Grand Brighton Hotel
The Grand Brighton Hotel is a historic Victorian sea-front hotel in Brighton on the south coast of England. Designed by John Whichcord Jr and built in 1864, it was intended for members of the upper classes visiting the town and remains one of Brighton's most expensive hotels.
| The Grand Brighton | |
|---|---|
The Grand Brighton Hotel from the southwest (July 2010) | |
Location along the waterfront of Brighton | |
| Hotel chain | Leonardo Hotels |
| General information | |
| Location | Brighton, United Kingdom |
| Address | 97-99 Kings Road, BRIGHTON BN1 2FW |
| Coordinates | 50°49′17″N 0°08′50″W |
| Opening | 21 July 1864 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John Whichcord Jr. |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 201 |
| Website | |
| http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/ | |
During the 1984 Conservative Party conference the hotel was bombed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in an attempt to assassinate the Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.
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