Sorry to hear that yet another hotel in Eastbourne is up for sale. This time it is the Big Sleep which is part of a chain of hotels, predominantly owned by Cosmo Fry. The 50 bedroom hotel has a price tag of £1.6 million and was described by the Travel Trade Gazette as the 'Travel Lodge with sex appeal'.
A single hotel up for sale may not be too much of a worry but when it becomes part of a trend then someting needs to be done. The Heatherleigh, Carlton Court, Palm Court, Claremont and the Alexandra....plus a load more guest houses are all up for sale at this time.
Of course the good news is that Premier Inn have bought the old Co-Op building although buying the building and opening a hotel is not quite the same....and no sign of any work to date I have to say.
So my advice is book early to get a room then check that the hotel is still operating as you get closer to your stay. Alternatively book yourself into the da Vinci...is the best advice I can give!!!
