Ambassador Hotel
US$74
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$74
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Ambassador Hotel average US$44 in the cheapest month (January) and US$127 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$44 |
| February | US$64 |
| March | US$62 |
| April | US$83 |
| May | US$105 |
| June | US$86 |
| July | US$127 |
| August | US$105 |
| September | US$74 |
| October | US$59 |
| November | US$55 |
| December | US$52 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$127)
Cheapest: January (~US$44)
About this property
Stay in a comfortable hotel near Brighton Beach with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Rooms
Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Ambassador Hotel in Brighton (Kemptown), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from SEA LIFE Brighton and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Brighton Pier.
What's nearby
SEA LIFE Brighton(0.2 Miles)
Brighton Beach(0.2 Miles)
Volk’s Electric Railway(0.2 Miles)
Brighton Pier(0.3 Miles)
Queens Park(0.3 Miles)
Brighton Royal Pavilion(0.4 Miles)
Victoria Gardens(0.5 Miles)
Brighton Theatre Royal(0.5 Miles)
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery(0.5 Miles)
Brighton Dome(0.5 Miles)
Brighton Fishing Museum(0.5 Miles)
North Laine(0.6 Miles)
Brighton Lanes(0.6 Miles)
Fabrica(0.6 Miles)
Brighton and Hove Jewish Congregation(0.6 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(31 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(68.4 Miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(73.1 Miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(85.5 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(96.9 Miles)
Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Beach (nearby)
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
22-23 New Steine, Brighton, England, United Kingdom
SEA LIFE Brighton (0.2 Miles)
Brighton Beach (0.2 Miles)
Volk’s Electric Railway (0.2 Miles)
Brighton Pier (0.3 Miles)
Queens Park (0.3 Miles)
Brighton Royal Pavilion (0.4 Miles)
Guest reviews
7.7
Good
Based on 775 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, Ambassador Hotel is praised for its central seafront location and generally friendly staff, while many guests describe basic, dated rooms with mixed maintenance and noise issues, and limited facilities, especially no on-site dining and challenging parking.
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What guests think
Across reviews, Ambassador Hotel is praised for its central seafront location and generally friendly staff, while many guests describe basic, dated rooms with mixed maintenance and noise issues, and limited facilities, especially no on-site dining and challenging parking.
Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent, with some finding rooms clean and others noting dust, mold, and tired furnishings. Room comfort varies; beds are often comfortable, but small showers, weak or cold water, and unreliable Wi‑Fi or TVs are reported. Overall, expect a no-frills budget stay with trade-offs in comfort and upkeep.
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Facilities
Facilities are limited: there is no on-site dining and no on-site parking, with street permits or paid options needed. Some guests also noted missing in-room basics like hairdryers or irons.
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Christopher
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff. Great location. Would have been 10 out of 10 if they did food
Very helpful staff. Great location. Would have been 10 out of 10 if they did food
4
Catalino
28 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was a bit cold and I think the heating doesn’t work in our room. There was no lift as well. Positive side though is the staffs were accommodating.
Room was a bit cold and I think the heating doesn’t work in our room. There was no lift as well. Positive side though is the staffs were accommodating.
8
Ian
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
After reading the reviews I had prepared myself for the worst. I even took a sleeping bag and my own towel. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The guy at reception was polite and friendly. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but for the price you can’t expect the Ritz. The room was small but clean and tidy. The sink shower and toilet were clean as was all the bedding. The bed was comfortable and there was a TV, kettle with plenty of tea, coffee and milk. There was even a small fridge. Maybe I was just lucky but I can’t really fault the place and for the price it was a bargain. I would definitely book again.
After reading the reviews I had prepared myself for the worst. I even took a sleeping bag and my own towel. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The guy at reception was polite and friendly. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but for the price you can’t expect the Ritz. The room was small but clean and tidy. The sink shower and toilet were clean as was all the bedding. The bed was comfortable and there was a TV, kettle with plenty of tea, coffee and milk. There was even a small fridge. Maybe I was just lucky but I can’t really fault the place and for the price it was a bargain. I would definitely book again.
6
Sarah
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Poor amenities in the hotel- no iron, hairdryer, toiletries, fan. Very basic. No bar despite being apparently licensed.
Poor amenities in the hotel- no iron, hairdryer, toiletries, fan. Very basic. No bar despite being apparently licensed.
6
makayla
14 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was surprisingly quiet however there was no parking at all!!!! i was driving around for half an hour before finding a parking space 2 roads over up the other side of the hill which also meant we had to be up before 8 to be ready to get the car out of that spot before 9 am when we was meant to be relaxing
It was surprisingly quiet however there was no parking at all!!!! i was driving around for half an hour before finding a parking space 2 roads over up the other side of the hill which also meant we had to be up before 8 to be ready to get the car out of that spot before 9 am when we was meant to be relaxing
8
Martin
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Single room is enough for one night. Parking expensive.
Good location. Single room is enough for one night. Parking expensive.
4
Chas
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was no onsite dining, no parking, the tv didn’t work, the balcony was out of bounds (due to safety issues), there were bed bugs in the mattress and the room hadn’t had any updates since the 1980’s by the look of it. The only positive was how close it was to the seafront
There was no onsite dining, no parking, the tv didn’t work, the balcony was out of bounds (due to safety issues), there were bed bugs in the mattress and the room hadn’t had any updates since the 1980’s by the look of it. The only positive was how close it was to the seafront
8
Christos
28 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice and affordable option in Brighton, worth staying here if you are on a budget. Pros: friendly stuff, sea view, restaurants and bars just a few steps away, clean. Contras: no sound isolation, I could hear everything from the next room, old furniture, no hair dryer, no shampoo or shower gel.
Very nice and affordable option in Brighton, worth staying here if you are on a budget. Pros: friendly stuff, sea view, restaurants and bars just a few steps away, clean. Contras: no sound isolation, I could hear everything from the next room, old furniture, no hair dryer, no shampoo or shower gel.
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Luan
18 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are difficult to talk to over the phone. The rooms are basic but you get what you pay for. The parking is an issue as there is no parking and you have an option to pay £15 to park in zone C for 24 hours. It can be difficult to find a parking space close to the hotel. The shower is useless, it dribbles and is cold, the bed was comfy and. We did not expect anything amazing. The service is questionable as my friend left her house and car keys at the hotel and the staff refused to send them in the post. We had to drive back to Brighton from Essex the following weekend to pick them up. Even when we spoke to them on the phone regarding the keys it was extremely difficult to get them to check the room or even understand what we was asking them to do which was frustrating. It’s a good little hotel if you just want somewhere to lay your head for a night.
The staff are difficult to talk to over the phone. The rooms are basic but you get what you pay for. The parking is an issue as there is no parking and you have an option to pay £15 to park in zone C for 24 hours. It can be difficult to find a parking space close to the hotel. The shower is useless, it dribbles and is cold, the bed was comfy and. We did not expect anything amazing. The service is questionable as my friend left her house and car keys at the hotel and the staff refused to send them in the post. We had to drive back to Brighton from Essex the following weekend to pick them up. Even when we spoke to them on the phone regarding the keys it was extremely difficult to get them to check the room or even understand what we was asking them to do which was frustrating. It’s a good little hotel if you just want somewhere to lay your head for a night.
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Luis Adriano Bagorro
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 13 nights
There no meals access, bed comfort is amazing and comforting, the internet acess is terrible, the parking acess is also very difficult to parking but part of the this the staff members are nice and chilled. I do request to advance the signal endurance, and change the building to try to have their own parking system. Thank you for your attention and service.
There no meals access, bed comfort is amazing and comforting, the internet acess is terrible, the parking acess is also very difficult to parking but part of the this the staff members are nice and chilled. I do request to advance the signal endurance, and change the building to try to have their own parking system. Thank you for your attention and service.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: some guests reported clean rooms or bedding, while others noted dust, mold, stained or tired furnishings, and worn communal areas.
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Laila
1 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The bathroom wasn’t very clean
The bathroom wasn’t very clean
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Ian
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
After reading the reviews I had prepared myself for the worst. I even took a sleeping bag and my own towel. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The guy at reception was polite and friendly. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but for the price you can’t expect the Ritz. The room was small but clean and tidy. The sink shower and toilet were clean as was all the bedding. The bed was comfortable and there was a TV, kettle with plenty of tea, coffee and milk. There was even a small fridge. Maybe I was just lucky but I can’t really fault the place and for the price it was a bargain. I would definitely book again.
After reading the reviews I had prepared myself for the worst. I even took a sleeping bag and my own towel. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The guy at reception was polite and friendly. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but for the price you can’t expect the Ritz. The room was small but clean and tidy. The sink shower and toilet were clean as was all the bedding. The bed was comfortable and there was a TV, kettle with plenty of tea, coffee and milk. There was even a small fridge. Maybe I was just lucky but I can’t really fault the place and for the price it was a bargain. I would definitely book again.
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William
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was clean but worn.
Room was clean but worn.
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David
15 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the room
Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the room
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Kiran Kumar
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights and the experience was not that great. The floor was dusty and the towels seem clean but had fibres sticking to the body and face when used. The bathroom lock was not working. The grills in the bathroom are rusty and were not clean.
We stayed for two nights and the experience was not that great. The floor was dusty and the towels seem clean but had fibres sticking to the body and face when used. The bathroom lock was not working. The grills in the bathroom are rusty and were not clean.
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Fergus
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Well you get what you pay for I suppose. This was the cheapest option for the night in question. I have stayed at Legends Hotel for a similar price before . It is very close. The Ambassador was very shabby and worn out looking. Not particularly clean. Fixtures broken. For a similar price I would definitely chose Legends instead.
Well you get what you pay for I suppose. This was the cheapest option for the night in question. I have stayed at Legends Hotel for a similar price before . It is very close. The Ambassador was very shabby and worn out looking. Not particularly clean. Fixtures broken. For a similar price I would definitely chose Legends instead.
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Laura
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was in a good location, check in was simple but not very welcoming. Room on first opening the door was basic but functional. However, the floor was crumby, there was mold in the bathroom, the shower was so tiny, we were only provided with two small towels for the 3 of us. One pillow each just isnt enough. The single bed was awful, mattress so thin and uncomfortable you could feel the bed frame and it sunk in the middle. And the windows rattled in their frames all night long. Overall, very dated, hugely basic, in desperate need of modernisation and some new furniture.
Hotel was in a good location, check in was simple but not very welcoming. Room on first opening the door was basic but functional. However, the floor was crumby, there was mold in the bathroom, the shower was so tiny, we were only provided with two small towels for the 3 of us. One pillow each just isnt enough. The single bed was awful, mattress so thin and uncomfortable you could feel the bed frame and it sunk in the middle. And the windows rattled in their frames all night long. Overall, very dated, hugely basic, in desperate need of modernisation and some new furniture.
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Jo
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Communal area: paintwork chipped and tatty; stair carpet was filthy. Room: broken and damaged furniture; 3 lightbulbs not working; TV remote control held together with tape, and some of the buttons didn't work (we were unable to adjust the volume, for example); stained upholstery on chairs; curtains were falling to pieces, and tricky to draw.
Communal area: paintwork chipped and tatty; stair carpet was filthy. Room: broken and damaged furniture; 3 lightbulbs not working; TV remote control held together with tape, and some of the buttons didn't work (we were unable to adjust the volume, for example); stained upholstery on chairs; curtains were falling to pieces, and tricky to draw.
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Miss Sophie A
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's was very worst 😞. I'm really disappointed about costumer service. Poor cleaning. Everywhere dusty and very old chair.
It's was very worst 😞. I'm really disappointed about costumer service. Poor cleaning. Everywhere dusty and very old chair.
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Philip
11 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property is very tired and in need of a good clean the shower was in need of updating and the wash basin. The windows need fixing the only good point is that the bedding was clean otherwise we would not have stayed, I certainly would not visit again.
The property is very tired and in need of a good clean the shower was in need of updating and the wash basin. The windows need fixing the only good point is that the bedding was clean otherwise we would not have stayed, I certainly would not visit again.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and dated, ranging from spacious to small; beds are often comfortable, but thin walls, tiny showers, and rattling windows are noted. Recurring issues include weak or cold water, faulty locks or sockets, and unreliable Wi‑Fi or TVs.
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Malhar
6 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Paid 150 quids for a triple room but: 1. Heater wasn't working 2. Window didn't lock 3. Bathroom door had no lock 4. Duvet wasn't provided 5. Lamp and TV weren't functioning
Paid 150 quids for a triple room but: 1. Heater wasn't working 2. Window didn't lock 3. Bathroom door had no lock 4. Duvet wasn't provided 5. Lamp and TV weren't functioning
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Ashley
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was a comfortable stay in a spacious room would deffo stay again if needed
Was a comfortable stay in a spacious room would deffo stay again if needed
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Hannah
4 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and fine for one night. Shower was cold though
Great location and fine for one night. Shower was cold though
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Nikitta
27 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and friendly staff. Unfortunately the signal on the television was very poor so we were unable to watch it (it was late by the time we noticed so we didn't inform reception). Also the room is not very soundproof so we could hear every sound and conversation outside of our room. However, the room is in a brilliant location and close to the seafront, the room was clean and comfortable, and check-in and out was an easy process.
Great location and friendly staff. Unfortunately the signal on the television was very poor so we were unable to watch it (it was late by the time we noticed so we didn't inform reception). Also the room is not very soundproof so we could hear every sound and conversation outside of our room. However, the room is in a brilliant location and close to the seafront, the room was clean and comfortable, and check-in and out was an easy process.
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Maureen
2 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Old and tired property, basic room. Room was not serviced. Good location for seafront and shops.
Old and tired property, basic room. Room was not serviced. Good location for seafront and shops.
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Chris
6 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was great but the hotel is more a hostel than a hotel. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean but the Wifi didnt work properly, the window blew in the wind and make a knocking sound. I managed to fix it so we could sleep. There were tea and coffee but no milk in the room. The TV did not work it only had 2 channels. There was no lock on the bathroom and it was a slide door that didnt close properly. The staff were friendly and welcoming. But you're mainly paying for the location here. Its right on the seafront 2 mintutes from the pier. It needs a lot of work as it is very out dated. Overall if youre not worried about all the mods cons of modern hotels and only want somewhere to lay your head its perfect. No frills. But if youre expecting a nice, modern hotel experience this isnt for you.
The location was great but the hotel is more a hostel than a hotel. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean but the Wifi didnt work properly, the window blew in the wind and make a knocking sound. I managed to fix it so we could sleep. There were tea and coffee but no milk in the room. The TV did not work it only had 2 channels. There was no lock on the bathroom and it was a slide door that didnt close properly. The staff were friendly and welcoming. But you're mainly paying for the location here. Its right on the seafront 2 mintutes from the pier. It needs a lot of work as it is very out dated. Overall if youre not worried about all the mods cons of modern hotels and only want somewhere to lay your head its perfect. No frills. But if youre expecting a nice, modern hotel experience this isnt for you.
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Owen
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight in a twin room whilst attending a music concert with my daughter. The room had no heating, the radiators were off and the portable heater was not working. There was also no hot water in the room so we were unable to shower. We were asked if we wanted to swap rooms but the only available rooms had double beds and were not twin rooms.
Stayed overnight in a twin room whilst attending a music concert with my daughter. The room had no heating, the radiators were off and the portable heater was not working. There was also no hot water in the room so we were unable to shower. We were asked if we wanted to swap rooms but the only available rooms had double beds and were not twin rooms.
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Ethan
12 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Awful. No where to park near by. Room was dirty. Door didn’t even lock!! The pressure in the shower was non existent. All for £70!! Should’ve paid the little bit more to stay somewhere decent!
Awful. No where to park near by. Room was dirty. Door didn’t even lock!! The pressure in the shower was non existent. All for £70!! Should’ve paid the little bit more to stay somewhere decent!
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Christos
28 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice and affordable option in Brighton, worth staying here if you are on a budget. Pros: friendly stuff, sea view, restaurants and bars just a few steps away, clean. Contras: no sound isolation, I could hear everything from the next room, old furniture, no hair dryer, no shampoo or shower gel.
Very nice and affordable option in Brighton, worth staying here if you are on a budget. Pros: friendly stuff, sea view, restaurants and bars just a few steps away, clean. Contras: no sound isolation, I could hear everything from the next room, old furniture, no hair dryer, no shampoo or shower gel.
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Laura
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was in a good location, check in was simple but not very welcoming. Room on first opening the door was basic but functional. However, the floor was crumby, there was mold in the bathroom, the shower was so tiny, we were only provided with two small towels for the 3 of us. One pillow each just isnt enough. The single bed was awful, mattress so thin and uncomfortable you could feel the bed frame and it sunk in the middle. And the windows rattled in their frames all night long. Overall, very dated, hugely basic, in desperate need of modernisation and some new furniture.
Hotel was in a good location, check in was simple but not very welcoming. Room on first opening the door was basic but functional. However, the floor was crumby, there was mold in the bathroom, the shower was so tiny, we were only provided with two small towels for the 3 of us. One pillow each just isnt enough. The single bed was awful, mattress so thin and uncomfortable you could feel the bed frame and it sunk in the middle. And the windows rattled in their frames all night long. Overall, very dated, hugely basic, in desperate need of modernisation and some new furniture.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and occasional thoughtful gestures. A few guests reported unwelcoming interactions or difficulty getting assistance by phone or late at night.
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Christopher
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff. Great location. Would have been 10 out of 10 if they did food
Very helpful staff. Great location. Would have been 10 out of 10 if they did food
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Dawn
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Thanks to Mike for showing us where to park and assisting with the parking permit. I would definitely stay here again.
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Thanks to Mike for showing us where to park and assisting with the parking permit. I would definitely stay here again.
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Ian
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
After reading the reviews I had prepared myself for the worst. I even took a sleeping bag and my own towel. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The guy at reception was polite and friendly. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but for the price you can’t expect the Ritz. The room was small but clean and tidy. The sink shower and toilet were clean as was all the bedding. The bed was comfortable and there was a TV, kettle with plenty of tea, coffee and milk. There was even a small fridge. Maybe I was just lucky but I can’t really fault the place and for the price it was a bargain. I would definitely book again.
After reading the reviews I had prepared myself for the worst. I even took a sleeping bag and my own towel. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The guy at reception was polite and friendly. Yes the hotel is a bit dated but for the price you can’t expect the Ritz. The room was small but clean and tidy. The sink shower and toilet were clean as was all the bedding. The bed was comfortable and there was a TV, kettle with plenty of tea, coffee and milk. There was even a small fridge. Maybe I was just lucky but I can’t really fault the place and for the price it was a bargain. I would definitely book again.
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Joanna
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I appreciate the warm welcome from the receptionist who remembered that I stayed there before and who gave me a discount for comedy. It was great to get the same room as before which met the needs I expressed.
I appreciate the warm welcome from the receptionist who remembered that I stayed there before and who gave me a discount for comedy. It was great to get the same room as before which met the needs I expressed.
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Surtinder
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The guy at reception was really helpful.I had a problem with my shower and he came up straight away and sorted it out. I had booked into a single room and was upgraded to a double room which was really nice.
The guy at reception was really helpful.I had a problem with my shower and he came up straight away and sorted it out. I had booked into a single room and was upgraded to a double room which was really nice.
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Victoria
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location was great, staff very accomodating and helpful, nice room and quit at night.
The location was great, staff very accomodating and helpful, nice room and quit at night.
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CLINTON
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service and very friendly staff
Excellent customer service and very friendly staff
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John
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Been before and it’s not changed, great service fabulous location. Staff kindly waited for me after horrendous delays at airport. Booking again for next August and October
Been before and it’s not changed, great service fabulous location. Staff kindly waited for me after horrendous delays at airport. Booking again for next August and October
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Luan
18 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are difficult to talk to over the phone. The rooms are basic but you get what you pay for. The parking is an issue as there is no parking and you have an option to pay £15 to park in zone C for 24 hours. It can be difficult to find a parking space close to the hotel. The shower is useless, it dribbles and is cold, the bed was comfy and. We did not expect anything amazing. The service is questionable as my friend left her house and car keys at the hotel and the staff refused to send them in the post. We had to drive back to Brighton from Essex the following weekend to pick them up. Even when we spoke to them on the phone regarding the keys it was extremely difficult to get them to check the room or even understand what we was asking them to do which was frustrating. It’s a good little hotel if you just want somewhere to lay your head for a night.
The staff are difficult to talk to over the phone. The rooms are basic but you get what you pay for. The parking is an issue as there is no parking and you have an option to pay £15 to park in zone C for 24 hours. It can be difficult to find a parking space close to the hotel. The shower is useless, it dribbles and is cold, the bed was comfy and. We did not expect anything amazing. The service is questionable as my friend left her house and car keys at the hotel and the staff refused to send them in the post. We had to drive back to Brighton from Essex the following weekend to pick them up. Even when we spoke to them on the phone regarding the keys it was extremely difficult to get them to check the room or even understand what we was asking them to do which was frustrating. It’s a good little hotel if you just want somewhere to lay your head for a night.
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Tunde
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Services was poor with bad customer service.
Services was poor with bad customer service.
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Location
Location is a strong point: close to the seafront and pier and within easy walking distance of the city centre, bars, and buses. Many guests chose it for convenience to events and attractions.
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John
27 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Go od location, clean room, nice bed, very close to the beach, and town centre
Go od location, clean room, nice bed, very close to the beach, and town centre
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Kaylie
2 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, easy to check in and have own keys so can come and go as you please at any time. Perfect for what we wanted just a room for sleeping after a night out, easily walkable to the town and seafront would definitely book again
Great location, easy to check in and have own keys so can come and go as you please at any time. Perfect for what we wanted just a room for sleeping after a night out, easily walkable to the town and seafront would definitely book again
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david
17 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Conveniently located
Conveniently located
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Ian
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
In a nice position with every thing with in walking distance
In a nice position with every thing with in walking distance
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david
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent and you cannot get much closer to being right on the beach! Extremely close to the pier and amenities along the main beach area. Very comfortable bed mattress and quiet room. Within a longer walk to the main Rail / Train Station in Brighton! Very Friendly staff. Simple yet great place and I would stay there again!!
Excellent and you cannot get much closer to being right on the beach! Extremely close to the pier and amenities along the main beach area. Very comfortable bed mattress and quiet room. Within a longer walk to the main Rail / Train Station in Brighton! Very Friendly staff. Simple yet great place and I would stay there again!!
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Martin
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Single room is enough for one night. Parking expensive.
Good location. Single room is enough for one night. Parking expensive.
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Nate
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was very convenient for the couple of nights we spent here being located so close to town.
It was very convenient for the couple of nights we spent here being located so close to town.
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Stuart
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect b&b for a couple of night stay in the city, literally minutes walk from the pier, cafes and local bars. Fantastic view of the sea too
Perfect b&b for a couple of night stay in the city, literally minutes walk from the pier, cafes and local bars. Fantastic view of the sea too
10
Luke
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place great location
Lovely place great location
10
Rhoda
20 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is in a great location near the sea and city centre. The owner was welcoming and helpful. The room was a little tired but the beds were really comfortable and we had everything we needed.
The hotel is in a great location near the sea and city centre. The owner was welcoming and helpful. The room was a little tired but the beds were really comfortable and we had everything we needed.
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Dining
There is no on-site dining or breakfast, so guests rely on nearby restaurants and bars. Several reviewers wished food were available.
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Christopher
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff. Great location. Would have been 10 out of 10 if they did food
Very helpful staff. Great location. Would have been 10 out of 10 if they did food
4
Non
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Compulsory ID I wasn't expecting, I thought there was breakfast, and the shower was freezing to just cold. Reading reviews this is not the first time. View was fantastic and they placed me on the ground floor, I was grateful. It seems the double I tried to book originally was available after all. Perhaps the booking system needs updating too. No food in rooms is a strange rule for a place that doesn't serve food. But on the whole this is ok, but overpriced for the facilities. £45-65 would be better.
Compulsory ID I wasn't expecting, I thought there was breakfast, and the shower was freezing to just cold. Reading reviews this is not the first time. View was fantastic and they placed me on the ground floor, I was grateful. It seems the double I tried to book originally was available after all. Perhaps the booking system needs updating too. No food in rooms is a strange rule for a place that doesn't serve food. But on the whole this is ok, but overpriced for the facilities. £45-65 would be better.
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Chas
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was no onsite dining, no parking, the tv didn’t work, the balcony was out of bounds (due to safety issues), there were bed bugs in the mattress and the room hadn’t had any updates since the 1980’s by the look of it. The only positive was how close it was to the seafront
There was no onsite dining, no parking, the tv didn’t work, the balcony was out of bounds (due to safety issues), there were bed bugs in the mattress and the room hadn’t had any updates since the 1980’s by the look of it. The only positive was how close it was to the seafront
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Christos
28 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice and affordable option in Brighton, worth staying here if you are on a budget. Pros: friendly stuff, sea view, restaurants and bars just a few steps away, clean. Contras: no sound isolation, I could hear everything from the next room, old furniture, no hair dryer, no shampoo or shower gel.
Very nice and affordable option in Brighton, worth staying here if you are on a budget. Pros: friendly stuff, sea view, restaurants and bars just a few steps away, clean. Contras: no sound isolation, I could hear everything from the next room, old furniture, no hair dryer, no shampoo or shower gel.
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Luis Adriano Bagorro
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 13 nights
There no meals access, bed comfort is amazing and comforting, the internet acess is terrible, the parking acess is also very difficult to parking but part of the this the staff members are nice and chilled. I do request to advance the signal endurance, and change the building to try to have their own parking system. Thank you for your attention and service.
There no meals access, bed comfort is amazing and comforting, the internet acess is terrible, the parking acess is also very difficult to parking but part of the this the staff members are nice and chilled. I do request to advance the signal endurance, and change the building to try to have their own parking system. Thank you for your attention and service.
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Nicholas
6 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Was a bit worried upon reading the previous reviews, didnt need to be. Its a basic hotel, but its clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. The water in the shower was hot within ten seconds. Location is also fantastic 2 mins walk either way to the beach or a bustling street of restaurants and shops Recommend and would stay again for sure.
Was a bit worried upon reading the previous reviews, didnt need to be. Its a basic hotel, but its clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. The water in the shower was hot within ten seconds. Location is also fantastic 2 mins walk either way to the beach or a bustling street of restaurants and shops Recommend and would stay again for sure.
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Alex
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Another good stay. Very helpful staff. Good location.
Another good stay. Very helpful staff. Good location.
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Jack
29 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location very convenient
Great location very convenient
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Chris
22 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The Ambassador is a typical seaside Victorian conversion which hasn't been updated since, I'm guessing, the 70's. The staff were friendly and helpful but the rooms are Victorian sitting rooms that have had showers and bathrooms added. In my case the toilet was so squished between the bathtub and wall that it was difficult to use. I got upgraded to a "sea view" which was a bigger room, so that was nice. You get fresh linens but that's it. Good distance to the Brighton Pier and good enough to lay your head. A solid two star hotel.
The Ambassador is a typical seaside Victorian conversion which hasn't been updated since, I'm guessing, the 70's. The staff were friendly and helpful but the rooms are Victorian sitting rooms that have had showers and bathrooms added. In my case the toilet was so squished between the bathtub and wall that it was difficult to use. I got upgraded to a "sea view" which was a bigger room, so that was nice. You get fresh linens but that's it. Good distance to the Brighton Pier and good enough to lay your head. A solid two star hotel.
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Ramesh
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I booked a room for my daughter and her friend to stay over the weekend. The Hotel said they misplaced her key and couldnt clean her room. She had to stay in a dirty room with dirty sheets full pubic hair and a filthy shower. When I called to complain the reception 'Mike' his name was extremely rude and didnt understand what the meaning of customer service. It might be cleaner to sleep on a beach or under a bridge than stay in this hotel.
I booked a room for my daughter and her friend to stay over the weekend. The Hotel said they misplaced her key and couldnt clean her room. She had to stay in a dirty room with dirty sheets full pubic hair and a filthy shower. When I called to complain the reception 'Mike' his name was extremely rude and didnt understand what the meaning of customer service. It might be cleaner to sleep on a beach or under a bridge than stay in this hotel.
FAQs about Ambassador Hotel
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request, and guests are encouraged to contact the property for arrangements.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Brighton (Kemptown), within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and SEA LIFE Brighton. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Brighton Pier and 0.8 miles from Brighton Centre, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.
What are the hotel’s 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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- 2026-09-19: 246.41602166406253USD
- 2026-09-20: 99.86434861766053USD
- 2026-09-21: 80.60544164732362USD
- 2026-09-22: 67.8161614835434USD
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- 2026-09-25: 115.46095826876832USD
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- 2026-10-09: 86.8948105836792USD
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- 2026-10-15: 59.53568490801239USD
- 2026-10-16: 86.8948105836792USD
- 2026-10-17: 107.12905665557862USD
- 2026-10-18: 59.486634424125675USD
- 2026-10-19: 59.486634424125675USD
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- 2026-10-22: 59.486634424125675USD
- 2026-10-23: 86.8948105836792USD
- 2026-10-24: 103.55862267033388USD
- 2026-10-25: 59.53568490801239USD
- 2026-10-26: 59.53568490801239USD
- 2026-10-27: 59.486634424125675USD
- 2026-10-28: 59.53568490801239USD
- 2026-10-29: 59.53568490801239USD
- 2026-10-30: 86.8948105836792USD
- 2026-10-31: 103.55862267033388USD
- 2026-11-01: 59.53568490801239USD
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- 2026-11-06: 86.8948105836792USD
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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; cash is not accepted
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Popular amenities
Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Beach (nearby)
24-Hour Front Desk
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Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Internet
Free wi-fi
Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Activities
Beach (nearby)
Parking
Parking