The Downs Hotel

Inn in Brighton with free breakfast and restaurant

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, England, BN2 6BB
  • American Express Community Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brighton Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Shoreham-By-Sea (ESH-Shoreham)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Spaces

Number of living rooms
Garden

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Mobile Home, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite ( 4 Poster)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Brighton

Brighton is home to The Downs Hotel. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at American Express Community Stadium or Brighton Racecourse. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • American Express Community Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Sussex - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Brighton Marina - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Brighton Pier - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Brighton Beach - 18 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Brighton Falmer Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodingdean Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪American Express UK - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brighton & Hove Albion FC Players Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fox on the Downs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Downs Hotel

Inn in Brighton with free breakfast and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and wedding services are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, free breakfast and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
The Downs Hotel offers 14 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Downs Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Downs Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downs Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Downs Hotel located?

Situated in Brighton, this inn is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Brighton Racecourse and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Brighton Beach. American Express Community Stadium and University of Sussex are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Downs Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 578 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Helge

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zunächst das Positive. Ich konnte sehr früh in der Unterkunft einchecken und mein Auto auf dem großzügigen Parkplatz neben dem Haus abstellen. Darum hatte ich die Unterkunft auch gebucht. Fast direkt vor dem Hotel fährt der Bus nach Brighton. Ein 24h-Ticket kostet 5,50£. Ich wurde sehr freundlich begrüßt. Dann wurde mir mitgeteilt, dass es am nächsten Morgen keine warme Küche gäbe. Ich bekam daraufhin gleich ein Lunchpaket für den nächsten morgen. Jetzt zu den weniger schönen Dingen. Ich hatte ein Einzelzimmer gebucht. Diese war auf der Rückseite des Gebäudes und besaß einen eigenen Eingang ( Zimmernummer 14). Das Zimmer war sehr schlicht und zweckmäßig. Daher war erstmal alles ok und ich hab mich gleich mit dem Bus nach Brighton aufgemacht. Nach einem langen Tag in Brighton hab ich mich dann auf mein Bett gefreut. Ich musste dann feststellen, dass die Heizung nicht funktionierte und es sehr kalt wurde. Ich hatte auch das Gefühl, dass die Fenster nicht richtig dicht waren. Dann ist das Haus wahnsinnig hellhörig. Man hört die Straße sehr laut. Außerdem kam ich mir wie Harry Potter unter der Treppe vor. Die Eigentümer müssen ihre Wohnung direkt über dem Zimmer haben. Es war bis nachts um 1 abartig laut. Es hat gescheppert und gerumpelt. Am nächsten Morgen wollte ich meinen Schlüssel abgeben. Es war niemand zu erreichen und das B&B war auch komplett geschlossen. Da war mir klar, warum es keine warme Küche gab. Ich war anscheinend der einzige Gast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharon Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine heruntergekommene Absteige. Kein Hotel,eine laute,dreckige Kneipe mit veralteten Zimmern.Gebäude von außen und innen verdreckt und runtergekommen. Sind sofort wieder abgereist.Frechheit sowas anzubieten bei Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, cheap but clean accommodation, perfect for a 1 or 2 night stay. I didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food. Walking distance to local shops and various takeaways, petrol station just down the road and bus stop right outside. Large car park. Beautiful views of the coastline. Would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Louise

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing!

I had booked a room which included cooked breakfast. On arrival was told no chef no food. I was handed a breakfast bag containing a croissant, cereal bar, cocoa pops (i must of looked 5 years old) and half carton of milk which was warm by the morning. No apology no offer of a refund. Small towel was discoloured and shower head was rusty. All in all not impressed at all!!
Discoloured towel
Rusty shower head
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Functional room. Quick stay. Enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room helpfull friendly staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Collette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the hotel room was quite clean but the building itself was quite run down and not particularly clean. The bedroom windows were covered in bird poo. I think it was a reasonable price for 3 people to stay there and there was plenty of car parking space but if you want a fancy hotel this isn’t it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Disappointed.

I booked the room late as it advertised a restaurant - not available due to staff shortages and no notification before, during or after booking. Not impressed. The room was cold - there was a second heater so that tells the story and the bathroom was freezing so that where the extra heater went. The room and bathroom condition was poor. It advertised free wifi but it was impossible to connect and I was next to the main building (pub) - not impressed. Free parking was useful. I left before breakfast which I expected but start time is 08:00 which is quite late. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

matthew

Stayed in one of the small solo rooms while travelling for business, although the staff were friendly and the breakfast very nice not much else good can be said. No evening food was being served although it was advertised online and outside The room opened to the smoking area, the loud locals can't be helped but the small blind gave little privacy. The water temperature was lukewarm at best and the door to the bathroom struck the bed every time it was opened I'm sure the more expensive rooms are fine but for a single traveller, I would avoid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

andrew

No food at the inn

No evening food available due to no kitchen staff. No mention of this at booking, room very basic and consistent noise from something throughout the night. Breakfast was available and the guy was lovely and breakfast ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Amazing hotel, extremely friendly staff, felt so welcomed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay staff and owner fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good easy stay!

Good service, clean, public transport close by!!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A pleasant surprise

Chose this hotel because of a) its proximity to Sussex University and b) the low price. My modest expectations were exceeded: the staff were really friendly and helpful, the bar was pleasant, and the room - while small and slightly shabby - was very clean. My only criticism is that breakfast didn't start until 9am on Saturday (an hour after I had to leave) so I missed starting the day with a full English.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great value for money, super friendly staff and would say price point spot on. Even had a lovely sea view, which was a great surprise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not and could not fault the Downs hotel. Was absolutely perfect for my needs. Great value for money, friendly staff, lovely cooked breakfast, and free on site parking. I regard this place as a real find and will be booking again :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we have stayed here (1st in September) and will stay again when we are in the area again. Friendly and relaxed, with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021