First look at Brighton seafront hotel after £26m makeover

The Hilton Brighton Metropole has seen an extensive refurbishment to all of the hotel’s 321 guest bedrooms, meetings and events spaces, public areas, lobby, restaurant and bar.

A new presidential suite has also been created as part of the works, offering three king bedrooms, three bathrooms a sumptuous living area and a direct sea view balcony in every room.

The Victorian-era hotel also now boasts three new king sea view rooms, all of which offer breathtaking views of the English Channel.

The hotel's new Presidential Suite offers amazing views of the seafront (Image: Hilton)

Rekha Sohun, the hotel’s general manager, said: “We are truly delighted with the refurbishment - we recognise the needs of our guests and want to deliver the best experience possible.

“We cannot wait for them to enjoy the revitalised decor and elevated design.

“We have been able to celebrate the history of this iconic property and have enhanced the period features whilst incorporating an elegant modern interior.”

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The hotel’s 24 meeting rooms and event spaces have also benefited from the renovation, with the Oxford, Cambridge and Durham suites accommodating up to 3,000 guests.

Interiors for the new look were designed by Atellior, who took inspiration from the Brighton art scene, as well as drawing on the heritage of the city and the building itself.

The architecture and interior design studio has complemented existing classical styles to enhance the historical fabric of the hotel, as well as celebrating other notable structures in the city, including the Duke of York Theatre - the oldest cinema in the UK, with art eco style cinema lighting and vintage movie posters.

The colour scheme of the new look also aims to reflect the city’s colourful houses, beach huts and ocean landscape.

The Hilton Brighton Metropole retains many original Victorian architectural features.

First built in 1819 as a chapel, it was later converted into the UK’s first licensed casino in the 1960s.

The hotel’s renovation has enhanced some of the ornate Victorian features, including its triple chandeliers.