The Grand Hotel is a magnificent 19th century hotel set in the west end of King Edward's parade, on the Eastbourne seafront, one mile from Beachy Head. The 152 individually designed guestrooms feature period styling with dressing tables and small seating areas. All include wireless Internet connections, satellite television, coffee and tea makers, clock radios, safes, trouser presses, and complimentary mineral water. The bathrooms are equipped with bathrobes, hairdryers, and designer toiletries.
Guests can choose to dine in the Garden Restaurant, which serves traditional English cuisine, or in the more intimate Mirabelle, where contemporary Mediterranean food is on the menu. Those on business can make use of conference rooms equipped with audio-visual equipment and secretarial services Guests can also indulge in pampering beauty and aromath erapy treatments in the health spa, which also houses an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool tub, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, and a hair salon. An outdoor pool is open in the summer months. Other facilities include a babysitting service, children's play area, 24-hour room service, and complimentary secure parking. Guests can look up local information on the high-speed Internet services and seek tour assistance from the attentive staff. Nearby attractions include Drusillas Zoo Park and the English Wine Centre, both within five miles of the hotel vicinity. Gatwick Airport is located 22 miles from the hotel. National Express coaches run to destinations nationwide; all depart from the ground floor of the South Terminal. Jetlink services run to Brighton and depart from the ground floor of the South Terminal. The best way to get around Eastbourne is by bus or on foot.