Comments on: Worthing’s Art Deco Beach Hotel – the latest victim of English philistinism.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:25:40 +0000

Onslow Court is about to begin a massive regeneration program. The first part is underway now. A brand-new state of the art communal boiler is being installed underground. The option for individual boilers was thrown out in favour of keeping the building as original as possible. April 2013 sees the beginning of the first phase of renovations to the front façade. The building will look splendid by the autumn of 2013, the intention is to start the back of the building is renovating in 2014. It is a big job with a big budget.

By: WolfieWolfgang (Colin Bell)

WolfieWolfgang (Colin Bell) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:53:33 +0000

I agree with you Anonymous – shame though that there's nothing we can do. I hope some Worthing residents will remember this when it comes time to vote in the next council.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:04:27 +0000

I stayed at the Beach Hotel once in 1982 and it was a terrific experience. I drove past it today - and it was gone! I felt sick.

The art deco exterior and interior had charm that money just can't buy. It gave character to the town, it stood out as a landmark. The replacement is glass and concrete and without character of any kind. Just like a hundred other modern hotels throughout Europe.

Worthing Council has shot itself in the foot with this redevelopment. Heads should roll.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:19:36 +0000

I went to the hotel as a boy too on family holidays and loved it. Very sad to see it go. Modernism isnt always right…
The Barclays was the second choice when the beach was busy, gonna check that next!