One thing is certain; you could only be closer to the Pier if you happened to be sat amongst its criss-crossing iron piles dangling a rod into the English Channel. With a solid show of support on the infamous Tripadvisor and a dreamy Kemp Town location, this is a very reliable option indeed. It’s quirky without being outrageous, classy without being pretentious and personal without being invasive. Blanch House has achieved a gentle, delicate balance: part Opium Den, part-Moroccan harem and part-Victorian boudoir. The scarlet ‘Legacia’ room is worthy of particular mention with its sprinkling of Art Deco, Regency Bay Window and the sleek metro signatures of the 1930s bathroom. It’s a gem amongst gems.

• Named after the famous Epernay Champagne, the Perrier Jouet rooms boasts a wrought iron balcony and magnificent views of the sea.
• Super king-sized beds and stylish Art Deco bathrooms.
• Dazzling mirrored wallpaper in the Alice bedroom.
• Moroccan bedroom features stunning Moorish furnishings with a sumptuous bohemian twist in the bathroom.
• Speciality teas, coffees and Blanch House mineral water in bedrooms.
• All rooms feature complimentary Wifi, LED flat screen TV, Freeview.

Room4U has partnered Bookings.com on this property. More photos, reviews and a full list of facilities and room prices are available using the button above.