DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole operates with a simple philosophy: one size fits one. Every event is treated as unique, and the hotel’s layout, services and teams are structured to adapt accordingly. Our sales team plays a central role in the earliest stage of this process. Each enquiry is managed by a dedicated Sales Executive who works with the client to understand their objectives, event format and budget expectations. They curate a tailored proposal that aligns the event’s needs with the most suitable spaces, menu options, technology solutions and accommodation requirements. This ensures clarity from the outset and provides organisers with a proposal built specifically for their event rather than a standardised package.

The hotel’s versatility begins with the scale and breadth of its offering. Home to 321 guest bedrooms and 24 meeting and event spaces totalling 6,000 square metres, the venue can host events for up to 3,000 delegates. The configuration range is one of its core strengths: spaces can operate independently for boardroom meetings, breakouts and private functions, or can be interconnected to create large-scale footprints suitable for conferences, exhibitions and multi‑zone productions. This adaptability was significantly enhanced through a £26 million refurbishment in 2023, which revitalised event spaces, public areas and bedrooms to elevate flexibility, technology and functionality across the hotel.

The hotel’s largest and most dynamic event capability is centred around the Oxford, Cambridge and Durham Suites. These interconnecting rooms can be used separately or combined to create a substantial multi‑functional space. The Oxford Suite, accommodating up to 1,247 delegates in theatre style, is designed to function as a true blank canvas for conferences, exhibitions and productions requiring staging, lighting and branding. The ability to merge with Cambridge and Durham supports complex zoning, delegate flow and audience management. Events in these spaces are backed by Encore, the hotel’s in‑house AV partner, which is permanently based on site. This ensures seamless alignment between pre‑production, rehearsals and delivery, with support from technicians who know the building’s infrastructure, acoustics and capabilities.

For small to mid‑scale meetings, the Renaissance Suites—introduced as part of the 2023 refurbishment—offer six purpose-built rooms equipped with natural daylight, modern interiors and built‑in AV. The Suites are in their own wing of the hotel, with a dedicated breakout area suitable for food and beverage. These rooms are ideal for workshops, training, board meetings and leadership sessions, with integrated technology designed to minimise external setup and streamline transitions between formats.

The hotel also offers distinctive character-led spaces for events that require a particular setting or atmosphere. The Clarence Suite, originally built in 1819 as a chapel and later operating as the country’s first licensed continental‑style casino in the 1960s, features a vaulted ceiling and three chandeliers, making it well‑suited to dinners, ceremonies, weddings and formal events. The Chartwell Suite, located on the top floor, provides panoramic coastal views and carries a wartime history as a former rooftop gunners’ post. It is used for private dining, cocktail evenings, receptions and senior meetings where privacy and setting are key considerations.

Catering versatility is a central element of the hotel’s operations. The culinary team delivers multiple menu formats, including low‑carbon, finger food and banquet menus, and can cater to most dietary requirements. Personalised menus are created when required, including those built around locally sourced or sustainable ingredients. Menu options are continuously reviewed to maintain quality, consistency and relevance to event needs, ensuring suitability for both high-volume service and bespoke dining experiences.

Sustainability broadens the versatility of our spaces, remaining a key priority for the hotel and reiterated to our guests. Events hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole are carbon-neutral at no additional cost to the client. Using Hilton’s LightStay platform, the hotel measures the carbon footprint of each event—covering energy, water and waste—and offsets it through projects supported by ClimeCo. This works alongside the hotel’s commitment to broaching the gap between event planners and our local community, providing organizers with a list of key local charities and organisations and how they can support.