🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom
Kempfield House
📍 18, Madeira Place, Brighton, BN2 1TN
Your stay — Kempfield House
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The Property — Kempfield House
Kempfield House is a compact, no-nonsense three-star on a quiet residential street a ten-minute walk from the Brighton seafront. The lobby feels like a tidy seaside guesthouse from the 1970s — floral wallpaper, a small reception desk, and a faint smell of polish. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want a clean bed, free Wi-Fi, and a full English breakfast within walking distance of the pier. Don't expect luxury; expect honesty.
Chronicles of Brighton
Brighton grew from a fishing village into a fashionable seaside resort after Dr Richard Russell promoted the health benefits of sea water in the 1750s. The Royal Pavilion, built in the Indo-Saracenic style for the Prince Regent in the early 1800s, remains the city's architectural showpiece. The arrival of the London & Brighton Railway in 1841 turned it into a day-trip destination for Londoners. Today Brighton is known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, independent shops in the North Laine, and a large student population drawn by the two universities.
Best Time to Visit
Full Brighton guide →Best months
June and September offer the best balance of decent weather and manageable crowds; July is busier but still enjoyable. March and October are too unpredictable for a sure bet.
Peak / festival surge
August and the first weekend of August (Pride weekend) are the busiest. Hotel prices can double, and Kempfield House often sells out weeks ahead. The main drivers are Pride parade, BBC Proms in the Park, and summer school holidays.
Budget shoulder season
May and September give you quieter streets, lower room rates, and still-pleasant temperatures – perfect for exploring the Lanes without queuing. Avoid February half-term.
Weather & packing
Brighton's microclimate can shift from drizzle to sunshine in an hour, even in summer. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers, not a single heavy coat or a sundress-only approach.
Live City Briefing — Brighton
- The A259 coast road near Brighton Marina is due for resurfacing in late June 2026, which may cause delays for drivers heading east out of town.
- Brighton i360 closed its original restaurant in early 2026; the new operator plans a café-bar by summer, but check before relying on it for dinner.
- Southern Rail is on a reduced timetable on Sundays until further notice; the July 2 weekend departure from London Victoria runs once an hour instead of every 30 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kempfield House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building, away from Madeira Place. The upper floors (first and second) reduce street noise without putting you too high up the stairs if the lift is small or slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor front rooms facing Madeira Place. The street is a residential terrace, but early morning deliveries, bins, and foot traffic will be audible. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft — older buildings often have noisy lifts.
Best views
Rooms at the front will have a view of the street and possibly a glimpse of the sea if high enough (second floor or above). Rear rooms look onto a shared garden or other building backs — no view, but quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (first and second) offer a good balance: high enough to dodge street-level noise, low enough that other guests' footfall from above is minimal. Top-floor rooms can be quiet but may suffer from lack of lift access (check if lift serves all floors).
🔊 Noise notes
Madeira Place is a narrow street with parking and some delivery vans in the morning. The building backs onto other hotels/residential areas, so late-night noise from neighbouring properties is possible. The lift in this type of property often hums or clunks.
Insider tips
1. Check if the hotel has reserved parking — Madeira Place has limited on-street parking (pay and display) and can be tight. If not, use the Brighton Racecourse park-and-ride. 2. If you want a sea view, request a front-facing room on the second floor; otherwise prioritise a rear room for quiet.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Kempfield House
Free WiFi with 20 Mbps download speed; no login required – password given at check-in, works in all areas
No passenger lift – all rooms on first and second floors accessed by stairs only (no ground-floor guest rooms)
No physical newspapers; complimentary digital access via PressReader available on request from reception
Check-in 15:00-22:00 (late arrivals by prior arrangement only); early bag-drop from 09:00 if room ready; late check-out until 11:00 free, after 11:00 charged £25 until 14:00
Free luggage store in locked ground-floor cupboard before check-in and after check-out during reception hours 08:00-11:00 and 15:00-22:00
No step-free entrance – three steps at front door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; no lift to upper floors; narrow doorways in some historical sections
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Frederick Street Car Park (3 min walk), £18 per 24h (weekday) / £20 per 24h (weekend). No EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None – no tourist tax is applied in Brighton
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; £50 incidental hold taken by card at check-in, released on departure if undamaged
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Mary the Virgin (226 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Dorset Gardens Methodist Church (345 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Brighton National Spiritualist Church (414 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Brighton National Spiritualist Church (416 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Brighton Flea Market — 408 m · ~5 min walk
New Steine — 69 m · ~1 min walk
Old Police Cells Museum — 811 m · ~10 min walk
Lantern Theatre — 141 m · ~2 min walk
Peterpan Playground — 987 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 190 m · ~2 min walk
Brighton Community Pharmacy — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Shiv News & Convenience Store — 133 m · ~2 min walk
Aquarium — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for better rates than airport bureaux; Wise or similar apps offer competitive mid-market rates for larger exchanges.
Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are standard everywhere; most venues accept cards, though some smaller independent shops may be cash-only.
10-15% in restaurants if service wasn't included; rounding up or £1-2 for casual cafés; taxis typically 10% or rounded up; hotel staff appreciate £1-2 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Lidl are the main budget chains; Aldi offers competitive prices; Co-op is convenient for smaller top-ups.
Brighton Lanes has independent vintage and affordable boutiques; high street chains (H&M, Zara, Primark) are on and around North Street.
Day Travelcard on local buses costs around £6-7; single journeys are roughly £1.50-2; from the airport (Gatwick), the train to Brighton (c.30 mins, £10-15) is cheaper than a taxi.
Buy a Visitor Attraction Pass if planning multiple attractions; supermarket meal deals and coffee chains save significantly on food; use buses rather than taxis within Brighton.
Good to know — Brighton
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
BrightonFor non-emergency police matters call 101. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies only. Brighton & Hove police station is at John Street, BN2 0LA. For medical advice, call NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Brighton, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kempfield House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 190 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Brighton Community Pharmacy — 317 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Brighton Railway Station / City Centre → Seafront / Local attractions within 2-mile radius
💡 Perfect for exploring seafront and Lanes. Day Visitor ticket (£5.50) gives unlimited 24-hour travel on buses and trams.
Gatwick Airport / London Bridge → Brighton Railway Station (0.4 miles to hotel)
💡 Most affordable option. Buy advance tickets online. Exit station toward seafront for quickest walk to The Setting Sun.
Gatwick Airport / London airports → The Setting Sun Hotel, Brighton
💡 Pre-book via hotel concierge for better rates. Avoid peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm) for faster journeys.
Gatwick Airport / Coach Station → Brighton Town Centre / The Setting Sun area
💡 Budget-friendly for local transit. Use Go Card for daily bus hop-on-hop-off around seafront, North Laine shopping, and attractions.
About Brighton
Wikipedia ↗
Brighton ( , BRY-tən) is a seaside resort in the unitary authority area of Brighton and Hove, in East Sussex, England, 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthel...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kempfield House?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building, away from Madeira Place. The upper floors (first and second) reduce street noise without putting you too high up the stairs if the lift is small or slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kempfield House?
Avoid ground-floor front rooms facing Madeira Place. The street is a residential terrace, but early morning deliveries, bins, and foot traffic will be audible. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft — older buildings often have noisy lifts.
Is Kempfield House noisy?
Madeira Place is a narrow street with parking and some delivery vans in the morning. The building backs onto other hotels/residential areas, so late-night noise from neighbouring properties is possible. The lift in this type of property often hums or clunks.
Which rooms have the best views at Kempfield House?
Rooms at the front will have a view of the street and possibly a glimpse of the sea if high enough (second floor or above). Rear rooms look onto a shared garden or other building backs — no view, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Kempfield House?
1. Check if the hotel has reserved parking — Madeira Place has limited on-street parking (pay and display) and can be tight. If not, use the Brighton Racecourse park-and-ride. 2. If you want a sea view, request a front-facing room on the second floor; otherwise prioritise a rear room for quiet.
What time is check-in at Kempfield House?
Check-in at Kempfield House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kempfield House have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi with 20 Mbps download speed; no login required – password given at check-in, works in all areas
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kempfield House?
None – no tourist tax is applied in Brighton
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kempfield House?
Day Travelcard on local buses costs around £6-7; single journeys are roughly £1.50-2; from the airport (Gatwick), the train to Brighton (c.30 mins, £10-15) is cheaper than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Brighton?
June and September offer the best balance of decent weather and manageable crowds; July is busier but still enjoyable. March and October are too unpredictable for a sure bet.
Top Attractions in Brighton
💡 Go early on a weekday morning to dodge crowds and see the sunrise over the water. The best fish and chips are from the stall at the far end, not the one near the entrance.
💡 The south side has benches with a direct view of the Pavilion's domes, and the café there does decent coffee for under £2.50.
💡 The 'Brighton Stories' gallery on the ground floor gives you a quirky history of the town for free. The fashion gallery upstairs rotates regularly and often features local designers. No booking needed.
💡 Start at Exceat car park and walk the river path to the beach – it's flat and takes 40 minutes. The cliff-top path is steeper but gives you the classic photo spot. Avoid weekends if you hate crowds.
💡 Book a slot on a clear day for the 5pm 'sunset' ticket (£12 adult, £9 child). The lift is glass-sided and takes 20 minutes up and down. Skip the champagne bar – it's overpriced.