The Best Central
Luxury Hotels in West Sussex

Elegant. Creative. Cosy rooms. Conveniently placed on the A272 in the middle of Sussex countryside, this historic 5-star country inn encapsulates a balance between modern sensibility and rustic charm. Halfway between Midhurst and Petworth, Halfway Bridge is suitably isolated for a weekend break in the beautiful South Downs National Park. With its 5 open fires, the modern AA Rosette award winning restaurant presents a warm atmosphere reminiscent of its 17th-century roots. The menu features local ingredients and produce from London markets. The restaurant is also recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014. In the morning, a continental breakfast or a freshly prepared full English breakfast are on offer. Its location is also convenient for links to Guildford, Portsmouth, Crawley and Chichester. The leisure resorts of Bognor Regis, Worthing and Brighton are also just a short distance away. Show full description

Featuring a restaurant, the award-winning Gravetye Manor is set on 1000 acres of grounds and gardens in East Grinstead. This Elizabethan manor house offers free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking. Boasting garden views, each room includes a flat-screen TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have a bathrobe and a hairdryer. The restaurant provides uninterrupted views of the gardens with floor to ceiling glass walls. The ingredients has either been grown in the Kitchen Garden, or been sourced from a trusted, local supplier. Guests at Gravetye Manor can explore the extensive grounds and gardens, which also feature a 3-acre lake. Local activities include golfing and walking. The Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Hip. Creative. Very clean. Popular among business travellers. Surrounded by Sussex countryside, Random Hall is just 10 minutes’ drive from central Horsham. Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, the inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant. With satellite TVs and tea/coffee facilities, the cosy rooms at Random Hall Hotel each have a private bathroom and a trouser press. Rooms also feature a radio and telephone. Flagstones Restaurant features exposed beams, and serves a modern British menu and world wine list. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily, and there are 2 comfortable guest lounges. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley, Random Hall is a 30-minute drive from historical Arundel. Guildford and London Gatwick Airport can both be reached in 30 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Elegant. Great views. Great restaurant. South Lodge is a magnificent Victorian country house in Horsham, West Sussex with an elevated position and 93 acres of gardens and parkland overlooking the South Downs. It has opulent, yet subtle and relaxed surroundings. This exquisite and welcoming country house hotel boasts 89 sumptuous bedrooms with lovely views, glorious grounds, 2 AA rosette restaurants, and a state-of-the-art conference centre. The 89 individually styled and designed rooms and suites are an irresistible fusion of the past and present. Every bedroom has divinely comfortable handmade mattresses, hand-finished duvets and a pillow menu. There are 2 stunning award-winning restaurants - The Camellia, which serves delicious cuisine featuring home-grown and locally sourced ingredients, and the Mediterranean-influenced restaurant Botanica. The Spa at South Lodge has a state-of-the-art gym, spin studio, indoor and outdoor pools, a thermal suite, treatment rooms, nail bar, as well as the spa restaurant Botanica. Show full description

Stylish. Cosy rooms. The boutique, 5-star Alexander House and Utopia Spa is just 6 miles from Gatwick and close to M25 junction 6 and M23 junction 10. It offers luxurious rooms, award-winning spa facilities, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a choice of restaurants and bars. There are terraces for al fresco dining and various luxurious lounges. Set in a country house surrounded by 120 acres of parkland, rooms at Alexander House feature large beds and marble bathrooms, many with Victorian baths, double showers or oversized baths for 2. Rooms also include designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can relax in The Utopia Spa subject to a surcharge, which features plunge pools, a yoga studio and a wide range of beauty treatments. There is also a gym, fitness suite and tennis courts. The AG's 3-Rosette restaurant offers fine dining Thursday through to Sunday whilst the Reflections Restaurant which is open all week overlooks the courtyard and has its own champagne bar. Show full description

Directly opposite Worthing Train Station, this traditional hotel from the late 19th century has a restaurant, bar and comfy rooms. Worthing seafront is 15 minutes' walk away via the town centre. Each pleasant bedroom has a bathroom, flat-screen TV with many channels, and tea and coffee facilities. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas of the hotel. Worthing Station has good train links to London Victoria, Chichester and Brighton. Show full description

Central. Great breakfast. Great location. Situated in the heart of Arundel, this grade II listed Victorian building was completely refurbished in May 2012 to combine traditional comforts with the facilities of a modern 4-star hotel. The town of Arundel is an enchanting place for you to explore. It is famous for its 12th century castle which was once the historic seat of the Duke of Norfolk, the premier Dukedom of the realm. The Swan Hotel itself dates back to 1759 and is a prominent building on the High Street. The hotel's bar, serving the family owned Fuller Smith & Turner Ltd Ale is popular with locals and guests alike. A large range of Real Ales and continental lagers are served. The restaurant which serves freshly prepared food daily and received a Visit Britain Breakfast Award – 2010. The menu is complimented by a wide range of quality wines from the 200 year old wine cellar. Show full description

Highly elegant. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Opened May 2021. Situated less than 1 km from Chichester Train Station, East Walls Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Chichester and has a garden, a terrace and a bar. Located around 3.3 km from Goodwood Motor Circuit, the hotel with free WiFi is also 6.8 km away from Goodwood House. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Chichester Cathedral. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at East Walls Hotel have a garden view. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Goodwood Racecourse is 10 km from East Walls Hotel, while Bognor Regis Train Station is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 56 km from the hotel. Show full description

Great location. Great views. With its unique seafront position, in the village of Felpham, the Beachcroft Hotel offers a heated indoor swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant and a bar. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Each bedroom at the Best Western Beachcroft Hotel is decorated in natural colours. The rooms benefit from an en suite bath or shower room with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms have sea views The Best Western Beachcroft Hotel Restaurant serves fine food for lunch and dinner. Guests can order lighter snacks at the bar/lounge and a full English breakfast is served every morning. Littlehampton Golf Club, Pagham Harbour and Harbour Park are just about 5 miles from the hotel. Chichester, with its shops and cathedral, is 7 miles away. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Very clean. This 4-star sustainability award winner hotel is linked to Gatwick Airport's North Terminal by a short, covered walkway and easy connections via monorail to the South Terminal. It features 3 restaurants, 2 bars, and spacious soundproof en suite rooms with satellite TV. The Gatwick Express rail link is easily accessible from Sofitel London Gatwick via the monorail and provides a 30-minute direct journeys to Central London via Victoria Station or London Bridge. Sofitel London Gatwick is also only a 20-minute direct rail journey to Brighton. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned, soundproof rooms with 24-hour room service. There is also a business centre, a concierge desk, as well as a short and long stay car park. LE PETIT REVEUR Restaurant Inspired by wanderlust and dreams of adventure, Le petit Reveur simply means 'The little dreamer' in French. Discover sophisticated and relaxed British Fare inspired by classic French Gastronomy. Vivre Restaurant is a casual Bistro Restaurant that offers a selection of High Street dishes. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the La Terrace Bar or The View from our Le Ceil Bar which serves a range of cocktails. Show full description

Set in Crawley, 24 km from Box Hill, Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is located 26 km from Hever Castle, 35 km from Nonsuch Park and 38 km from Morden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Colliers Wood is 40 km from the hotel, while Chessington World of Adventures is 40 km away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, a few steps from Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Set in 3 acres of award-winning grounds, Langshott Manor has an award-winning restaurant, luxurious rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gatwick Airport is just an 8-minute drive away. A member of ‘ Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, Langshott is a 16th-century manor house with traditional features like wooden beams and oak panelling. The hotel is near the M23 and M25 motorways, and central London is 30 minutes away by train. All of the individually designed rooms feature a large flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Some rooms have special features including four-poster beds, private patios or corner baths. Brasserie Dining offers an extensive wine list and an original dining menu, using some produce grown in the hotel gardens. There are also elegant terraces and lounges with open fires and original period features. It has been awarded 4 Red Stars from the AA. Show full description

Trendy. Creative. Friendly staff. Angmering Manor Hotel offers hotel accommodation, a restaurant and a bar, in the heart of Angmering Village. It is thought to have been built in the 16th century by missionaries. The bedrooms are individually decorated, and feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the building, and free private parking on site. Our à la carte restaurant offers fine, freshly prepared food cooked by an award-winning chef. A complimentary continental breakfast is available as standard, with a full English breakfast and other options available as additions. The hotel also features a heated indoor swimming pool, mini-gym and a sauna. There is a beauty therapist on site to provide a wide range of products and treatments for guests to enjoy. We recommend booking beauty treatments in advance as they are in high demand. Situated just off the A280, Angmering Manor Hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from both Worthing and Arundel, known for its magnificent castle. Show full description

Hilton London Gatwick Airport is connected to Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal via covered walkway and to North Terminal with a free 24/7 monorail link. This hotel is the perfect start to any journey from leisure to business with on-site fitness centre, variety of restaurants including a casual sports bar. The Hilton Gatwick is just minutes away from Gatwick Airport Station, offering 30-minute direct trains to central London via Victoria Station and London Bridge. The hotel is a 20-minute drive to Brighton and Hove. Hilton London Gatwick Airport features 2 bars and a coffee shop. The Garden Restaurant serves breakfast and an evening buffet, whilst Amy’s Restaurant offers intimate European modern dining. Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of the newly renovated modern, stylish bedrooms before your journey. The elegant rooms each have a private bathroom, a work desk and high-speed internet access. Rooms also offer on-demand movies. The reception, concierge and room service are all 24-hour. Show full description

Opposite Worthing Beach, this refurbished seafront property with a Victorian style dates from 1865. Enjoy full English breakfasts, sea views and traditional food in bustling The Burlington Bar. The Burlington overlooks the promenade and is about 10 minutes' walk from Worthing town centre. Worthing Pier and Pavilion Theatre are about 5 minutes' walk away. Spacious rooms have high ceilings and tea/coffee facilities. Victorian features blend with a modern décor, and some rooms have a sea view. Each room has its own bathroom. The Burlington Bar opens daily, and stays open until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Show full description

Central. Elegant. Very clean. In Horley, 5 minutes away from Gatwick Airport, this family-run hotel offers 24-hour airport transfer and a pick-up service at a nominal charge. Holiday parking is available. The Gatwick Corner House is 25 miles away from central London, which is easily accessible by train. Well placed for Gatwick Airport, the Corner House Hotel Gatwick with Holiday Parking offers a friendly atmosphere in which you can completely relax. Show full description

Super central. Cool. Great value. Norfolk Arms Hotel is 10 minutes from the coast at Littlehampton. Under the battlements of Arundel Castle, the historical hotel has rooms with period features. Surcharge parking is available on site. Set in a Georgian coaching inn, the individually designed rooms at the Norfolk Arms have an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Many boast unique character and traditional charm. The Castle Restaurant serves a traditional British menu using seasonal and local produce. The 2 cosy bars offer local ales and Wi-Fi access, and serve afternoon teas, light meals and snacks. Room service is also available. Built by the 10th Duke of Norfolk, The Norfolk Arms Hotel is just steps from Arundel Castle. With the scenic River Arun close by, the hotel is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of West Sussex. Lively Bognor Regis is a 20-minute drive away. Surcharge parking is available on site. Show full description

Friendly staff. Great restaurant. Opened August 2021. Situated in Henfield, 19 km from i360 Observation Tower, Tottington Manor Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 19 km of The Brighton Centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Tottington Manor Hotel offers some units with mountain views, and rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Churchill Square Shopping Centre is 19 km from the accommodation, while AMEX Stadium is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 36 km from Tottington Manor Hotel. Show full description

Located within 10 minutes’ walk of the London Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, this newly refurbished modern hotel offers king size beds, family rooms and stylish bedrooms all with individual air-conditioning. The Gatwick Hoppa Bus Company offers 24-hour Airport Transfers to and from the Hotel at the cost of £4.50 per journey. Central London is just 40 minutes away via the Gatwick Express Train service. The spacious rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Gatwick have laptop safes, tea/coffee and flat-screen TVs. We also offer have a Fitness Room onsite. Show full description

Centrally located, a few minutes' walk from Chichester Festival Theatre and the cathedral, this beautiful 18th-century building has a brasserie. Within Chichester's old city walls, this Grade II listed building still has many Georgian and Regency features, such as its fine staircase and full-height sash windows. Some rooms at Chichester Harbour Hotel have beautiful Georgian features and overlook North Street, whilst others look out to Priory Park or over the city's rooftops towards the cathedral. Free wireless internet access is available in public areas. Relaxed and informal, Chichester Harbour Hotel's brasserie offers classic meals and char-grilled meat and fish dishes, all made using great locally sourced produce. Show full description