Una Hotel, Brighton Feb 08

My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to review Hotel Una, a luxury boutique hotel in Brighton. The theme of each room is based on Rivers from around the world reflecting their unique patterns and personalities. The owner of the hotel is an architect and visions Una to be set in harmony throughout. Una is named after his eldest daughter.

The hotel is spotless even down to the dishes on show in a glass cabinet at the lower levels of the stair case. The Hallways have lots of character too showing off the local art. The old lift is worth a mention as it judders upon each stop, exciting for the kids but not those adults with a hangover travelling to the sixth floor.

Decor                                                                                                                                                                                        The bar area is stylish with an array of fine wines, spirits and selection of bottled beers. Cosy leather chairs are placed around tiny tables to read a local paper or Brighton magazine.

The Room - Danube

It's all about the decor at Una. Each and every room is different to the next. We had a personal tour around ten of the best rooms. My mouth dropped with amazement at some of the furniture and design features, fine detail and high spacious ceilings.

In our room (Danube) we had a free standing bath for us to relax in whilst watching the 42 inch rotating plasma TV which can in turn be watched whilst in the super king sized bed with soft Egyptian linen. The walls full of original local artwork. The pillows are amazing, it's like your head melts into them and is a must for a good nights sleep. We also had a large leather sofa that curved around the back of the room with a connected foot/leg rest. The hotel offers DVD Rentals to watch in your peaceful room FREE OF CHARGE!     

Service                                                                                                                                                                                      The staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The General manager Rin, a pleasant Asian lady greeted us and made us feel welcome. The two concierges were crisply dressed and very professional with good experienced knowledge of the area; they couldn’t have been more helpful.

Food                                                                                                                                                                                           On this occasion we only managed to have breakfast which was delivered to our bedroom with a newspaper, a full non greasy English breakfast with fresh apple juice (There is a selection of fresh fruit, cereal and yoghurt also available together with fresh tea and coffee). Our breakfast came on a tray to eat in bed in front of the huge TV. We liked the room so much that we ordered a takeaway and relaxed on the sofa the evening before.

Atmosphere                                                                                                                                                                               The atmosphere in the hotel is tranquil. Music in the bar area is mellow and yoga like. The hotel will shortly have a full dining restaurant named after the owners other daughter Mia. My girlfriend and I are looking forward to reviewing the food when the restaurant opens later this summer.

The whole experience of Una was marvellous, my girlfriend and I plan to visit again to experience some of the other luxurious rooms. Each room is unique; some even have a private sauna and Jacuzzi. Massages are available upon request from a qualified physiotherapist.

Hotel Una is constantly changing with small alterations being made to rooms all the time. Una is currently developing a penthouse suite with private cinema which I cannot wait to see.