The Thistle, Brighton is a large seafront hotel situated right on a lively promenade, 100 meters from the fun and games of the pier and adjacent to the main shopping area. Visitors to Brighton are just across the road from Brighton beach and the famous pier, while the funky shops, bars, restaurants and clubs for which the city is well known can be found within 500 meters of the hotel. For those arriving by plane, Gatwick airport is 35 miles away and has frequent direct trains to Brighton.