The hotel is 30-seconds’ walk from the beach, right next to the Ferris wheel and easy to find. The hotel is also known as “The White Palace”, and that name does justice. Compared to Brighton I find the urban plan much newer and prettier in Eastbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe arrived at 1pm and the room was not ready yet. The sightseeing bus stop is just in front of the hotel, which brings you to the beautiful coast.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe hotel was purposely built in 1875. It’s maintained very well considering that history, and you barely see wear and tear anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUpon entering the lobby, there’s the Palm Court Strings restaurant on the left-hand side that serves afternoon tea.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAnd a lounge bar at the end of the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe receptionist thanked me for being a World of Hyatt member. As it’s a bank holiday I wasn’t expecting any upgrade at all, and it really surprised me when they mentioned an upgrade to the sea-view room. The sea-view however, needs to be taken with a pinch of salt:<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAs a lowly Explorist I’m not really disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe room is up to the standard of an old five-star hotel, except for that tiny TV from the last century.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nI don’t like the single bed or the stiff mattress so much. The key holder looks classy:<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWorld of Hyatt bookings all come with complimentary breakfast, served at the Garden Restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe buffet’s spread is quite limited and I don’t praise its quality either. I find the breakfast at UK five-star hotels below average in general.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe ordered the traditional breakfast, porridge and pancake from the menu, which are so-so.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThere’s an outdoor swimming pool and it is heated – have to give the hotel some credits for this.<\/p>\n\n\n