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The new seafront hotel is set to be completed by 2024 and , which will be operated by Dalata Hotel Group. 

It will include a bar, dining facilities, and an open courtyard with cycle storage. 

The project is part of a wider Brighton hospitality scheme managed by Topland Group which includes the refurbishment of the nearby 323-bed Hilton Brighton Metropole hotel. 

The developer said the build further underlines its investment in the UK hospitality sector following its recent provision of a £16.5m lending facility secured against the LaLiT Hotel in London through its structured finance division. 

William Davies, an asset management director at Topland Group, said: “Alongside the major refurbishment underway at the adjacent Metropole, this new hotel will breathe new life into the Brighton seafront and provide a high-quality guest experience that will ultimately drive local growth.

“We’re looking forward to partnering with Dalata on a long lease basis as we continue to support a range of operators and the re-emergence of the hospitality sector following the pandemic.”

Sol Zakay, chairman and CEO of Topland Group, added: “The significant capital involved in this project, coupled with the strength of our structured finance division, highlights our commitment to the UK hospitality sector despite current headwinds.

“As market conditions continue to prove challenging, it’s important that we look beyond the end of this cycle, push ahead with our plans, and support those of our clients across a wide variety of sectors – standing ready to deploy additional capital and boost growth where possible.”