The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

The Grand Hotel faces the beach from King Edward's Parade and is the only 5-star luxury hotel on the British coastline. The hotel has 150 years of history and heritage as a hospitality venue, and former guests include Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin. 24-hour room service is available, and some rooms offer sea views.

The hotel offers dining at two award-winning restaurants: the Garden Room Restaurant serves traditional English cuisine daily, and the Mirabelle Restaurant, open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. The Independent named Mirabelle among the Top 50 Best Restaurants in the UK. Afternoon tea is served daily in the hotel's Great Hall.

The Health Club and Spa includes a heated indoor pool and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can book treatments such as facials, massages, body wraps, and body scrubs in the beauty salon. Additional spa facilities include a steam room, hot tub/Jacuzzi, and sun loungers by the pool.

The Grand Hotel offers family rooms and a games room for children and teenagers. Kids' meals are available in the restaurants, and children's high tea is served daily. The outdoor pool and spa facilities are accessible to families.

The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Eastbourne Railway Station and a 10-minute walk from the town centre shops and theatres. On-site parking includes valet parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Nearby attractions include Beachy Head, Pevensey Castle, and Glyndebourne Opera House.

Location: On Eastbourne seafront, 15 min walk from train station

Accommodation: 150 years of history, sea-view rooms, 24-hour room service

Dining: 2 AA Rosettes at Mirabelle, afternoon tea in the Great Hall

Wellness: Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, steam room, and hot tub

Family: Games room, children's high tea, and family rooms

Parking: Valet parking and electric vehicle charging station