anyone stayed at The Grand?

[herecomesaregular]

isn't it meant to be 5 star?

looking to book a treat for someone and their carer (two single rooms) and it's "only" £80 per room in september. anyone tasted the high life? place looks ok from the outside but Afternoon Tea at £22.50 each seems a bit steep!

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Afternoon Tea is superb at The Grand. But as for an overnight stay, The Metropole is better. IMHO

 

[janee]

2 of us stayed for £79 including breakie in May. It's a bit faded grandour but really lovely. Swimming pool and gym out of action. Beautiful view and bathroom but avoid paying for anything else!

 

[Bozza]

Aren't the cheap rate rooms, small and non-sea facing?

I had my wedding reception at The Grand in that big conservatory room thing on the left hand side as you look at the hotel. Very nice it was too, and we got a big sea facing suite thrown in as part of the package. Again the room was very decent, but wouldn't be the sort of thing you'd get for £80.

That price for tea is about the going rate.

 

[Batti]

Stayed there about a month ago on a similar cheap deal. It's fine for that sort of money but wouldn't want to pay any more. Bozza's room sounds very different to the one I was in. It's pretty tired and definitely in need of a bit of work. As I say, fine for the money but don't expect a 5 star experience

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Not nearly as good as they think it is.

 

[Giraffe]

Stayed there for an overnight B&B. Breakfast was great but room was very average and didn't face the sea. Worth spending a bit more to get the best room available if you are going to do it I would say. Didn't seem to me that they had spent much on refurbishing the rooms in the last ten years, although this was about three years ago.

 

[8ace]

I've been there for a few presentations and meetings, one of which I'm sure was in the same room as Gus was unveiled as Albion manager.

 

[herecomesaregular]

thanks for the replies guys, the chap in question stayed their many moons ago as his family were very wealthy. unfortunately, he has fallen on rough times since and now lives in a home with 24 hour care. he's said it would remind him of happier times and it seems he'll like to hang out in the hotel bar and cafe (is that still nicely renovated?) so that will probably be more important to him than the room itself. still can't get my head round how an Afternoon Tea can be worth £22.50 though! (two cups of tea and a bit of cake?)

 

[tinx]

I staye din one of the front facing rooms with balcony overlooking the sea, room was massive and very nice and lovely view. I have also stayed in one fo the rooms non sea facing which was small and dark and very un-impressive. Didn't pay for either as they were for work dos though.

 

[Notters]

Hotel du Vin is considerably better in terms of quality and somewhat cheaper, though owned by the same company.

I thought the Grand was only **** these days?

 

[matthew]

Metrepole is better I think.

 

[brighton_girl87]

Seems about right for afternoon tea, I went to the Ritz for my 18th and it was £39 each!

 

[herecomesaregular]

Hotel du Vin is considerably better in terms of quality and somewhat cheaper, though owned by the same company.

I thought the Grand was only **** these days?

best i can find for hotel du vin is £125 for a single room, one night in september - Grand is £80

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Not as good as it used to be, by a long chalk. The hotel elected to drop out of the star rating scheme so it is not starred at all at the moment. They have cut back on staff dramatically, and at the 'high end' the quality and quantity of staff play a huge part. They have also put a halt to a lot of refurbishment programs.

I'd say Hotel Du Vin is a better option these days.

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

Afternoon Tea is superb at The Grand. But as for an overnight stay, The Metropole is better. IMHO

I didn't know the Met was punter friendly?

 

[Deleted User X18H]

I didn't know the Met was punter friendly?

Well you do now. Better start saving up. Or get the old lady to put her hand through the gap in the curtains again.

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

Well you do now. Better start saving up. Or get the old lady to put her hand through the gap in the curtains again.

Does your other half know you refer to her as old?

 

[Deleted User X18H]

My Hotel is the uber sleepover shack at the mo!

 

[D'Angelo Saxon]

best i can find for hotel du vin is £125 for a single room, one night in september - Grand is £80

What can I say, you get the best bar staff in Brighton at DV...