Kent
This former Napoleonic-era fortress overlooking the beach was converted into an opulent Victorian residence just in time for one Charles Dickens to rent…
Must-see hotels in Southeast England
East Sussex
Perched precariously close to the edge of the white cliffs, this early 18th-century decommissioned lighthouse somehow manages to contain six rooms, all…
Brighton & Hove
All of the 19 generous rooms here wow guests with their bold-patterned fabrics, supersized leather sofas, in-room free-standing baths and vegan, veggie or…
Brighton & Hove
Eclectic doesn’t quite describe the rooms at this wonderful 23-room town-house hotel, set amid the splendour of Regency Sq. As befits the name, every…
Kent
Occupying an unmarked 18th-century Georgian town house on a tranquil square just five minutes’ walk from the sea, this luxury boutique B&B is as stylish…
Brighton & Hove
Brighton’s top B&B has five sumptuous rooms, perfectly done out with antique flourish. All the fabrics, furniture and decoration have been painstakingly…
Canterbury
The 72 rooms at this super-central hotel, the only boutique hotel in town, are graded from ‘comfortable’ to ‘fabulous’ (via 'enviable'), and for the most…
Rye
Situated on Mermaid St, this 17th-century town house once belonged to US poet Conrad Aitken. The 11 rooms are named after writers who stayed here. The…
East Sussex
Inside its 15th-century timbered shell, this place blends contemporary and vintage chic to perfection. The four rooms feature organic toiletries, fresh…
Kent
Today the haunt of celebrity golfers, the Bell Hotel has been sitting on the town’s quay since Tudor times, though much of the remaining building is from…
Brighton & Hove
One of Brighton’s sexiest and nuttiest places to stay, the Pelirocco has become the ultimate venue for a flirty rock-and-roll weekend. Flamboyant rooms,…
Rye
This old coaching inn has managed to reinvent itself as a contemporary boutique hotel while staying true to its roots. Downstairs, an old-fashioned wood…
Dover
Just a few steps from Dover’s beach, this seafront hotel crams 81 rooms of varying dimensions into a gently curving 1870s edifice. The undulating…
Canterbury
This rather wonky 13th-century beamed inn, mentioned in Dickens’ David Copperfield, has eight themed rooms bearing names such as ‘Marrakesh’ (Moorish), …
Brighton & Hove
This stylishly minimalist boutique hotel oozes understated class. So understated is the entrance, in fact, you could easily miss it. All rooms have…
Rye
Few inns can claim to be as atmospheric as this ancient hostelry, dating from 1420. Each of the 31 rooms is different, but all are thick with dark beams…
Brighton & Hove
For views of waterfront landmarks, opt for a seafront room in this luxurious beachside hotel. The corner suites are pure indulgence, with freestanding…
Southeast England
The contemporary chambers at this lovely ‘restaurant with rooms’ may be slightly low-ceilinged, but they’re clean-cut and very comfortable, with showers…
Southeast England
Big flashes of colour dominate the period rooms at this Georgian hotel. It’s the most enticing option in town and it also boasts a stylish restaurant…
Kent
Occupying two regency town houses on a glorious seafront crescent, this boutique hotel feels enveloped in warmth and quirkiness – an eclectic collection…
Canterbury
A night at Canterbury’s most laid-back digs, housed in a 19th-century fire station, is a bit like sleeping over at a really cool art student’s pad. The…
Brighton & Hove
Around a kilometre east of Brighton Pier along the seafront, this environmentally friendly B&B is spread between two elegant town houses. Paskins prides…
East Sussex
Occupying a Georgian grade II–listed former coaching inn, this cosy B&B is just five minutes’ amble from the seafront at the quieter end of High St. The…
Kent
Run by energetic and knowledgeable hosts, this comfy guesthouse takes the whole ecofriendly thing seriously, with guest recycling facilities, eco-showers…
Brighton & Hove
The retro styling at this eccentric Kemptown pad features everything from vintage posters and bright ’60s and ’70s wallpaper to Bollywood film ads, floral…
Brighton & Hove
If you can overlook the petite rooms and minuscule bathrooms, this 11-room B&B in a Regency town house, a short stroll from virtually anywhere, is a sound…
Kent
This beautifully styled boutique hotel sits right on the Margate seafront. It features an understated sand-hued theme throughout, the southeast’s best…
Rye
This white windmill, sails still intact, houses perhaps Rye’s oddest digs. The shape of the building means room sizes vary, as do standards. The two…
Brighton & Hove
Themed rooms are the name of the game at this boutique hotel, but there’s nothing tacky about them – swish art deco styling rules in the Legacia Room,…
Brighton & Hove
With North Laine on one side and Brighton Dome on the other, this hotel is perfectly placed for Brighton's cultural hotspots and shopping. Standard rooms…
Canterbury
Predating the spectacular cathedral gate it adjoins, this quaint 15th-century hotel is a medieval warren of steep staircases and narrow passageways…
East Sussex
Lewes' top address is a 16th-century manor house full of grand old-fashioned charm. It was once home to the earl of Dorset and was owned by the Shelley…
Brighton & Hove
The owners of Canterbury’s award-winning hostel have created equally commendable budget digs here in Brighton. There’s a real cafe vibe around reception,…
Dover
Spacious eight-room guesthouse in a quiet residential location but within walking distance of all the sights. Some of the light-filled rooms have original…
East Sussex
Book ahead to stay at this delightful Victorian terraced house, whose fragrant rooms, canopied beds, crystal chandeliers and secluded walled garden for…
Brighton & Hove
With a warm, familial atmosphere, worn-in charm, attentive service and clean, snug dorms, this long-established hostel is a Brighton institution.There’s a…
Southeast England
For the classic British B&B experience, head to this seven-room guesthouse just over the river from the historical centre. Rooms are kept fresh and tick…
Dover
Huddled below the white cliffs and castle, and very near the ferry port, this cosy little backstreet hostel has metal bunks, friendly staff and a well…
Canterbury
Occupying a century-old red-brick town house in a quietish residential area less than a mile from the city centre, these superb backpacker digs enjoy a…
Southeast England
Farnham’s swankiest address is this finely appointed 17th-century inn right in the heart of the action. Rolling renovations keep things fresh, and there’s…
