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The Grand Brighton is a hotel destination wedding venue in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, hosting 500 at dinner.

The Grand Brighton

Brighton and HoveEngland, United Kingdom

The Grand Brighton is a historic seafront hotel on England's south coast, with 201 bedrooms ranging from single inland rooms to sea-view superiors and balcony junior doubles.

Guests
500 at dinner
Rooms
201 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
LGWabout 35 min by car

About the venue

The Grand Brighton is a historic seafront hotel on England's south coast, with 201 bedrooms ranging from single inland rooms to sea-view superiors and balcony junior doubles.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the hotel can seat up to 500 guests for a dining reception across its banquet hall and conference spaces, with in-house catering, a bar and dedicated dance space.

A Wedding Co-ordinator based at the venue works with couples from planning through to the reception, and London Gatwick (LGW) is roughly a 35-minute transfer away.

  • Legal ceremonies held on site, with indoor reception space
  • Seated dining for up to 500 guests in the banquet hall and conference spaces
  • 201 bedrooms, including sea-view and balcony room types
  • On-site Wedding Co-ordinator and in-house catering, with external caterers also permitted

Short answers

How many guests does The Grand Brighton hold?
The Grand Brighton holds 500 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at The Grand Brighton?
Yes. 201 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Grand Brighton?
Fly into LGW, about 35 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
500 guests

Staying over

Rooms
201 rooms
Room types
11 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
LGW, 35 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. The Grand Brighton holds a licence for legal ceremonies on site, and indoor reception space is available for the celebration afterwards.
How many guests can you seat for the wedding breakfast?
The venue can seat up to 500 guests for a dining reception, using its banquet hall and conference spaces.
Do we have to use your caterers?
In-house catering is available, and external caterers are also permitted. Kosher and vegetarian options can be accommodated.
What accommodation is available for our guests?
There are 201 bedrooms, including Classic Single, Classic Double and Twin inland rooms, Superior Sea View rooms, Feature King Rooms with a view, and Junior Double Rooms with balcony and sea view. Family options include the Superior Family Room for three and the Junior Suite Family Room for four.
Is the venue accessible, and can we bring children or pets?
Yes — the hotel is accessible, children are welcome and pets are allowed. Parking is available on site. There is no swimming pool.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 500 guests

    “The four fully-licensed private event rooms double up as ceremony spaces as well as reception areas and can accommodate anything from intimate gatherings to banquets for 500 guests.”
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  • Rooms: 201 rooms

    “The property features 201 rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, meeting and banqueting space, a fitness centre, and a spa.”
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  • Room types: 11 listed

    “Junior Suite Family Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The Grand Brighton is fully licensed to host civil wedding ceremonies, allowing you to get all the legal bits sorted along with the celebratory reception in the same place.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our talented chefs make it their priority to offer quality menus and canapes using fresh ingredients, presented beautifully to suit all tastes.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “The area is also available as a dry hire venue to include the use kitchen space.”
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  • Dietary options: Kosher and vegetarian

    “Should you have any special requirements such as kosher or vegetarian, we will create bespoke dishes for your menu.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Choose from our newly refubished Cyan restaurant and bar, the Regent Room for a classy private dining option or book the Empress Suite or Albert Room for a large gathering.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Pet-friendly and family-oriented, The Grand Brighton welcomes children and dogs in most areas of the hotel, including the lounge, restaurants, and Victoria Terrace.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Pet-friendly and family-oriented, The Grand Brighton welcomes children and dogs in most areas of the hotel, including the lounge, restaurants, and Victoria Terrace.”
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  • Nearest airport: LGW, 35 min by car

    “LGW”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, valet parking is available on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability, and is priced at £40 per night.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The hotel also offers rooms designed for wheelchair access, meeting the highest accessibility standards.”
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  • Event spaces: Conference space, conference centre and banquet hall

    “Conference space”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Larger receptions can enjoy dinner and dancing in the gorgeous sea-facing Empress Suite.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “For larger wedding receptions, dine and dance in the gorgeous Empress Suite - the largest sea-facing suite in the country...”
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  • Swimming pool: No

    “No, The Grand Brighton does not currently have a swimming pool.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “With stunning sea views, unforgettable character, and luxurious little touches, The Grand Brighton is an exquisite setting for your perfect day.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The Victorian elegance of the hotel has been finished with contemporary touches, making it an idyllic wedding venue with the unrivalled backdrop of Brighton seafront for your very special day.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Start with our flexible party package, and your wedding coordinator will work with you up until the big day to refine the details to make it a truly unique event.”
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