Curated luxury hotels near University of Sussex

Located in Brighton (Seafront), Drakes of Brighton is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and SEA LIFE Brighton. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Brighton Pier and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Brighton Royal Pavilion.

Located in Brighton & Hove, within an 8-minute walk of Brighton Pier and 800 metres of The Royal Pavilion, Red Brighton Blue offers accommodation with a terrace. Popular points of interest nearby include Brighton Dome and Komedia. The Brighton Centre and Victoria Gardens are a 17-minute walk from the hotel.

At the hotel, all rooms are offer clothes storage, a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Red Brighton Blue also offer free WiFi.

Guests at Red Brighton Blue can enjoy a Full English, Vegetarian or Vegan breakfast.

Breakfast is offered at a choice of local cafes, 50-300 metres from the property

I360 Observation Tower is a 20-minute walk from the hotel, while Churchill Square Shopping Centre is 1.7 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 38 km from the property.

With a stay at One Broad Street in Brighton (Kemptown), you'll be steps from Brighton Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Brighton Pier. This beach guest house is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Brighton Centre and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Brighton Marina.

With a dramatic location on the cliffs and spectacular views out over the sea, the White Horse Hotel is located on the edge of the South Downs, just 5 km from Brighton.

The hotel’s attractive bar and restaurant have magnificent sea views and offer an interesting and extensive menu. At the front of the hotel, the decked patio and terrace is a wonderful spot to relax and admire the breathtaking views.

There are 32 refurbished and well-appointed en suite rooms, all of which are comfortably furnished and designed. All junior suites and superior rooms boast impressive sea views

With free parking for overnight guests and easy access to all of the region’s major roads, the White Horse Hotel has a great location from which to visit Brighton, with its magnificent pavilion, the Palace Pier and the marina. The Sea Life Centre and the unique shops of the famous Lanes are also well worth a visit.

With a stay at The White Hart, you'll be centrally located in Lewes – a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 7 minutes from American Express Community Stadium. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Brighton Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Brighton Pier.

Located in Uckfield, East Sussex National is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of East Sussex National Golf Club and West Park Nature Reserve. This golf hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from South Downs National Park and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from American Express Community Stadium.

Located in Haywards Heath, Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Nymans and Bolney Estate Winery. This spa hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Hickstead All England Jumping Course and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Borde Hill Garden.

With a stay at The Alfriston in Polegate, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and St Andrew Church. This hotel is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Brighton Beach and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from American Express Community Stadium.

Located in Henfield, Tottington Manor is in a national park – a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 7 minutes from South Downs Way National Trail. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Brighton Centre and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Brighton Pier.

With a stay at The Wheatsheaf Inn in Haywards Heath, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Ockenden Manor Spa. This property is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from American Express Community Stadium and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Beech Hurst Gardens.

Situated in the picturesque village of Fletching, this country pub has a large garden overlooking the Ouse valley. It has a restaurant and a bar with a cosy log fire, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Guests can enjoy delicious food at The Griffin Inn, which has a frequently changing menu based around local ingredients. You can also eat outside and take in the picturesque views.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and a clock radio. A local herb garden produces the soaps, shampoos, and handwashes you will get in your room.

A range of golf clubs, including Royal Ashdown Forest and Crowborough Beacon, can be reached in 10 minutes by car. The coast at Brighton is only 22 miles from The Griffin.

Located in Uckfield, Horsted Place is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of West Park Nature Reserve and East Sussex National Golf Club. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from South Downs National Park and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from American Express Community Stadium.