The Malmaison itself is decent, located by the marina so if you upgrade to a sea view it’s lovely. The view the other direction less so- it’s a tired looking mostly empty shopping development and Asda carpark. Below the hotel on the boardwalk are a selection of chain restaurants -Pizza Express, Nando’s, Zizzi, Prezzo and a TGI, McDonalds and Five Guys a couple of minutes walk away. No independents that we noticed which is a shame. Free parking is a bonus. But, it’s not in the main town and not really walkable so you’d have to drive into town and pay the extortionate parking prices to experience Brighton’s character.