Suggestions please

Any suggestions for central hotels would be appreciated if I can persuade my sister to go with brighton please

Thank you for your suggestions. Not sure which places have direct train links from gatwick as don't want to faff around trying to tie up departures.

We will want to be central so we can walk to shops, restaurants etc. We will get taxis or uber as necessary.

I think Brighton is lovely, having visited it several times in the past. And probably no more unsafe than anywhere else.

Eastbourne is lovely and the sun always shines there - allegedly! Good public transport near the station. It’s a flat walk to the sea front.

I've never been to Brighton but not once have I heard of it being unsafe. I think there was some negative publicity about homeless people but that's a common problem in UK cities. It won't affect you as tourists.

How about Eastbourne? It's supposed to be the sunniest place in England. It's nice and flat for getting around with plenty of hotels and eateries.

Rye is absolutely lovely and very safe but not knowing how you plan to get about when there, how about Canterbury?

My DS lives in Brighton and it is one of the most interesting and safest places I know.

Hastings might suit you both, or Eastbourne.

I live an hour from Brighton and I have never heard about it being unsafe. It's got its grot spots like anywhere else but Brighton has a lot to offer. A disabled relative uses the trains quite a bit and always arranges help in advance at the stations he is due to use. He has never had a problem. Go to Brighton and enjoy it.

Brighton is a wonderful place to visit!

I went with a female friend a couple of years ago now and we had a wonderful time.

I strongly recommend a visit, I can't wait to go back.

As for the train you can ask for assisstance on all your journeys, it will be provided free.

If you think somewhere is unsafe, then no where is safe.

Holidays are for enjoyment not anxiety so I do hope you find somewhere to have a nice time.

I think you should persuade your friend to visit Brighton though, as it was your choice and is a great place!