Sea Views & Brighton Spirit
If you could condense the spirit of a town into one building, Artist Residence Brighton would be it. Creative, bohemian and downright eccentric, this unique boutique hotel at the head of Regency Square was reborn when we sent out an ad offering artists free board in return for their services. As a result, each of the 24 rooms is a blend of quirky original artwork and local character, with eye-popping sea views over Brighton seafront and the iconic West Pier.
Downstairs, the Clubhouse is a lively all-day neighbourhood hub, with light and airy spaces for a laid-back brunch, settling in with your laptop and a coffee, or enjoying cocktails and a feast of mediterranean small plates with friends.
Stay With Us
Select Room Type
- Tiny Sea View
- Tiny Balcony Sea View
- Cosy Double
- Comfy Double or Twin
- Comfy Sea View
- Comfy Balcony Sea View
- Bigger Sea View
- Bigger Balcony Sea View
- Sea View Apartment
- Below Deck - The Bunk House
- Below Deck - The Big One For 6
- See Family & Dog Friendly Rooms
- Tiny Sea View
- Tiny Balcony Sea View
- Cosy Double
- Comfy Double or Twin
- Comfy Sea View
- Comfy Balcony Sea View
- Bigger Sea View
- Bigger Balcony Sea View
- Sea View Apartment
- Below Deck - The Bunk House
- Below Deck - The Big One For 6
- See Family & Dog Friendly Rooms
Our bedrooms are set across four floors of a Regency townhouse, with lift access. Sea view rooms have fabulous views over the West Pier, Cosy rooms make for a homely base for seeing the sights of Brighton, and ‘Below Deck’ rooms are perfect for groups.
Each room is individually designed, peppered with limited edition art prints and vintage & reclaimed furniture. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and include:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- TV
- Roberts radio
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Fully stocked mini bars
- Organic Bramley bath products
They may be tiny but these rooms pack a punch, featuring original artist decor from street artists Pure Evil, Ben Eine and Blek le Rat plus fabulous sea views, double beds and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. If you’re looking for a little extra space or to stay a little longer, perhaps check out our Comfy rooms, but these make the perfect crash pads for shorter stays and the views are second to none!
Featuring original artist decor by local artist Joe Webb, this cosy crash pad has a double bed, en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower, and a floor-to-ceiling window with a pretty balcony overlooking the West Pier. Tiny by name and tiny by nature, if you’d like a little more lounging space perhaps check out our Comfy rooms, but for shorter stays you can’t beat those balcony sea views!
You’ll find all you need for a cosy night’s sleep in these homely bedrooms, with comfy double beds and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. With space enough for a small writing desk and armchair our Cosy Doubles make perfect bases for exploring Brighton with all the comforts of home.
With bold artist murals by Charlie Anderson, Bonnie & Clyde and Ben Allen, these rooms have en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers and can accommodate 2 guests in the double or twin beds, plus one extra guest on a sofa bed available upon request.
Larger bedrooms with fabulous sea views over the iconic West Pier, individually designed by some of our favourite artists – Maria Rivans, Andy Mclynn and Jessica Albarn. Our Comfy Sea View rooms each have king beds, a writing desk, armchair and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall shower over bath.
One of a kind, this room is light & airy with floor-to-ceiling windows leading out onto a balcony with unbeatable sea-views, plus original décor by local artist Fox Fisher, comfy king bed and en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower over bath.
Larger bedrooms with fabulous sea views and plenty of space for lounging, with comfy king beds, statement roll-top bathtubs in the bedroom and en-suite bathrooms with luxurious walk-in rainfall showers.
The best room in the house, where it’s all about those sea views! Featuring a floor-to-ceiling bay window leading out onto a pretty balcony overlooking the West Pier, super-king four-poster bed, copper roll-top bathtub big enough for two in the bedroom and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower, the Bigger Balcony Sea View is a real show-stopper.
Our Sea View Apartment is on the 4th floor of the building next door to the hotel, with fabulous views over Regency Square to the sea front and iconic West Pier. With an open plan kitchen, dining and living space, a double bedroom with sea views, bunk room with two full-size single bunks and a luxe bathroom with roll-top bathtub and rainfall shower, this makes the ultimate base for exploring all Brighton has to offer.
An affordable and compact hangout for groups of up to four sharing, featuring 4 built-in single bunk beds, a small banquette seating area and en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower. Situated “Below Deck”, beneath the bar & restaurant, this is the perfect crash pad for groups of friends on a budget.
A party room for groups of friends looking for a little extra space, featuring 4 hidden bunk beds behind a cladded wall, 1 king size bed in a separate bedroom, a large sofa and comfy armchairs, dining table, and en-suite bathroom with roll top bath & walk-in rainfall shower.
A number of our rooms are able to cater for cots and your furry friends too!
Cots available:
– Comfy Sea View
– Bigger Sea View
– Bigger Balcony Sea View
See our dog friendly rooms here
To book a cot, or to bring along your pup, please request whilst booking. Please note, there is a surcharge of £15 per dog, per night, to include Lily’s Kitchen organic dog treats, bed & bowl. If you’d like assistance with your booking just give us a call on:
Eat & Drink
A stay at Artist Residence wouldn't be complete without soaking up the fun and friendly atmosphere in the Clubhouse, a buzzing neighbourhood hangout from coffee to cocktails, breakfast to bedtime.
Here you'll find a light and airy cafe space for long lazy brunches, quiet corners for getting in the zone with your laptop and a coffee, and a lively cocktail bar complete with quirky neons and sea views.
Features
- 2 minute walk to Brighton seafront and the beach
- Sea views
- All-day cafe and hangout
- Terrace garden
- Buzzing cocktail bar with sea views
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the building
- Curated art collection and artist murals
- Organic Bramley bath & body products
- Check in 3pm, check out 11am
Things to know
Checking In & Checking Out
Check-in is from 3pm, but you are very welcome to arrive early and leave your bags in our luggage store whilst you head out to explore or relax in our clubhouse.
Check-out is 11am, but if you would prefer a little more snoozing time just let us know on arrival and we can arrange a late check-out for £20 per hour.
Parking
We do not have on-site car parking. However there is an underground car park directly opposite the hotel, situated under Regency Square which charges up to £23 per 24 hours.
Alternatively Regency Secure Parking is situated at the rear of the hotel and takes pre-bookings for up to £14 per 24 hours.
Our Location
The hotel is approximately a 15 minute walk from Brighton train station, and just a short walk from all the main attractions, shops, restaurants and activities in Brighton. The hotel is set back at the head of Regency Square on the seafront, and whilst there may be some street noise it is usually a little quieter than the city centre – but close enough for those who want to be at the heart of the action!
Bar Opening Times
Our Clubhouse is open daily from 8am ’til late for drinks and bar snacks, and for breakfast from 8am – 10am.
More information and menus can be found here
Bringing Dogs
We welcome dogs in the Clubhouse and in a selection of our bedrooms – you can see our dog friendly rooms here.
Please note, there is a surcharge of £15 per dog, per night, to include Lily’s Kitchen organic dog treats, bed & bowls.
If you’d like assistance with your booking please email us at [email protected]
Accessibility
For the main hotel building we do have a small lift that fits up to 2 guests. Our rooms are located over 4 floors above ground floor. Our Below Deck rooms are on the lower-ground floor located underneath the restaurant. Please note that the building is Grade II listed and the only entrance to the hotel is via five steps leading to the front door, with small steps and narrow corridors throughout the building.
Our Sea View Apartment Next Door is located on the 4th floor, accessible by stairs only, via a separate entrance to the main hotel building.
Families
The bar is very popular with guests and locals alike and has a bit of a party vibe, especially at the weekends, which may not be a suitable environment for young children. Please also note that the building is Grade II listed and some windows are lower than usual with no safety bars. Our balcony rooms have floor to ceiling windows which enables the guest to access the balcony at their own risk. Some may feel that the building may not be particularly well laid out for young children.
Front Desk
A member of staff is available 24 hours a day.
Soundproofing
The building was built in the 1820’s and as much as we have tried to soundproof the rooms, there is still a bit of noise from room to room. If you are sensitive to noise please let us know and we will do our best to allocate you one of the top floor bedrooms. Our building is full of Brighton charm with single-glazed windows, and although we are on a quiet square there may be some passers by (and seagulls) where we are unable to control their level of noise.
Lost Property
Unfortunately we cannot accept responsibility for items left on our property upon departure however every care will be taken to ensure these are returned to you in a timely manner.