travelled to west sussex with my husband to catch up with old friends was looking forward to a lovely midweek brake. Arrived at the hotel and first impressions were not good. The hotel exterior looked dated and very worn, we knew from are friends that there was a fire last year but reading the reviews below i was optamistic .... more

My wife and I stayed at the hotel on the 14th Feb 2009 and were so impressed that we went back to the restaurant in March. In recent years my wife and I have travelled a fair bit and rarely do you experience such total commitment and professionalism as we were afforded during our time at the Southdowns Hotel. On... more

we stayed 2 days with our dog and the staff couldn't do enough to make our stay memorable and satisfy our requirements. the walking in the area is fantastic and this hotel has a great location to explore the downs. we will return one day!! more

This hotel is over-priced and in desperate need of major refurbishment. The younger staff we met were polite and helpful, but the middle-aged man who greeted us wasn't particularly friendly. The Tudor bar looked quite nice but our room was threadbare. The dining room decor was grim. The tennis courts outside were out of order. The location of this hotel... more

We stayed at the hotel during a wedding weekend, but checked out after the first night. On arrival we were greeted by a very grumpy manager who lacked grace and charm that one is usually greeted with at hotels! Our room wasn't clean and the decor was dated, the sheets and towels were frayed. In serious need of refurbishment. The... more

The prospective guest is faced with a mandatory first day's non-returnable deposit - even if booked months in advance; so don't book unlesss your are 100% certain of getting there. If you do arrive you will find a late 20th century hotel, circa 1980, lingering on into the 21st. If you want a traditional retro British hotel experience then this... more

Stayed for two nights on business and enjoyed it. The room was fine with a nice view over the front lawn, and no issues with decor, fittings or bedding. The staff were short-handed (receptionist doubled as barmaid) but no-one seemed to suffer as a result and the service was good. The restaurant had a very reasonable selection on the menu,... more

We stayed in this hotel in September because it was the only place with availability for the Goodwood weekend and after staying there we could see why. The hotel hikes the prices up at this time of the year and we accepted this, it is in a lovely location but is realy in need of refurbishment. The bedrooms were clean... more

My husband and I booked in here for a romantic weekend and had asked for the best room in the hotel. This hotel is not worth the money. Our room was not clean when we arrived and the bed linens and curtains were old and frayed. In need of refurbishment. When we asked to move to a better room the... more