The Empress Suite

The Grand Brighton

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Empress Suite at The Grand Brighton: elegant conference space with arranged chairs.
  • From £75
  • 900 Theatre
  • Rail - 1 mile away
  • From £75
  • 900 Theatre
  • Rail - 1 mile away
The Grand Brighton offers the UK's largest sea-facing conference suite with panoramic seafront views in a prestigious Victorian hotel setting.
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  • Professional AV infrastructure
  • Elegant dining areas
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Street loading for easy setup
  • Sea-facing event spaces with panoramic views
  • Flexible partitioning for customizable layouts
  • Dedicated banqueting kitchen
  • Private entrance for exclusive access
Parties at The Grand Brighton is the perfect venue for celebrating special moments, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any other occasion. This elegant space offers a sophisticated atmosphere that can be tailored to suit your event's needs. Parties are ideal for both personal celebrations and corporate gatherings. The venue can accommodate a variety of events, ensuring that your occasion is both stylish and enjoyable. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a larger celebration, Parties provides a versatile setting that can be customized to meet your requirements.



Frequently asked questions

Event spaces including the Consort rooms have a mandatory finish time of 23:30pm. This applies to all events regardless of type or size. Events cannot extend beyond this time, so planning should account for this strict cutoff.

If The Grand Brighton is unable to offer suitable event space for your requirements, they will offer to check availability at their sister hotels: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront and Leonardo Hotel Brighton. The events team will ask if you have flexibility with dates to explore alternative options.

The main hotel number is +44 (0) 1273 224300. The M&E team can be reached at 01273 224360 or 01273 224398. You can also contact conference@grandbrighton.co.uk or info@grandbrighton.co.uk for event inquiries.

No, events cannot start at midnight or extend into the early morning hours. The venue has confirmed they cannot accommodate requests for events starting around midnight, as this conflicts with their operating hours and finish time restrictions.

The venue has indicated they cannot accommodate very low budgets such as £200 total for events. Based on the inquiries handled, they appear to work with budgets ranging from several hundred pounds upward, but specific minimum spend requirements are not disclosed upfront.

The venue handles bookings well in advance, with examples showing events being planned over a year ahead (such as October 2025 events being discussed). Early booking is recommended as they frequently have limited availability for suitable event spaces.

The venue may decline events with extremely tight budgets, unusual timing requirements (such as midnight starts), or when they simply lack suitable available space. They appear to be selective about events that don't align with their operational parameters or venue standards.

Yes, there are two sister properties available: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront (+44 (0) 1273 206700) and Leonardo Hotel Brighton (+44 (0) 1273 862121). The events team will proactively suggest these alternatives when The Grand Brighton cannot accommodate your requirements.




More about The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton is a Victorian hotel with seafront rooms and five versatile event spaces, including the Empress Suite, the UK's largest sea-facing conference suite for up to 900 guests. It offers intimate rooms for executive meetings, modern AV technology, bespoke dining, and a dedicated events team. Located on Brighton's seafront, it caters to various events, from intimate gatherings to large conferences, and has Gold AIM accreditation, making it a unique city centre venue.



The Empress Suite at The Grand Brighton - Events

Capacity: Up to 900 guests (Theatre)
Location: Cyan, The Grand Brighton, 97-99 King's Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW, Brighton
Coordinates: 50.82136389999999, -0.1470151

Features

  • Wifi
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • AV Infrastructure
  • Catering services
  • Cloakroom
  • Crush Hall
  • Dedicated Banqueting Kitchen
  • Elegant dining area
  • Fixed Lighting Scheme
  • Flexible event space
  • Flexible Partitioning Available
  • Flexible room configurations
  • Kitchen facilities available for dry hire
  • Private Entrance
  • Sea Views
  • Street Loading

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • External Alcohol Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Kitchenette
  • Catering Equipment Provided
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • 588m² (6,329ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 5m (16ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 1am
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 400 Cabaret
  • 450 Classroom
  • 600 Dining
  • 600 Dinner Dance
  • 150 Reception
  • 500 Standing
  • 900 Theatre
  • 500 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£100 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Dining

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£100 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£100 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£75 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the event finish times and restrictions at The Grand Brighton?

Event spaces including the Consort rooms have a mandatory finish time of 23:30pm. This applies to all events regardless of type or size. Events cannot extend beyond this time, so planning should account for this strict cutoff.

What happens if The Grand Brighton cannot accommodate my event request?

If The Grand Brighton is unable to offer suitable event space for your requirements, they will offer to check availability at their sister hotels: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront and Leonardo Hotel Brighton. The events team will ask if you have flexibility with dates to explore alternative options.

What is the contact information for booking events at The Grand Brighton?

The main hotel number is +44 (0) 1273 224300. The M&E team can be reached at 01273 224360 or 01273 224398. You can also contact conference@grandbrighton.co.uk or info@grandbrighton.co.uk for event inquiries.

Can I book events that start at midnight or very late hours?

No, events cannot start at midnight or extend into the early morning hours. The venue has confirmed they cannot accommodate requests for events starting around midnight, as this conflicts with their operating hours and finish time restrictions.

What budget ranges does The Grand Brighton typically work with?

The venue has indicated they cannot accommodate very low budgets such as £200 total for events. Based on the inquiries handled, they appear to work with budgets ranging from several hundred pounds upward, but specific minimum spend requirements are not disclosed upfront.

How far in advance should I book my event at The Grand Brighton?

The venue handles bookings well in advance, with examples showing events being planned over a year ahead (such as October 2025 events being discussed). Early booking is recommended as they frequently have limited availability for suitable event spaces.

What types of events does The Grand Brighton typically decline?

The venue may decline events with extremely tight budgets, unusual timing requirements (such as midnight starts), or when they simply lack suitable available space. They appear to be selective about events that don't align with their operational parameters or venue standards.

Are there alternative Leonardo Hotels properties in Brighton if The Grand is unavailable?

Yes, there are two sister properties available: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront (+44 (0) 1273 206700) and Leonardo Hotel Brighton (+44 (0) 1273 862121). The events team will proactively suggest these alternatives when The Grand Brighton cannot accommodate your requirements.

Venue Photos

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Empress Suite at The Grand Brighton: elegant conference space with arranged chairs.Empress Suite banquet hall setup for formal events with elegant round tables.

Amenities & Features

  • Sea-facing event spaces with panoramic views
  • Flexible partitioning for customizable layouts
  • Dedicated banqueting kitchen
  • Private entrance for exclusive access
  • Professional AV infrastructure
  • Elegant dining areas
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Street loading for easy setup

Event Types

Great for: The Grand Brighton offers the UK's largest sea-facing conference suite with panoramic seafront views in a prestigious Victorian hotel setting.

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/Brighton/131601/The-Grand-Brighton/The-Empress-Suite/Events