Downs Hotel
$173
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Avg. for September
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$173
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Downs Hotel average $120 in January, the cheapest month, and $212 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $120 |
| February | $125 |
| March | $128 |
| April | $133 |
| May | $141 |
| June | $162 |
| July | $212 |
| August | $200 |
| September | $173 |
| October | $136 |
| November | $135 |
| December | $127 |
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Most expensive: July (~$212)
Cheapest: January (~$120)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Downs Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Downs Hotel in Brighton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and American Express Stadium. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Brighton Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Brighton Racecourse.
What's nearby
Brighton Racecourse(1.9 miles)
American Express Stadium(2.3 miles)
University of Sussex(2.4 miles)
Queens Park(2.4 miles)
Roedean School(2.5 miles)
University of Brighton(2.5 miles)
East Brighton Golf Club(2.6 miles)
Sussex Square(2.7 miles)
Windmill Mini-Golf Course(2.8 miles)
Brighton Beach(3 miles)
Brighton Marina(3.1 miles)
North Laine(2.9 miles)
St. Bartholomew's Church(3 miles)
South Downs Way(3 miles)
Brighton Dome(3.2 miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(32.8 miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(78.3 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(68.5 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(87.4 miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(98.8 miles)
Location
Warren Road, Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Brighton Racecourse (1.9 miles)
American Express Stadium (2.3 miles)
University of Sussex (2.4 miles)
Queens Park (2.4 miles)
Roedean School (2.5 miles)
University of Brighton (2.5 miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 740 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
25%
Couple
30%
Family
16%
Group
18%
Solo
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Downs Hotel is a pub-with-rooms offering clean modern bedrooms, easy bus links and free on-site parking for Brighton visits; most guests sleep well thanks to double glazing, though some report bar or road noise in some rooms.
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What guests think
Downs Hotel is a pub-with-rooms offering clean modern bedrooms, easy bus links and free on-site parking for Brighton visits; most guests sleep well thanks to double glazing, though some report bar or road noise in some rooms.
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with many newly refurbished, but a few feel hot in warm weather due to limited window opening or heating quirks. Guests consistently praise the helpful, friendly team, and many highlight smooth stays. Food—especially breakfast—is widely praised, though dinner can be hit and miss. A good-value base outside the centre with straightforward access to Brighton and the South Downs.
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Facilities
On-site pub/bar and free parking are widely noted positives. Some rooms also feature air conditioning.
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10
Fred
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Swift check in, friendly welcoming staff. Large free car park on site. Large room great shower and view.
Swift check in, friendly welcoming staff. Large free car park on site. Large room great shower and view.
10
Roland
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Really pleased to have found this hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and the rooms was just right. Breakfast was great with lots of choice! It has good access to all areas of Brighton and regular bus services. The very unusual thing is that is has plenty of parking and free, rare in Brighton! I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Really pleased to have found this hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and the rooms was just right. Breakfast was great with lots of choice! It has good access to all areas of Brighton and regular bus services. The very unusual thing is that is has plenty of parking and free, rare in Brighton! I would not hesitate to stay here again!
10
Helen
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel rooms very modern with air con. Very clean and very nice breakfast. Great location for exploring the area
Lovely hotel rooms very modern with air con. Very clean and very nice breakfast. Great location for exploring the area
10
Dave
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent all roùnd , room was lovely and clean, massive modern bathroom and the room had new air conditioning plus triple glazing All staff were amazing as well , would certainly return
Excellent all roùnd , room was lovely and clean, massive modern bathroom and the room had new air conditioning plus triple glazing All staff were amazing as well , would certainly return
10
Vanessa
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Booked an overnight stay prior to a university tour at the university of Sussex the next day. Location is great with free parking and breakfast included. I picked this hotel as it is the closest accommodation to the University Check in is via the bar and not clearly signposted so that would be helpful for new arrivals. Room 6 was warm clean and spacious with a huge en suite bathroom with large oval bath and massive shower. Large fluffy towels and great quality shower products. Very comfortable and large bed with plenty of pillows and warm quilt. Bar food was speedy and a good selection available. Breakfast choices were great and the food was tasty with a hot plate with our full English breakfasts with local produce. A lovely hotel in a great location with views of the coast
Booked an overnight stay prior to a university tour at the university of Sussex the next day. Location is great with free parking and breakfast included. I picked this hotel as it is the closest accommodation to the University Check in is via the bar and not clearly signposted so that would be helpful for new arrivals. Room 6 was warm clean and spacious with a huge en suite bathroom with large oval bath and massive shower. Large fluffy towels and great quality shower products. Very comfortable and large bed with plenty of pillows and warm quilt. Bar food was speedy and a good selection available. Breakfast choices were great and the food was tasty with a hot plate with our full English breakfasts with local produce. A lovely hotel in a great location with views of the coast
8
Kathryn
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
10
Annie
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. Daughter slept well on the sofa bed. I slept like a log in main bed. Aircon. Nice and clean. Great bathroom, and staff very friendly and helpful. Bus stop opposite into town. Cheap Uber to the Amex Stadium. All in all a great stay.
Lovely room. Daughter slept well on the sofa bed. I slept like a log in main bed. Aircon. Nice and clean. Great bathroom, and staff very friendly and helpful. Bus stop opposite into town. Cheap Uber to the Amex Stadium. All in all a great stay.
10
Guy
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay , nice room especially the bed and shower. Nice bar area and enjoyed the breakfast. Bus stop opposite to take you into the city of Brighton, cab back from the city centre only £12.50 so hotel in great location.
Great stay , nice room especially the bed and shower. Nice bar area and enjoyed the breakfast. Bus stop opposite to take you into the city of Brighton, cab back from the city centre only £12.50 so hotel in great location.
10
annette
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely rooms breakfast good parking on site 10 min uber taxi to Brighton.
Lovely rooms breakfast good parking on site 10 min uber taxi to Brighton.
10
Roland
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was a great find. It may only have a 3.5 star rating, but the experience was definitely 5 star. From the moment that we walked in, we were welcomed with a happy smile from the staff, who worked quickly and efficiently to get us checked in and shown up to our room. Well what can I say about the room. It was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and it was just perfect. There was even a little card left by Chelsea from the housekeeping team, to welcome us for our stay. What a thoughtful touch. The accommodation is above the pub/ restaurant part of the building, but also has its own access door, so you can come and go as you please. Breakfast was included and there is an option to gave either a continental style, or a full English. The views from the front of the hotel are amazing, looking over the downs towards the sea and Brighton. There is a bus stop almost outside, where you can catch either the number 2 or the 22 busses into Brighton if you don’t fancy taking the car and paying the extremely high price carpark charges. Busses run approximately every 20 minutes. If you are looking for a lovely base to explore Brighton from, without having to stay in the town itself, then I would highly recommend The Downs Hotel. We had a great stay. Thank you everyone who looked after us so well.
This hotel was a great find. It may only have a 3.5 star rating, but the experience was definitely 5 star. From the moment that we walked in, we were welcomed with a happy smile from the staff, who worked quickly and efficiently to get us checked in and shown up to our room. Well what can I say about the room. It was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and it was just perfect. There was even a little card left by Chelsea from the housekeeping team, to welcome us for our stay. What a thoughtful touch. The accommodation is above the pub/ restaurant part of the building, but also has its own access door, so you can come and go as you please. Breakfast was included and there is an option to gave either a continental style, or a full English. The views from the front of the hotel are amazing, looking over the downs towards the sea and Brighton. There is a bus stop almost outside, where you can catch either the number 2 or the 22 busses into Brighton if you don’t fancy taking the car and paying the extremely high price carpark charges. Busses run approximately every 20 minutes. If you are looking for a lovely base to explore Brighton from, without having to stay in the town itself, then I would highly recommend The Downs Hotel. We had a great stay. Thank you everyone who looked after us so well.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are consistently very clean and well kept, with housekeeping often praised by name. A few guests noted no servicing during multi-night stays.
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Dave
Apr 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff were very helpful throughout stay and informative of the local area. Food in the evening was great too. I have driven past The Downs Hotel many times on my way to stay in Brighton Marina for work in the area. The Down is definitely my new choice of hotel in the Brighton and Hove area.
Room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff were very helpful throughout stay and informative of the local area. Food in the evening was great too. I have driven past The Downs Hotel many times on my way to stay in Brighton Marina for work in the area. The Down is definitely my new choice of hotel in the Brighton and Hove area.
8
Marianna
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ottimo hotel sopra un pub. Stanza e bagno nuovi e curati nell'arredo. Buona pulizia degli ambienti e buona colazione. Unica pecca non ci è stata rifatta la stanza. Il personale si è limitato solo rimpinguare capsule del caffè e biscotti, ma non sono stati rifatti i letti, pulito il bagno né cambiati gli asciugamani. Ci siamo fermati due notti e non è stato un grande disagio. Solo per questo non assegno il massimo alla pulizia. Il ristorante è buono e adeguato nel prezzo
Ottimo hotel sopra un pub. Stanza e bagno nuovi e curati nell'arredo. Buona pulizia degli ambienti e buona colazione. Unica pecca non ci è stata rifatta la stanza. Il personale si è limitato solo rimpinguare capsule del caffè e biscotti, ma non sono stati rifatti i letti, pulito il bagno né cambiati gli asciugamani. Ci siamo fermati due notti e non è stato un grande disagio. Solo per questo non assegno il massimo alla pulizia. Il ristorante è buono e adeguato nel prezzo
8
MISS
Jan 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I stayed here for 2 nights and my room was beautifully decorated, really clean and smelt great - thank you Chelsea and Myline for the lovely clean room and little touches were also appreciated. Parking is a bit small but not a big issue. All the staff were very friendly, welcoming and accommodating and I would recommend staying here to anyone.
I stayed here for 2 nights and my room was beautifully decorated, really clean and smelt great - thank you Chelsea and Myline for the lovely clean room and little touches were also appreciated. Parking is a bit small but not a big issue. All the staff were very friendly, welcoming and accommodating and I would recommend staying here to anyone.
10
Neil
Feb 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room and bed massive Spotlessly clean Great breakfast Really friendly staff Whats not to like
Room and bed massive Spotlessly clean Great breakfast Really friendly staff Whats not to like
8
Anna
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rummet var stort och badrummet såg nyrenoverat ut. Bra läge både nära Brighton och Gatwick. Bra frukost och god mat i restaurangen.
Rummet var stort och badrummet såg nyrenoverat ut. Bra läge både nära Brighton och Gatwick. Bra frukost och god mat i restaurangen.
8
Kathryn
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
10
Grahame
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
An absolutely fabulous stay. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Cleanliness was perfect in both room and bathroom. The bathroom itself was stylish with a lovely shower. Breakfast was ample and very very tasty. Good quality TV, and room service was available with meals from the bar I noticed (I did not need this service). Even though on a main road the noise was minimal so assume there was good double glazing. There was some noise with music from the downstairs bar but this finished at a reasonable hour. For the price the Downs Hotel in my eyes is a little gem.
An absolutely fabulous stay. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Cleanliness was perfect in both room and bathroom. The bathroom itself was stylish with a lovely shower. Breakfast was ample and very very tasty. Good quality TV, and room service was available with meals from the bar I noticed (I did not need this service). Even though on a main road the noise was minimal so assume there was good double glazing. There was some noise with music from the downstairs bar but this finished at a reasonable hour. For the price the Downs Hotel in my eyes is a little gem.
8
Shelley
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely room. Great bed. Big bathroom. Breakfast was delicious. Shame no housekeeping, especially in that heat and bins were full. Music from downstairs was a put off ... We expected it in the evenings (the rooms are above a pub) but not so early in the morning (it was on for breakfast so an early alarm call).
Lovely room. Great bed. Big bathroom. Breakfast was delicious. Shame no housekeeping, especially in that heat and bins were full. Music from downstairs was a put off ... We expected it in the evenings (the rooms are above a pub) but not so early in the morning (it was on for breakfast so an early alarm call).
10
Deborah
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay- friendly staff, lovely spacious room. Squeaky clean and excellent breakfast. We’ll be back.
Great stay- friendly staff, lovely spacious room. Squeaky clean and excellent breakfast. We’ll be back.
10
Chris
Jan 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly and rooms are a good size - our bathroom was huge Good housekeeping room was clean with everything you need Allow dogs to stay to😁
Staff friendly and rooms are a good size - our bathroom was huge Good housekeeping room was clean with everything you need Allow dogs to stay to😁
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Rooms
Many rooms are spacious, comfortable and recently refurbished, with very comfy beds and some offering sea or Downs views. However, several guests mention heat in warm weather or limited window opening, and some rooms near the bar or road can be noisy or bright.
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Andrew
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was really nice, spacious bathroom . Bed very comfortable. Would recommend
The room was really nice, spacious bathroom . Bed very comfortable. Would recommend
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Danielle
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful room with lots of space. Great for a family. We plan to stay here again. The breakfast was also amazing! Oh and the location was only a 5minute drive from the marina which has free parking.
Beautiful room with lots of space. Great for a family. We plan to stay here again. The breakfast was also amazing! Oh and the location was only a 5minute drive from the marina which has free parking.
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Dave
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent all roùnd , room was lovely and clean, massive modern bathroom and the room had new air conditioning plus triple glazing All staff were amazing as well , would certainly return
Excellent all roùnd , room was lovely and clean, massive modern bathroom and the room had new air conditioning plus triple glazing All staff were amazing as well , would certainly return
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gail
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Probably the worst room location I have ever stayed in It was outside the hotel on path to garden and on main road with a door to the room with a very small window and a blind at the door not fitting so let in light Toilet leaking all night on first night fixed by manager next morning asked for different room was told non available Had no choice but to stay as it we had to stay to see someone Room number 7 Food was good
Probably the worst room location I have ever stayed in It was outside the hotel on path to garden and on main road with a door to the room with a very small window and a blind at the door not fitting so let in light Toilet leaking all night on first night fixed by manager next morning asked for different room was told non available Had no choice but to stay as it we had to stay to see someone Room number 7 Food was good
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Gareth
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are great - friendly and helpful. Rooms I booked were ok based on price and amenities. Location of rooms I booked dreadful. Accessed directly from outside and 1 in particular with a window next to the cross roads and traffic lights on a very busy road. Noise unacceptable through both the door and the window - felt a bit like Harry Potter fitted in under the stairs. The roller blind / blackout blind on the door is a waste of time as the door closure mechanism at the top of the door meant the blind starts part way down the door and light streams through as soon as day breaks and the bed is sited directly in front so it hits you right in the face. Very disappointing overall. Breakfast was good.
Staff are great - friendly and helpful. Rooms I booked were ok based on price and amenities. Location of rooms I booked dreadful. Accessed directly from outside and 1 in particular with a window next to the cross roads and traffic lights on a very busy road. Noise unacceptable through both the door and the window - felt a bit like Harry Potter fitted in under the stairs. The roller blind / blackout blind on the door is a waste of time as the door closure mechanism at the top of the door meant the blind starts part way down the door and light streams through as soon as day breaks and the bed is sited directly in front so it hits you right in the face. Very disappointing overall. Breakfast was good.
10
Annie
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. Daughter slept well on the sofa bed. I slept like a log in main bed. Aircon. Nice and clean. Great bathroom, and staff very friendly and helpful. Bus stop opposite into town. Cheap Uber to the Amex Stadium. All in all a great stay.
Lovely room. Daughter slept well on the sofa bed. I slept like a log in main bed. Aircon. Nice and clean. Great bathroom, and staff very friendly and helpful. Bus stop opposite into town. Cheap Uber to the Amex Stadium. All in all a great stay.
10
Grahame
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
An absolutely fabulous stay. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Cleanliness was perfect in both room and bathroom. The bathroom itself was stylish with a lovely shower. Breakfast was ample and very very tasty. Good quality TV, and room service was available with meals from the bar I noticed (I did not need this service). Even though on a main road the noise was minimal so assume there was good double glazing. There was some noise with music from the downstairs bar but this finished at a reasonable hour. For the price the Downs Hotel in my eyes is a little gem.
An absolutely fabulous stay. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Cleanliness was perfect in both room and bathroom. The bathroom itself was stylish with a lovely shower. Breakfast was ample and very very tasty. Good quality TV, and room service was available with meals from the bar I noticed (I did not need this service). Even though on a main road the noise was minimal so assume there was good double glazing. There was some noise with music from the downstairs bar but this finished at a reasonable hour. For the price the Downs Hotel in my eyes is a little gem.
10
Tony
Mar 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here a couple of years ago and now vastly improved. Only watch out I'd have is that the windows in our room didn't open (presumably security reasons) so could get very warm in the room in the summer. Would stay again
Stayed here a couple of years ago and now vastly improved. Only watch out I'd have is that the windows in our room didn't open (presumably security reasons) so could get very warm in the room in the summer. Would stay again
8
Peter
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A nice, welcoming pub. Room and en suite very good with comfortable bed. Unable to have breakfast as it was not available till 7.30 and we were leaving at that time for the ferry. Bar and food were fine, no problem. Unfortunately, the pub is on a very busy road junction, and this made it noisy. Also, as our room was at the front and overlooked the outside seating area, it was also noisy.
A nice, welcoming pub. Room and en suite very good with comfortable bed. Unable to have breakfast as it was not available till 7.30 and we were leaving at that time for the ferry. Bar and food were fine, no problem. Unfortunately, the pub is on a very busy road junction, and this made it noisy. Also, as our room was at the front and overlooked the outside seating area, it was also noisy.
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Janet
Sep 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was very clean and well presented. The bathroom was excellent. The only negative about the room was that it was very hot,windows could only be opened slightly for safety reasons. A fan had been provided but in the unseasonally hot weather it was not of much use. All the staff were so polite and helpful.
Our room was very clean and well presented. The bathroom was excellent. The only negative about the room was that it was very hot,windows could only be opened slightly for safety reasons. A fan had been provided but in the unseasonally hot weather it was not of much use. All the staff were so polite and helpful.
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Service
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, and many guests had smooth stays. Occasional issues include slow check-in when the bar is busy and rare disruptions (e.g., power cut or no overnight staff on site).
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Dave
Apr 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff were very helpful throughout stay and informative of the local area. Food in the evening was great too. I have driven past The Downs Hotel many times on my way to stay in Brighton Marina for work in the area. The Down is definitely my new choice of hotel in the Brighton and Hove area.
Room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff were very helpful throughout stay and informative of the local area. Food in the evening was great too. I have driven past The Downs Hotel many times on my way to stay in Brighton Marina for work in the area. The Down is definitely my new choice of hotel in the Brighton and Hove area.
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Gary
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff. Great location. Will be back thank you
Very helpful staff. Great location. Will be back thank you
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Mark
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a really great overnight stay here. The rooms are really well decorated and furnished with everything you need. Spotlessly clean and had a really good nights sleep in the comfy bed. Breakfast was included which was lovely and set me up for the day ahead. Would really recommend this to anyone looking to stay in the area for business or pleasure. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Had a really great overnight stay here. The rooms are really well decorated and furnished with everything you need. Spotlessly clean and had a really good nights sleep in the comfy bed. Breakfast was included which was lovely and set me up for the day ahead. Would really recommend this to anyone looking to stay in the area for business or pleasure. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
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Gareth
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great stay for work. Nice dinner and breakfast. The staff were fantastic, especially Kerry who checked me in and was very helpful about the local area.
A great stay for work. Nice dinner and breakfast. The staff were fantastic, especially Kerry who checked me in and was very helpful about the local area.
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Susan
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall a positive experience, room, food, location all good. Our only slight concern was not being aware prior to arrival that there were no members of staff on the premises overnight. We only became aware when being told extra details around fire procedures & being asked to sign to say we understood the procedure. When rechecking the booking we could not find anything that actually stated guests would not have staff on site overnight only again information around fire procedures, feel this is misleading & should be made clear before booking.
Overall a positive experience, room, food, location all good. Our only slight concern was not being aware prior to arrival that there were no members of staff on the premises overnight. We only became aware when being told extra details around fire procedures & being asked to sign to say we understood the procedure. When rechecking the booking we could not find anything that actually stated guests would not have staff on site overnight only again information around fire procedures, feel this is misleading & should be made clear before booking.
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Stephanie
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Could not fault our stay - stunning room, welcoming staff, and incredible food. Lots of board games in the bar for families which was great. Our son commented that he'd had the best sleep of his life :D We will absolutely stay again next time we are in Brighton. If you have little ones, it may be an idea to bring ear plugs for them if they need an early bedtime as the rooms are of course above the pub. Wasn't a problem for us but you could hear the music until about 11.10pm.
Could not fault our stay - stunning room, welcoming staff, and incredible food. Lots of board games in the bar for families which was great. Our son commented that he'd had the best sleep of his life :D We will absolutely stay again next time we are in Brighton. If you have little ones, it may be an idea to bring ear plugs for them if they need an early bedtime as the rooms are of course above the pub. Wasn't a problem for us but you could hear the music until about 11.10pm.
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Jonathan
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great friendly service. Lovely food. Lovely room with comfy bed. Kerrie was so kimd and welcoming and fantastic
Great friendly service. Lovely food. Lovely room with comfy bed. Kerrie was so kimd and welcoming and fantastic
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Kathryn
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
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Andres
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant place to stay friendly staff, well done to Sarah and Tasha.
Brilliant place to stay friendly staff, well done to Sarah and Tasha.
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Roland
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was a great find. It may only have a 3.5 star rating, but the experience was definitely 5 star. From the moment that we walked in, we were welcomed with a happy smile from the staff, who worked quickly and efficiently to get us checked in and shown up to our room. Well what can I say about the room. It was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and it was just perfect. There was even a little card left by Chelsea from the housekeeping team, to welcome us for our stay. What a thoughtful touch. The accommodation is above the pub/ restaurant part of the building, but also has its own access door, so you can come and go as you please. Breakfast was included and there is an option to gave either a continental style, or a full English. The views from the front of the hotel are amazing, looking over the downs towards the sea and Brighton. There is a bus stop almost outside, where you can catch either the number 2 or the 22 busses into Brighton if you don’t fancy taking the car and paying the extremely high price carpark charges. Busses run approximately every 20 minutes. If you are looking for a lovely base to explore Brighton from, without having to stay in the town itself, then I would highly recommend The Downs Hotel. We had a great stay. Thank you everyone who looked after us so well.
This hotel was a great find. It may only have a 3.5 star rating, but the experience was definitely 5 star. From the moment that we walked in, we were welcomed with a happy smile from the staff, who worked quickly and efficiently to get us checked in and shown up to our room. Well what can I say about the room. It was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and it was just perfect. There was even a little card left by Chelsea from the housekeeping team, to welcome us for our stay. What a thoughtful touch. The accommodation is above the pub/ restaurant part of the building, but also has its own access door, so you can come and go as you please. Breakfast was included and there is an option to gave either a continental style, or a full English. The views from the front of the hotel are amazing, looking over the downs towards the sea and Brighton. There is a bus stop almost outside, where you can catch either the number 2 or the 22 busses into Brighton if you don’t fancy taking the car and paying the extremely high price carpark charges. Busses run approximately every 20 minutes. If you are looking for a lovely base to explore Brighton from, without having to stay in the town itself, then I would highly recommend The Downs Hotel. We had a great stay. Thank you everyone who looked after us so well.
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Location
Outside central Brighton on a busy junction, with bus stops right outside for easy access to the city, marina, stadium and universities, plus free on-site parking. Some front rooms experience traffic noise; several highlight views toward the Downs and sea.
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Roland
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Really pleased to have found this hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and the rooms was just right. Breakfast was great with lots of choice! It has good access to all areas of Brighton and regular bus services. The very unusual thing is that is has plenty of parking and free, rare in Brighton! I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Really pleased to have found this hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and the rooms was just right. Breakfast was great with lots of choice! It has good access to all areas of Brighton and regular bus services. The very unusual thing is that is has plenty of parking and free, rare in Brighton! I would not hesitate to stay here again!
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Alison
Apr 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. My room was lovely. Bus stop just outside means easy journey into centre of city Brighton. Short walk to the Nuffield hospital. Free parking. Short journey to (Falmer) Brighton Uni and Football stadium, highly recommended
Excellent hotel. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. My room was lovely. Bus stop just outside means easy journey into centre of city Brighton. Short walk to the Nuffield hospital. Free parking. Short journey to (Falmer) Brighton Uni and Football stadium, highly recommended
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Rebecca
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location - nice walks across the Downs and 2 different buses stop outside the hotel that take you to the sea front and city centre within 20-25 minutes. The room was immaculately clean. The family room was really spacious. Breakfast was good - enough choice and good service.
Great location - nice walks across the Downs and 2 different buses stop outside the hotel that take you to the sea front and city centre within 20-25 minutes. The room was immaculately clean. The family room was really spacious. Breakfast was good - enough choice and good service.
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Caroline
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for my daughters halls
Good location for my daughters halls
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Vanessa
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Booked an overnight stay prior to a university tour at the university of Sussex the next day. Location is great with free parking and breakfast included. I picked this hotel as it is the closest accommodation to the University Check in is via the bar and not clearly signposted so that would be helpful for new arrivals. Room 6 was warm clean and spacious with a huge en suite bathroom with large oval bath and massive shower. Large fluffy towels and great quality shower products. Very comfortable and large bed with plenty of pillows and warm quilt. Bar food was speedy and a good selection available. Breakfast choices were great and the food was tasty with a hot plate with our full English breakfasts with local produce. A lovely hotel in a great location with views of the coast
Booked an overnight stay prior to a university tour at the university of Sussex the next day. Location is great with free parking and breakfast included. I picked this hotel as it is the closest accommodation to the University Check in is via the bar and not clearly signposted so that would be helpful for new arrivals. Room 6 was warm clean and spacious with a huge en suite bathroom with large oval bath and massive shower. Large fluffy towels and great quality shower products. Very comfortable and large bed with plenty of pillows and warm quilt. Bar food was speedy and a good selection available. Breakfast choices were great and the food was tasty with a hot plate with our full English breakfasts with local produce. A lovely hotel in a great location with views of the coast
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Teresa
Sep 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We found our room very clean with a lovely shower, everything was in good condition and clean. The public areas were well kept and nicely decorated. Food in the evening and at breakfast was very good and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The only down side was the busy road directly outside and associated traffic noise. Luckily our bedroom was at the back and was quiet.
We found our room very clean with a lovely shower, everything was in good condition and clean. The public areas were well kept and nicely decorated. Food in the evening and at breakfast was very good and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The only down side was the busy road directly outside and associated traffic noise. Luckily our bedroom was at the back and was quiet.
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Kate
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A fantastic large room with everything you need for a short break . Great bus location to get into Brighton . Local area not the best and not as near to downs as expected good view across fields to sea if you lucky as we were to be in right position in hotel. Good walk in field across road
A fantastic large room with everything you need for a short break . Great bus location to get into Brighton . Local area not the best and not as near to downs as expected good view across fields to sea if you lucky as we were to be in right position in hotel. Good walk in field across road
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Guy
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay , nice room especially the bed and shower. Nice bar area and enjoyed the breakfast. Bus stop opposite to take you into the city of Brighton, cab back from the city centre only £12.50 so hotel in great location.
Great stay , nice room especially the bed and shower. Nice bar area and enjoyed the breakfast. Bus stop opposite to take you into the city of Brighton, cab back from the city centre only £12.50 so hotel in great location.
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Stuart
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very clean and spacious, with minimal noise from the bar below. It was well located, with a bus stop right outside, making the city centre easily accessible. Would definitely stay here again.
The room was very clean and spacious, with minimal noise from the bar below. It was well located, with a bus stop right outside, making the city centre easily accessible. Would definitely stay here again.
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Karen
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very good value for money and in a lovely location
Very good value for money and in a lovely location
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality and choice, and many enjoy the pub meals. A few guests found dinner hit and miss or certain breakfast items underwhelming, and one stay was affected by a power cut.
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Michael
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great for accessing Brighton on the bus. Breakfast was good. Evening meals were hit and miss. Would still go back.
Great for accessing Brighton on the bus. Breakfast was good. Evening meals were hit and miss. Would still go back.
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Eleanor
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, really clean and comfortable and nice decor. Good breakfast, veggie friendly. Will stay again for sure
Great room, really clean and comfortable and nice decor. Good breakfast, veggie friendly. Will stay again for sure
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Neil
Feb 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room and bed massive Spotlessly clean Great breakfast Really friendly staff Whats not to like
Room and bed massive Spotlessly clean Great breakfast Really friendly staff Whats not to like
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Jeremy
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
What a great hotel/ pub. Usually stay on the sea front but this was a last minute need to go to Brighton and the prices were very expensive. Found the Downs Hotel, on arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful, was shown to my room which was upgraded from a single to a double without and charge. The room was spacious, nicely decorated and a lovely modern bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities were great with coffee machine even. The room was nice and warm and had obviously been cleaned to perfection by Sarah who had left me a personalised card. Breakfast was included, i had a full english cooked to perfection with two of everyting! A very enjoyable stay and will definately be staying there again on my next trip in a month or so.
What a great hotel/ pub. Usually stay on the sea front but this was a last minute need to go to Brighton and the prices were very expensive. Found the Downs Hotel, on arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful, was shown to my room which was upgraded from a single to a double without and charge. The room was spacious, nicely decorated and a lovely modern bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities were great with coffee machine even. The room was nice and warm and had obviously been cleaned to perfection by Sarah who had left me a personalised card. Breakfast was included, i had a full english cooked to perfection with two of everyting! A very enjoyable stay and will definately be staying there again on my next trip in a month or so.
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Richard
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Big comfy bed. Good food.
Clean room. Big comfy bed. Good food.
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Kathryn
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
Lovely room, on the smaller side but worked well for what we needed. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and everything was clean and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is located on busy road but could not hear noise at night which was very good. Close to bus stops for easy travel into Brighton centre. plenty of parking on site and felt safe. downsides: the pub was busy when we tried to check in and we and another guest were stood around waiting a while to get staff attention to show us to our rooms. the hotel and pub had a power cut one morning and could not serve the hot breakfast menu so given a selection of continental options instead.
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Hans
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ok place. Basic but comfy room but right on top of a major road junction. Wouid be boiling hot in summer too. Breakfast had to be abandoned as way too slow. Dinner was very average, overcooked veg and small portions.
Ok place. Basic but comfy room but right on top of a major road junction. Wouid be boiling hot in summer too. Breakfast had to be abandoned as way too slow. Dinner was very average, overcooked veg and small portions.
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Grahame
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
An absolutely fabulous stay. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Cleanliness was perfect in both room and bathroom. The bathroom itself was stylish with a lovely shower. Breakfast was ample and very very tasty. Good quality TV, and room service was available with meals from the bar I noticed (I did not need this service). Even though on a main road the noise was minimal so assume there was good double glazing. There was some noise with music from the downstairs bar but this finished at a reasonable hour. For the price the Downs Hotel in my eyes is a little gem.
An absolutely fabulous stay. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Cleanliness was perfect in both room and bathroom. The bathroom itself was stylish with a lovely shower. Breakfast was ample and very very tasty. Good quality TV, and room service was available with meals from the bar I noticed (I did not need this service). Even though on a main road the noise was minimal so assume there was good double glazing. There was some noise with music from the downstairs bar but this finished at a reasonable hour. For the price the Downs Hotel in my eyes is a little gem.
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Robert
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast dissapointing. Not up to normal standards, Full English, poor quality Bacon. Eggs benedict served with bacon and not Palma ham. Tomato juice not good.
Breakfast dissapointing. Not up to normal standards, Full English, poor quality Bacon. Eggs benedict served with bacon and not Palma ham. Tomato juice not good.
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Ade
Jan 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely spot just outside Brighton. My partner needed surgery at the hospital down the road and it was a perfect stay for us to ease our worries and recover. The staff were lovely and the rooms were super cosy but large enough to walk around in. Bathrooms were great too with lovely showers. The food at the pub downstairs was incredible - don’t think I’ve had such great fish and chips in a pub before!! Highly recommend.
Lovely spot just outside Brighton. My partner needed surgery at the hospital down the road and it was a perfect stay for us to ease our worries and recover. The staff were lovely and the rooms were super cosy but large enough to walk around in. Bathrooms were great too with lovely showers. The food at the pub downstairs was incredible - don’t think I’ve had such great fish and chips in a pub before!! Highly recommend.
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Karen
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Overall ok but the air conditioning want working and we chose this venue as it's a heatwave at the moment. Close enough to Glyndebourne and Brighton to be a convenient stop
Overall ok but the air conditioning want working and we chose this venue as it's a heatwave at the moment. Close enough to Glyndebourne and Brighton to be a convenient stop
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Georgia
Jul 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great room with lovely staff and great breakfast.
Great room with lovely staff and great breakfast.
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JOHN
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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Laura
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Really good pub hotel on the outskirts of Brighton. The rooms are clean a comfortable, the breakfast was excellent, and the staff were all really friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend for a good value stay with free parking only a short taxi away from Brighton.
Really good pub hotel on the outskirts of Brighton. The rooms are clean a comfortable, the breakfast was excellent, and the staff were all really friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend for a good value stay with free parking only a short taxi away from Brighton.
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Drew
May 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a beautifully renovated hotel a short drive or bus ride from Brighton. The bus comes every 10 minutes and it’s a pretty drive into town. Our room had a gorgeous view over the south downs and the sea. The staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was lovely. The bed was super comfortable and we had a great night’s sleep. Would definitely recommend.
This is a beautifully renovated hotel a short drive or bus ride from Brighton. The bus comes every 10 minutes and it’s a pretty drive into town. Our room had a gorgeous view over the south downs and the sea. The staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was lovely. The bed was super comfortable and we had a great night’s sleep. Would definitely recommend.
FAQs about Downs Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility features are not provided.
How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is within a 10-minute drive of Brighton Marina and Brighton Pier, approximately 4.1 miles from Brighton Beach and 3.9 miles from Brighton Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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