Bow Street Runner in Brighton, England

Each room includes a flat-screen TV/DVD, tea/coffee facilities, and a mini fridge. The private shower room has a rainfall-style showerhead and is stocked with towels and toiletries. Rooms are cleaned daily, and guests receive a fresh supply of breakfast items each morning.

The hotel sits 100 metres from the Hove seafront and 30 metres from Western Road, which has restaurants, shops, and nightlife. The Lanes in central Brighton are a 15-minute walk away. Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, and the Theatre Royal are all about one mile from the property.

On-street parking is available, and the host sells 24-hour parking permits for £10 per day. Guests can check in early by collecting keys from the bar, and luggage storage is offered after checkout. The accommodation is above the pub, with two flights of stairs; staff carry suitcases up for guests.

The downstairs pub serves drinks but no food, with no loud music or games machines to disturb guests. A separate entrance allows guests to come and go without passing through the bar. Staff are consistently praised for friendliness, and the resident dog Bo adds to the welcoming atmosphere.

Location: 100 metres from Hove seafront, 30 metres from Western Road shops

Rooms: flat-screen TV/DVD, mini fridge, rainfall shower

Breakfast: continental provisions restocked daily in room

Parking: on-street permits at £10 per day from host

Access: private entrance, luggage storage, staff carry suitcases