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Voted in the 'Top 50 New Boutique Hotels' in the World by 'Conde Nast Traveller'. At the very heart of the drakes philosophy is the desire to see guests as friends coming to stay. drakes is never stuffy or formal, but is about relaxed glamour, an escape from everyday life, and total relaxation - whe...
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Voted in the 'Top 50 New Boutique Hotels' in the World by 'Conde Nast Traveller'. At the very heart of the drakes philosophy is the desire to see guests as friends coming to stay. drakes is never stuffy or formal, but is about relaxed glamour, an escape from everyday life, and total relaxation - when you stay at drakes, the thinking is done for you. Service that would be hard to match is combined with beautiful surroundings for the ultimate in escapism. From the 20 individually designed bedrooms to the Restaurant at Drakes. drakes is true to its original premise: to bring you the best of every...
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Check-in starts at: 15:00
Check-out ends at: 11:00
Values realeated to administratives fees are already included at the moment of purchase at the HURB website. Local fees, services fees and resort fees may not be included and should be paid directly to the hotel.
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37
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Couples
830
Solo travel
35
Family
84
Friends getaway
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Reviewed 28 July, 2021
We stayed 3 nights at Drake's hotel. It has a lot if plus points, as other reviews indicate-clean, friendly staff etc. However, a staying on business which I had emailed in advance and then discussed at reception, we were put in room 303, which was so noisy on the first night we got no sleep. There were student parties, with tv loud noise talking, doors banging 2.30 until 4.30. When we raised it we were told the night porter did rounds but he had not, otherwise why the late night party. Why also put us near booking with multiple young people. Then the person booking us in didn't know whether breakfast was included or not. Advising us to take breakfast and see if we were charged. Cost for 3 nights in July was over £500 and for that it should be clear. The rooms also need sound proofing as we knew when the person above us returned for the evening, when they got up, when the bathrooms were being used etc. For the price we paid, this was not 4 * hotel but more like an A level student party. Couldn't commune ton breakfast as we didn't take it. Parking costs £15. I'd go back for a drink or to eat at Amarillo, but not to stay. If you are a solo or business traveller, it is not for you.
jeanwA8289LG
Reviewed 28 July, 2021
Last visit before this one was March 2020 so it was good to be back. We had room 101 which is my favourite. Parking no problem as arrived early. Everything very clean. Bathroom spotless. Dined at Amarillo and it was very good. Breakfast at Drakes was excellent but no marmite soldiers and boiled eggs in the menu this time :-( Waiter Alvaro was brilliant with a dry sense of humour. He offered us many croissants and also a tasting the chef’s Hollandaise sauce! Staff at the hotel were lovely as usual . Nice to see Julie there and the other staff did their best to make me the lemon cocktail featured on their list. Richard spoke to us several times updating us with the changes over the two years. He cares passionately about service and it shows. All in all a great stay and we hope to return soon.
St-Lucia_Enthusiast
Reviewed 22 July, 2021
Just back from a stay at Drakes and have to say it was a wonderful experience. Beautiful hotel in the perfect position overlooking but not too close to the pier, so you are just far enough away from the hubbub. Rooms are gorgeous, very well appointed and stylish. Staff are excellent, attentive but not intrusive. We ate out but the breakfast was superb. Even though we live 10 miles away, visit Brighton weekly and know the town intimately, we will return as Drakes made us feel we were on a proper holiday. Wonderful hotel, particularly for couples.
Z1849JRmatthewb
Reviewed 17 July, 2021
Stayed at the Drakes for 3 nights and it was so relaxing. Staff couldn’t do enough for us and very friendly. Room comfortable and clean. We’ll situated, will definitely go back. Great value for money. Got there an hour prior to check-in, parking wasn’t an issue staff took our luggage so we could walk about before check-in
alisoncO8082TW
Reviewed 7 July, 2021
A great location on the sea front, attic room is smaller than it looks in photos and you unbelievably have to climb through a window to access the balcony, parking around the corner from the hotel is £15 a night, 4 flights of stairs which are very tight and steep. I feel these things are either not mentioned on the hotels website or not very prominent. I think these are fair and accurate comments without malice.
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