THE owners of a Brighton hotel say they are planning to open seven more, including a second one in the city.

The Charm, a boutique hotel in New Steine, is the first of seven the owners want to start up across the country.

And because of the success of the Charm they have decided that number two will also be in Brighton, although nothing has yet been finalised.

The Golden Lotus Group owner Leo Nguyen, pictured second left with his team, said: “We are really pleased with the reaction of guests and the welcome we have had in Brighton from many of the local people.

“We are looking forward to contributing more to the hospitality industry in the city in 2017.”