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The management and staff welcome you to the award winning Grand Hotel, also known as 'The White Palace'. Standing imperiously at the west end of King Edward's Parade and dominating the shore line.
This magnificent 19th century hotel has been sympathetically restored and modernised by Elite Hotels to meet 21st century requirements. The luxury 5-star accommodation, with 152 rooms - many having views of the sea - provides the ideal base for touring Sussex or simply enjoying the superb leisure facilities and gourmet restaurants within the hotel. The exceptional Conference suites can be adapted to meet the needs of business meetings and banquets large or small and are the perfect setting for civil weddings and receptions.
Eastbourne has numerous attractions such as the theatre, tennis, golf, castles, gardens, Sovereign Harbour and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. Along the coast there is Brighton with its Pavilion and the gentle rolling Downs with its fascinating villages and spectacular scenery. The Grand Hotel has road links to the M23, M25, Gatwick Airport and a fast train service to London.
Whether you enjoy exercising or just being pampered, the Grand Hotel Health Club provides the perfect setting. There is an indoor swimming pool, which is open all year round, and an outdoor heated pool open during summer months. A jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, hair dressing salon and 8 beauty treatment rooms complete the facilities.
There is also a fully supervised, OFSTED approved playroom for children aged 3 years and over, open every weekend and throughout the school holidays.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 5.00 per hour.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 14 years stay free of charge for extra beds. All older children or adults are charged GBP 50.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Please note that the hotel is totally no smoking. This extends to all bedrooms, function rooms and public areas.
Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket or tie for dinner in both restaurants.
All rooms have private bathroom and are inclusive of morning newspaper and residential Health Club membership. All bedrooms are served by 24 hour room service.
The deluxe rooms are both cosy and individual. They are beautifully decorated and furnished in-keeping with the character of The Grand.
The Executive rooms are both cosy and individual. They are beautifully decorated and furnished in-keeping with the character of The Grand. This is a large and spacious room which can accommodate an extra bed for a child.
The Garden Restaurant:
A restaurant totally dedicated to the highest ideals of traditional English cuisine with a degree of modern interpretation and influence, the Garden Restaurant exudes a splendid atmosphere of quality and grace.
The Mirabelle Restaurant:
The Mirabelle brings you cuisine at the cutting edge. The creativity and sheer quality of the dishes provided by the Head Chef and his team has been acknowledged by the restaurant bible, The Good Food Guide. The eight out of ten rating was equalled or bettered by only 14 restaurants nationwide.
The Garden Restaurant is open daily and the Mirabelle is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Please note that advance booking is essential in both restaurants and that gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket or tie for dinner.
The Grand is 47 miles from the M25, and there are two possible routes:
-Route A: Follow signs on the M25 for M23 (Gatwick Airport / Brighton). Take the M23 / A23 towards Brighton. Then take the A27 Polegate and then the A22 to Eastbourne.
Follow signs to the Seafront (West). Turn right towards the western end of the front. The Grand is situated opposite the Western Lawns.
-Route B: Take Junction 6 (Godstone) from the M25. Then take the A22 which leads directly to Eastbourne. Follow signs to the Seafront (West). Turn right towards the western end of the front. The Grand is situated opposite the Western Lawns
*Directions included in email booking confirmation