Drakes is at the forefront of the South Coast wave of boutique hotels. It is a stunning small hotel on the seafront, which combines breathtaking design with warm, friendly service and all the amenities to be expected from a top class contemporary hotel. Many of the rooms feature free standing baths set in front of the large Georgian windows, which offer fabulous sea views and wet rooms for long, indulgent showers. Once in the room, divine cotton sheets and velvet throws cocoon and cosset, deep Vi-spring beds, goose and duck down duvets and pillows, all ensure a good nights sleep. All rooms have AC, flat screen satellite TV, DVDs, CD music centres with ipod/mp3 docking and free wireless broadband is available throughout the hotel. Their award winning "restaurant at drakes" AA 
provides one of the finest dining experiences in the south, serving modern european dishes, impeccably prepared using the highest quality seasonal ingredients. A good selection of old and new wines are available, many of which are served by the glass.
An excellent hostelry in this vibrant Sussex "city" - only one hour from London.
AA**** Small Hotel, Vist Britain 4**** Small Hotel - Silver Award.
- Rooms: 20
- Facilities nearby: Health Club, Golf and Watersports.
- Drakes is open all year