Worthing and Rottingdean hotels among best new and refurbished

In a new ranking by The Guardian, a hotel in Rottingdean and one in Worthing have been named among ten of the best new or revamped seaside hotels in the country. 

Just two blocks away from the seafront, Sleep Eco Inn in Richmond Road, Worthing, is in an Edwardian redbrick building. 

Now an eco-friendly hotel, the building was first a wash house and has since been a school, a library and even a vaccination centre.

This building is now home to Sleep Eco Inn in Richardson Road, Worthing (Image: Google Maps)

The Guardian said: "This is perhaps its most intriguing incarnation – a thoroughly modern, no-frills, sustainable hotel for the 21st century".

Sleep Eco Inn is all electric and prides itself on giving guests complete control of their break. 

There is a keyless check-in system and a vending machine for hot drinks. 

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"With our seamless online platform, you can effortlessly access your room using digital entrance door codes, ensuring you make the most of your valuable time," the hotel's website says. 

Also on the list is Rottingdean's refurbished The White Horses hotel, set to open next month.

"A huge revamp has given the tired 1930s building a new lease of life," The Guardian said, "with 32 elegant bedrooms and a sea view terrace restaurant serving crowd-pleasers such as baked Sussex camembert, seafood chowder, fish and chips".

The High Street site has been closed since last year for refurbishment work. 

It is one of the only seaside hotels in Sussex without a road in between it and the sea, meaning guests can enjoy uninterrupted sea views and can visit the beach easily.

Rooms are decked out with interiors inspired by the building's 1930s past.

What the conservatory and terrace bar will look like (Image: Everly Hotels Collection)

They will have gallery walls of images based on the area including photographs of Saltdean, Rottingdean and the beaches. 

The hotel will also have “superior” rooms with balconies offering sea views and a “premium” terrace for drinks or dining.

The bar and restaurant will serve local produce and the menu will be updated regularly.

Guests and the public are welcome to dine at the bar and in the restaurant once open.