The Hotel is conveniently located opposite Worthing railway Station. This large Victorian Hotel opened in 1898 and was called Central Hotel, but often known as the Railway. It has since been called Chapmans Hotel, then Grand Victorian, now renamed as Railway Hotel. It is where the local branch of CAMRA was formed in 1988. It has etched window glass and a large etched mirror behind the bar. Railway memorabilia are displayed on the walls. Underwent significant refurbishment under ownership of portobello in early 2023.There are 35 hotel rooms. Room for 100 food covers in the bar and more outside.