No. 124 Brighton Review: Inside One of Brighton’s Best Hotels
Looking for an honest Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels review?Here’s everything I’d want to know before staying—from the sea-view rooms and breakfast to Field Trip Spa, current prices and whether I’d book it again.
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Brighton’s seafront has no shortage of hotels.
You’ve got grand old names, chains, small guesthouses and enough “boutique” bedrooms facing the water to make choosing one become a Brighton activity in itself.
Yet, somehow, Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels still manages to stand out.
I stayed here on my most recent weekend in Brighton, and we ended up using far more of the hotel than I expected.
I spent an almost embarrassingly lazy hour looking out at the seafront from our room. Tucked into a full English, disappeared into the spa for a full-body massage and had a Marmalade Paddington cocktail made for me by ‘Elliot’ on request (in case you’re looking for ideas…), all in one weekend.
Here’s everything to know for your stay.
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Quick Overview: Is Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels Worth It?
Yes. I’d stay again—especially for a Brighton weekend where you want the hotel itself to be part of the trip.
| My verdict | One of my favourite Brighton hotel stays for character, location and actually wanting to spend time in the hotel |
| Best for | A stylish seaside escape, couples, friends and anyone who cares about design as much as location |
| Location | 124 Kings Road, directly on the Brighton seafront opposite the West Pier |
| Rooms | 32 rooms and suites; sea-view categories are worth looking at if your budget allows |
| Current room cost | Rates move a lot by date; at the time of writing rooms are roughly £159–£230+ per night, including options for sea-view rooms and suites |
| Breakfast | À la carte and continental. |
| Spa | Field Trip Spa (I recommend the 60-minute full-body massage) |
| Food & drink | Pearly Cow, the Ground Floor and the sea-facing Terrace Bar |
| Would I stay again? | Absolutely |
The Rooms
Let’s start with the rooms, which manage to feel completely tied to Brighton and seaside charm without reaching for the obvious striped cushions and anchors.
In the rooms, you’ll find all the quirks of an alternative seaside escape—from antiqued brass, fluted glass, Frette gowns, Wildsmith toiletries, a Roberts radio and—my favourite—a turntable, with more vinyl downstairs to borrow.
And just outside your room, you’ll find The Pantry for complimentary snacks and drinks. If you’re wondering, yes, it’s dangerous.
But for me, above all, the sea view rooms win here.
Our room looked towards Brighton Beach and the skeletal remains of the West Pier, which made it inevitable that I’d spend an hour doing absolutely nothing except watching people move along the promenade.
The Breakfast
The next morning I went straight for the full English and a flat white to prep me for a day of Brighton’ing ahead, and it did not disappoint.
The breakfast menu is à la carte rather than an enormous buffet: so think pastries, fruit, yoghurt and chia pots sit beside eggs Benedict, Royale and Florentine, shakshuka, avocado on rye and cooked breakfasts.
The Field Trip Spa
If you fancy some added respite on your trip, I’d book a full-body massage at Field Trip Spa.
The treatment rooms are tucked away and remarkably quiet, with Brighton’s seafront directly outside the hotel to enjoy post-treatment.
At the time of writing, the current full-body massage is £115 for 60 minutes Monday to Thursday and £135 Friday to Sunday; 90 minutes is £185 / £205. There’s also facials, deep-tissue treatments, hot sandstone massage and the Copper Cove treatment for two.
If you’re only in Brighton for one night, I’d definitely make room for a treatment if you can. Especially for a (very) lazy seaside afternoon.
Drinks, Nibbles & the Terrace
If the room, pantry, breakfast and spa weren’t enough (showing off a bit at this point) the bar, lounge, games room and courtyard, with the sea-facing Terrace Bar outside is sure to tempt—alongside the Pearly Cow if you’re looking for dinner.
We kept it light and had tipples and nibbles on the terrace, looking straight across Kings Road to the water. Try Elliot’s Marmalade Paddington cocktail if you’re looking for a recommendation.
By complete chance, our stay also landed on 12 August, during the partial solar eclipse, so quite the addition to terrace drinks!
The Location
Address-wise, you’ll be right on 124 Kings Road, with the beach and West Pier immediately opposite.
It worked especially well for our weekend. We could walk back towards the Royal Pavilion, North Laine and The Lanes for central Brighton, then head west along the seafront towards Hove the next morning without doubling back on our trip.
Final Thoughts: Would I Stay at Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels Again?
Yes. Especially if you want more than a Brighton postcode for your trip.
From small touches like the record player, to the sea right outside your window, breakfast downstairs, a massage where the noise of Kings Road disappears and somewhere lovely to take a drink before dinner—if you’re after a stylish seaside escape with actual character, I’d happily recommend it.
Have the loveliest time in Brighton.
Happy travels,
Candace x
FAQ: Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels
Is Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels a Hotel?
Yes. Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels is a 32-room boutique hotel on Brighton seafront, with rooms and suites, Pearly Cow, bars and lounges, a terrace and Field Trip Spa.
What Is Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels Known For?
Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels is known for its seafront location, sea-view rooms, record players, complimentary Pantry, Pearly Cow and Field Trip Spa. For me, the view and the fact I genuinely wanted to spend time inside the hotel were what made the stay.
How Much Does Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels Cost?
Rates change substantially by date and room type. At the time of writing, I found rooms from roughly £159–£230+ per night, with sea-view rooms and suites costing more. Check your exact dates here.
Does Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels Have a Spa?
Yes. Field Trip Spa is inside the hotel and offers massages, facials and body treatments. I had the full-body massage and would make time for it again; current prices start at £115 for 60 minutes Monday to Thursday and £135 Friday to Sunday.
What Is Breakfast Like at Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels?
Breakfast is à la carte, with pastries, fruit and yoghurt alongside eggs, shakshuka, avocado on rye and cooked breakfasts. I had the full English with a flat white and would recommend both!
Which Is the Best Hotel in Brighton?
I wouldn’t call one hotel objectively the best for every Brighton trip. But if you want a seafront hotel with sea-view rooms, a spa and enough character that you’ll actually want to stay in for a few hours, Number 124 Brighton by GuestHouse Hotels is one I’d recommend from personal experience.
Plan the Rest of Your Brighton Trip
Staying at No.124? Here’s more of my Brighton guides for planning the rest of your weekend, plus a few London escape guides if you’re building a longer UK trip.
