The hotel is at the Marina end of Brighton-about an hour's walk or 10 minute car journey to the pier. The hotel staff were very welcoming and polite. The bar area, over looking the marina, was stylish and we enjoyed a couple of drinks there before heading out. Our room was, as expected, clean small but comfortable. There were tea and coffee bags and enough milk for a decent coffee. The bathroom was clean and the shower, despite taking ages to heat up, was good. We didn't eat at the Malmaisson so we can't advise on that. Overall a nice stay at a decent hotel.