Drakes Hotel
Hotel · Brighton Kemptown
Drakes is an elegant four-star boutique hotel on Marine Parade in Kemptown, with sea views and just a few minutes from the gay village bars.
- ★ 8.5 on Kayak (1,395)
- Upscale
- Sea views
- in Kemptown
- Address
- 43–44 Marine Parade
Brighton BN2 1PE - Location
- approx. 3 minutes’ walk to St James’s Street and the gay village bars, Palace Pier nearby
- Price range
- Upscale, from approx. €125 per night
- Rooms
- 20 rooms, many with sea views
- Crowd
- mixed, couples
What makes the hotel special
Travel Gay recommends Drakes with “Great view. Well-appointed rooms. Walk to gay bars.”, and Queer in the World calls it a “gay-friendly 4-star hotel that puts an emphasis on design”. The location on Marine Parade combines sea views with short walks to the scene.
Rooms and facilities
There is a restaurant, bar, room service and free Wi-Fi; many rooms have a balcony and sea views. The location, service and breakfast are praised; the beds score poorly in reviews.
A good fit if you …
- want sea views and the scene within walking distance
- like a small, stylish hotel
Not for you if you …
- are looking for a cheap bed
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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Brighton hotels), Queer in the World (gay hotels in Brighton), Kayak (8.5 out of 10, 1,395 reviews). Prices and facilities may change, please check before you go.
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