The Old Palace Guest House

We had plenty of space in the bedroom, and the beds were really comfortable, with lots of pillows to choose from. The duvet was fine, and there were fluffy throws if needed. The radiator kept the room warm. It was clean, with fresh linen, and we slept well. Wi-Fi worked without dropping out. There was also a tea and coffee tray, some basic toiletries and plenty of towels. The woman who checked us in was helpful with restaurant suggestions and booked us a taxi for the morning. The location worked well for the beach, shops, takeaways and restaurants, and buses stop at the end of the road. The area seemed fine: we walked back from BC at 11pm, about 20 minutes, without any issues. We went in November and paid £45 for a family room. The main drawback for us was the distance from the Brighton Centre, which we were visiting. That was our mistake for not checking the map more carefully. The walk to the train station takes 20-25 minutes and is quite steep, though a taxi cost £6. There are no lifts, and the stairs are very steep and narrow, including the ones down to reception. That’s difficult for anyone with mobility or lung problems. I have lung issues myself, but forgot this was a B&B rather than a hotel with lifts and didn’t ask for a ground-floor room. The bathroom and shower cubicle were tiny, and the sink and toilet area was cramped. The bathroom layout wasn’t very practical, perhaps because the building had been converted. The decor was dated, but it didn’t really affect our stay. For a winter one-night visit at a similar November price, I’d probably stay again and check the bus routes. I’ve seen prices are much higher in summer, and with the distance, stairs and bathroom, I probably wouldn’t pay the higher rate.