The Grand Hotel

Situated on the seafront at Eastbourne, the hotel dominates the shoreline and enjoys a stunning outlook over the sea and, to the right, the cliffs at Beachy Head. It is only 24 km to Glyndebourne Opera House, Sheffield Park Gardens, Drusillas Zoo and Pevensey Castle.Built in 1875, this 152-room beach hotel has been sympathetically restored and is one of the UK's most magnificent Victorian hotels. Its elegant accommodation and superb leisure facilities make it the perfect venue for a getaway break, romantic weekend, wedding or business function. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, hotel safe, currency exchange, cloakroom and lift access, facilities available to guests at this family-friendly establishment include a hairdressing salon, bar, restaurants and conference facilities. Guests can take advantage of room and laundry services while those arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel car park.In addition to a luxurious en suite bathroom with a shower, bathtub, hairdryer, towelling bathrobes and an extensive selection of Molton Brown luxury toiletries, rooms come with a TV, broadband Internet access, direct dial telephone with voicemail and a digital clock radio. Further in-room amenities include a trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as an iron and ironing board and a double bed. Central heating features as standard in all accommodation units.The hotel features an indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols laid out for use by the water's edge. Furthermore, guests can enjoy a soak in the hotel hot tub or work up a sweat in the sauna. Alternatively, they can relax with massage treatments or special spa packages while those looking to stay in shape can enjoy a workout at the hotel gym.Breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Lunch and dinner may be selected from set menu options.The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard and VISA credit card payments.