The Claremont
The Claremont trades corporate anonymity for art-lined walls, attentive named staff who personalise your stay, and homemade breakfasts, though one guest found the rooms dated and the art taste questionable, preventing it from reaching the warmest tier.
How the cosy score works →Why it scores 6.8, from guest reviews
- Art gallery walls with local artists' work creating character and discovery
- Small-scale, personal service (named staff like Jeanne, Alicia, Anna going above and beyond)
- Homemade fresh breakfast and thoughtful touches like retro sweets in rooms
- Intimate setting away from Brighton's chaos despite central location
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A strong fit for boutique character, the breakfast and design lovers. Guests point to small, independent hotel with personal named staff and art-lined walls creating character, explicitly described as not feeling like and multiple guests highlighted homemade fresh breakfast as a highlight, with specific praise for quality and thoughtful presentation.
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See the Hove guide →Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Claremont located?
- The Claremont is in Hove, in the leafy suburbs of Brighton and Hove, just a short walk or quick Uber ride from Brighton's main attractions. It's only about 100 metres from the seafront promenade, with excellent pubs, cafés and bars nearby.
- How cosy is The Claremont?
- The Claremont scores 6.8 out of 10 for cosiness. Guests consistently describe it as a hidden gem with a warm, personal atmosphere that feels nothing like a chain hotel, the kind of place where you can relax in absolute tranquillity.
- Is The Claremont good for afternoon tea?
- Yes, afternoon tea at The Claremont is excellent. Guests praise it as amazing with lovely staff, and the hotel is happy to arrange it in a private room if the downstairs is busy, the food is fresh and homemade, and the team goes the extra mile to make it special.
- What is the breakfast like at The Claremont?
- Breakfast at The Claremont is generally well-regarded, with guests noting a lovely spread each morning. Most find it great, though one guest felt it could be stronger, the hotel does cater to special requests and dietary needs.
- What makes the rooms at The Claremont special?
- Rooms are high-quality, spacious and tastefully decorated, with thoughtful touches like slippers, robes, hairdryers and kettles. Many guests highlight the unique artistic décor, the walls are adorned with works by local artists, giving each stay something new to discover.
- Is the staff at The Claremont good?
- The staff are consistently praised as incredible, super nice and brilliantly accommodating. A particular highlight is the 5 PM champagne sabering with concierge Jeanne, who opens a bottle with a sword, guests call it the highlight of their stay.
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