The newly refurbished New Steine is a Georgian Townhouse with a modern and chic twist. Centrally located and just a few yards from the seafront, the hotel is perfect for the leisure or business traveller with more than a touch of luxury.

The 20 bedrooms have been designed to be a relaxing haven for guests and are bedecked in shades of crisp white, dark chocolate and creamy coffee. A choice of Family, Triple, Double and Single mean that most families, couples and singles are well catered for and with facilities including direct dial telephones, flatscreen LCD TVs with 45 channels, tea/coffee, free wireless internet access, 24 hour room service and luxury toiletries all included, you'll be well equipped for your stay. There is even a personalised concierge service at your beck and call to arrange anything from restaurant and travel bookings as well as advice on what to do and see in Brighton.

New Steine Hotel, along with its sister-hotel, Gullivers, is one of only a handful of Brighton's unique hotels to have an on-site bar and bistro which, in addition to the very generous breakfast selection, also offers French inspired a la carte and daily specials in the evening. Having recently won an AA Breakfast and Dinner Award for outstanding quality and service, the ingredients featured in the delicious range of dishes on offer are locally sourced from Sussex farmers and producers and of the highest quality. For little pickers, there's also a snack menu - perfect for pre-theatre or nightlife.

New for the New Steine Hotel & Gullivers are two conference and private dining rooms. The Trouville Room offers conferencing for up to 45 Theatre Style, 35 board room style, along with smaller capacities in Boardroom, Reception or Banquet styles with natural light and a private patio. The Ivory and Ebony rooms each hold a maximum of 30 in theatre style. With direct dial telephone, free wireless internet, bottled mineral water, pencils and pads, flipchart and televisions all available to event planners. These modern and spacious rooms offer something a little different from the usual business meeting, lunch, dinner or party venues in town. Day Delegate and 24 Hour Delegate packages are also available for parties over 8.

Monday, 21st November 11

Brighton based artist Linda Boucher, uses traditional oil painting techniques to create her contemporary paintings of glamorous women, and their gorgeous belongings.

Best known for her Red Shoe Paintings, you’ll find all kinds of objects of desire, from Disco Balls to Lipsticks- Powder Puffs to Russian Dolls within her still life paintings.

Drawing on her love of vintage movies, and stunning colours Linda also paints wonderful portraits of women. These paintings have a really contemporary feel, blended with fashions from the 1940s & 50s.

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