Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.
No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Lunch and dinner use The Salt Room as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, January availability or a reservation, not a city average and not a seven-day dining plan; dish names are not dietary or allergen certification. Any optional UK service charge is excluded and clearly optional, not mandatory; unlisted cover or service is unknown, not zero. Dinner B here is three savory dishes, not a starter, main and dessert. Menu charges: 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.
Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG · Example A
Total for two adults
2,315.62 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,315.62 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; no sea-view guarantee. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
165.40 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 513 GBP (stay) = 513 GBP ≈ 678.89 USD
Source-backed: Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG — Standard Double Room. 513.00 GBP for six nights. Standard Double Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; no sea-view guarantee; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 GBP (person-breakfast) = 112 GBP ≈ 148.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 21 GBP (person-lunch) = 294 GBP ≈ 389.07 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 32 GBP (person-dinner) = 448 GBP ≈ 592.87 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 1.26 GBP (adult-day) = 17.64 GBP ≈ 23.34 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 15 GBP (adult-direction) = 60 GBP ≈ 79.40 USD
Source-backed: Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 GBP (adult-day) = 84 GBP ≈ 111.16 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 GBP (adult) = 200 GBP ≈ 264.67 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG — Standard Double Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; no sea-view guarantee. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG · Example B
Total for two adults
2,593.53 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,593.53 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; no sea-view guarantee. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
185.25 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 513 GBP (stay) = 513 GBP ≈ 678.89 USD
Source-backed: Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG — Standard Double Room. 513.00 GBP for six nights. Standard Double Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; no sea-view guarantee; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 GBP (person-breakfast) = 112 GBP ≈ 148.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 21 GBP (person-lunch) = 294 GBP ≈ 389.07 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 47 GBP (person-dinner) = 658 GBP ≈ 870.78 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 1.26 GBP (adult-day) = 17.64 GBP ≈ 23.34 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 15 GBP (adult-direction) = 60 GBP ≈ 79.40 USD
Source-backed: Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 GBP (adult-day) = 84 GBP ≈ 111.16 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 GBP (adult) = 200 GBP ≈ 264.67 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront by IHG — Standard Double Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; no sea-view guarantee. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG · Example A
Total for two adults
2,229.59 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,229.59 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16:00on 18 January 2027; no prepayment; kitchenette does not automatically imply meal savings. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
159.26 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 544 GBP (stay) = 544 GBP ≈ 719.91 USD
Source-backed: Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG — Queen Studio Suite. 544.00 GBP for six nights. Queen Studio Suite; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 16:00on 18 January 2027; no prepayment; kitchenette does not automatically imply meal savings; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 GBP (person-breakfast) = 16 GBP ≈ 21.17 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 21 GBP (person-lunch) = 294 GBP ≈ 389.07 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 32 GBP (person-dinner) = 448 GBP ≈ 592.87 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 1.26 GBP (adult-day) = 17.64 GBP ≈ 23.34 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 15 GBP (adult-direction) = 60 GBP ≈ 79.40 USD
Source-backed: Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 GBP (adult-day) = 84 GBP ≈ 111.16 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 GBP (adult) = 200 GBP ≈ 264.67 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG — Queen Studio Suite; breakfast included for two. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 16:00on 18 January 2027; no prepayment; kitchenette does not automatically imply meal savings. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG · Example B
Total for two adults
2,507.50 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,507.50 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16:00on 18 January 2027; no prepayment; kitchenette does not automatically imply meal savings. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
179.11 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 544 GBP (stay) = 544 GBP ≈ 719.91 USD
Source-backed: Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG — Queen Studio Suite. 544.00 GBP for six nights. Queen Studio Suite; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 16:00on 18 January 2027; no prepayment; kitchenette does not automatically imply meal savings; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 GBP (person-breakfast) = 16 GBP ≈ 21.17 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 21 GBP (person-lunch) = 294 GBP ≈ 389.07 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 47 GBP (person-dinner) = 658 GBP ≈ 870.78 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 1.26 GBP (adult-day) = 17.64 GBP ≈ 23.34 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 15 GBP (adult-direction) = 60 GBP ≈ 79.40 USD
Source-backed: Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 GBP (adult-day) = 84 GBP ≈ 111.16 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 GBP (adult) = 200 GBP ≈ 264.67 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG — Queen Studio Suite; breakfast included for two. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 16:00on 18 January 2027; no prepayment; kitchenette does not automatically imply meal savings. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole · Example A
Total for two adults
2,563.09 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,563.09 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; mobility label not independently audited; no sea-view guarantee. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
183.08 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 700 GBP (stay) = 700 GBP ≈ 926.36 USD
Source-backed: DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole — Queen Room – Mobility Access. 700.00 GBP for six nights. Queen Room – Mobility Access; room only; Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; mobility label not independently audited; no sea-view guarantee; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 GBP (person-breakfast) = 112 GBP ≈ 148.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 21 GBP (person-lunch) = 294 GBP ≈ 389.07 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 32 GBP (person-dinner) = 448 GBP ≈ 592.87 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 1.26 GBP (adult-day) = 17.64 GBP ≈ 23.34 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 15 GBP (adult-direction) = 60 GBP ≈ 79.40 USD
Source-backed: Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 GBP (adult-day) = 84 GBP ≈ 111.16 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 GBP (adult) = 200 GBP ≈ 264.67 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole — Queen Room – Mobility Access; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; mobility label not independently audited; no sea-view guarantee. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole · Example B
Total for two adults
2,841.00 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,841.00 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; mobility label not independently audited; no sea-view guarantee. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
202.93 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 700 GBP (stay) = 700 GBP ≈ 926.36 USD
Source-backed: DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole — Queen Room – Mobility Access. 700.00 GBP for six nights. Queen Room – Mobility Access; room only; Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; mobility label not independently audited; no sea-view guarantee; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No separate January visitor levy quantified in this review; provider-inclusive display is not proof all possible additions are settled. Unknown charges are not zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 GBP (person-breakfast) = 112 GBP ≈ 148.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 21 GBP (person-lunch) = 294 GBP ≈ 389.07 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 47 GBP (person-dinner) = 658 GBP ≈ 870.78 USD
Source-backed: The Salt Room: Crab linguine 21 lunch; sea bass 26 plus chips 6 dinnerA; B adds prawn toastie 9 and focaccia 6 (savory starter and bread, no dessert). Full portions per adult, not shared allocation. 12.5% discretionary excluded, cashless venue Dessert source 429; deliberately no dessert claim. Current posted menu benchmark, not guaranteed January food or seven-day restaurant itinerary. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 1.26 GBP (adult-day) = 17.64 GBP ≈ 23.34 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 15 GBP (adult-direction) = 60 GBP ≈ 79.40 USD
Source-backed: Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 GBP (adult-day) = 84 GBP ≈ 111.16 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 GBP (adult) = 200 GBP ≈ 264.67 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole — Queen Room – Mobility Access; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; mobility label not independently audited; no sea-view guarantee. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 GBP = 1.32337 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes
Practical notes
Arrival is modelled from London Gatwick Airport — selected gateway (LGW). Gatwick LGW rail to Brighton from South Terminal station; North Terminal needs inter-terminal shuttle. GBP 15 per adult-direction is an allowance, not fare quote. Operator/ticket restrictions and hotel transfer need confirmation; London Oyster guidance is not Brighton validity. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. Named menus are dated benchmarks; breakfast, water, urban mobility, activities and additional drinks remain editorial allowances. Recheck room terms and unresolved fees before booking.
Limits of these examples
Covers Brighton and Hove city, seafront and cultural districts; South Downs excursions and paid attractions separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.
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