Mercure Brighton Seafront, BrightonMercure Brighton Seafront in Brighton, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 27 hotels we score in Brighton. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 1.8. Rooms from about $195 a night (cached, not a live quote).This Grade II listed Victorian building sits directly on the Brighton seafront. Originally constructed in 1865 and renovated in 2019, the hotel provides 116 rooms with views of the beach and promenade. It serves both business travellers needing meeting rooms for up to 110 people and holidaymakers wanting proximity to the Brighton Pier and The Lanes. On-site facilities include a brasserie restaurant, a bar, and a gym. The hotel operates under Woke eco-rules, which include opt-in cleaning services. While the location is central to coastal attractions, the building's historic structure may affect room layouts.What stands out

Direct beach access

On-site brasserie and bar

Meeting rooms for 110 delegates

Recently renovated interiors

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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