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The Grand Brighton

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  • From £150
  • 12 Boardroom
  • Rail - 1 mile away
  • From £150
  • 12 Boardroom
  • Rail - 1 mile away
The Grand Brighton offers the UK's largest sea-facing conference suite with Victorian elegance directly on Brighton's seafront.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Dedicated events team
  • Victorian hotel setting
  • Bespoke dining options
  • State-of-the-art audio visual equipment
  • Seafront location
The venue offers luxury private dining menus crafted by talented chefs, making it a perfect choice for small gatherings.



Frequently asked questions

Events in the Dining space must finish by 23:30pm. This applies to all private dining events and celebrations held in the venue's event spaces.

The venue cannot accommodate events with very low budgets such as £200 total. Based on declined bookings, the minimum spend appears to be significantly higher than budget requests in the hundreds of pounds range.

No, events cannot start at midnight or run into the early hours. The venue has a strict finish time of 23:30pm for all event spaces including the Dining area.

The venue offers luxury private dining menus crafted by talented chefs with bespoke dining options. They can accommodate various dietary requirements including severe nut and shellfish allergies, coeliac, and vegetarian needs.

The Dining space includes state-of-the-art audio visual equipment. Specific equipment mentioned in event requirements includes screens, projectors, lecterns, and microphones for speeches and presentations.

The venue frequently declines bookings due to lack of suitable availability, suggesting high demand. It's recommended to book well in advance, especially for specific dates, as the venue often cannot accommodate requests on desired dates.

Based on event requirements mentioning external decorating contractors for themed events like Casino Night or Murder Mystery, external decoration appears to be possible. However, specific approval processes and restrictions would need to be confirmed with the venue.

When The Grand Brighton cannot accommodate bookings, they consistently offer their sister properties: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront (01273 206700) and Leonardo Hotel Brighton (01273 862121). These are presented as alternative options within the same hotel group.

While specific Dining space capacity isn't detailed, the venue handles events ranging from intimate 10-person meetings to large celebrations of 100+ guests. The space appears suitable for various group sizes with flexible seating arrangements.

Yes, the venue can accommodate live entertainment including live bands, singers, and DJs. Event requirements show they handle entertainment for celebrations and corporate events, with microphone facilities available for performances and speeches.




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.