroundings, find limited-edition art prints for your own abode at Unlimited or Art Republic.
Nature lovers can watch ponies and deer frolic at South Downs National Park, which is only a 20-minute drive away, and spend a day rambling through the countryside. Or borrow bikes and cycle along the beach to Hove. In the evening, check out the entertaining offerings at Brighton Dome; you may be able to catch a concert, dance performance or quirky spoken-word showcase.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
