Known as The Palace – the choice of kings, statesmen, the rich and famous
Anna Pavlova, Dame Nellie Melba, several members of the British Royal family, Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Alec Guinness and many other luminaries have stayed at the Grand Hotel, The Palace as it is affectionately known. The Duke of Devonshire, whose family had a house nearby, wrote: ‘If I were asked to describe Eastbourne’s outstanding quality, I would choose the word excellence and if this can be used to describe the borough as a whole, it can certainly be used to describe the Grand Hotel.’
The hotel dominates the western promenade with its classic white facade. The bedrooms are nothing less than majestic in design, decor and facilities – perhaps why royalty felt so comfortable here. It was, and still is, a sanctuary from worldly pressures.
Music was, and still is, a part of the hotel’s ethos. Readers may recall Sunday evenings with the BBC’s Palm Court Orchestra; they were broadcast from the Great Hall. A touch of nostalgia? Sure, but, while age has added lustre to this great lady, she remains as spritely as ever. The vast health club with spa, indoor pool, gym and array of beauty treatments has added immeasurably to the hotel’s youthful appeal. And there’s many a conference organiser who will know The Grand by name, if not, by heart.
Overview
- It’s easy to see why The Grand Hotel is the only 5 star seaside resort hotel in England
- The sea views from the bedrooms and suites are simply stunning, and a great way to watch the sun rise
- Families are always welcome with family dining arrangements, children’s activity packs and play room
- Delightful food in both the Mirabelle and Garden Restaurants
- The hotel is in a lovely location on the Eastbourne seafront, with the South Downs National Park only 5 minutes away
Location
King Edward’s Parade
Eastbourne
Sussex
BN21 4EQ
South of England
Category
Hotel Style:
Historic,
Luxury,
Hotel Location Type:
Seaside,
Hotel Collection:
Best of British,
Royalty Collection,
Seaside Hotels,
Range: £150 - £345
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Facilities
Hotel Features:
Business Center
Meeting Room
Parking
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
Steam Bath
Hotel Services:
Dry Cleaning
Laundry Service
Room Features:
Coffee & Tea Tray
Coffee Maker in Room
Molton Brown toiletries
Safe
Local Activities
- Beachy Head
- South Downs Way
- Towner Art Gallery and the Coastal Culture Trail
- The Science Observatory Centre
- Drusillas Zoo Park
- The English Wine Centre
- The Cuckmere Valley
- Glyndebourne Opera House
- Alfriston