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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
View from property
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard King Bedded Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Brighton

With a stay at The Old Ship Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Brighton, steps from Brighton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Brighton Centre. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Brighton Pier and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brighton Marina.

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 13 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Pier
The Old Ship Hotel offers 154 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 154 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with British cuisine at The Wardroom, a fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, or dine alfresco. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Wardroom - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Mess Deck Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Mess Deck Bar
  • The Wardroom

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Old Ship Brighton
Old Ship Hotel
Old Ship Hotel Brighton
Barcelo Brighton
The Old Ship Hotel Hotel
The Old Ship Hotel Brighton
The Old Ship Hotel Hotel Brighton

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1032 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older building which both adds to its charm but also results in limitations. Could not turn off the radiator, but on the positive side, could actually open the window. Large ground floor spaces and sa superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwarakanath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous right from receptionist to housekeeping. Worth your penny, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The first impression is not great as the main entrance is not wheelchair accessible and I had to go through a fire exit. Once inside, the bar area and reception are very nice, cosy and modern. The staff are friendly and professional. The lift us old and small but I was warned about this when I booked, managed to get into the lift with my wheelchair only just. The room was nice and large with an unobstructed view of the beach. The tea/coffee facilities were basic, just a kettle. I would expect a deluxe room to have a coffee machine. Overall the room was clean and good order, with a retro feel. The bed was comfortable. The bathrobes had stains on them but were changed upon request. The biggest problem was that it was too hot in the room, the towel rail in the bathroom couldn't be switched off or turned down so the whole room was very hot. If you left the window open you had the noise from the road. The ceiling fan didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I came to Brighton for a two days, one night for work. Work chose the Old Ship Hotel due to low price and proximity to our meeting spot. The exterior of most of the hotels in this area could do with a fresh coat of paint at minimum. The interior was much friendlier and nicer. I stayed as a solo female and felt very safe, even though there were youths partying nearby, they felt jovial rather than threatening. The bed was extremely comfy and I was very very grateful for that. The shower pressure isnt great but it did heat up eventually and i felt clean and warm after showering, which is what you want, really. The view of the sea was fantastic but could not have the window open at night due to noise of the gods of chaos below. Breakfast was absolutely appalling (burnt and poor quality food) and not worth £17 so i left immediately. I would stay again for work but I will not be returning to Brighton for pleasure ever again. All the roadworks apparently didnt update to my SatNav which led me straight into a Bus/Taxi lane and I probably got a ticket. This was my first ever trip to Brighton and I'd heard great things about it, but to be honest, it was as used and tired as a *** ***. I much prefer Bournemouth to Brighton and Cornwall beats them both hands down. But if you MUST stay in Brighton seafront, then Old Ship Hotel is perfectly acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room wonderful view of the sea close to all amenities very old hotel Quant but compfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not recieve beach view . Room looked out on a back yard, windows were filthy. I parked my car in the garage and came back to find it covered in pigeon droppings. Breakfast was poor and I went out on the Sunday for breakfast..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just across the road from the sea very nice hotel we was in room 208 above a side road very noisy and a recycling centre opposite with lorry's making noise and lots of young people shouting and talking till 3am outside
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large spacious room with a perfect sea view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in poor condition, had mold on the ceiling of our room. The rest of the hotel needs major refurb. It’s not a lot to ask when you’re paying top money for a room. It’s not like it’s cheap and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great - perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at a good price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bedroom large and comfortable. Lovely breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty, my husband cut himself on broken ties in the bathroom, not many staff around , fire alarm was activated in the middle of the night for 20 seconds with no explanation. I helped bar lady clear tables as she was over run with customers. I have phoof the dirty bathroom
Dirty and discoloured bath mat
Moved and dirt in bathroom
More moved and dirt in bathroom
Dirty tiles in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in fact my favourite in Brighton! I've stayed at many of the larger hotels and would rate this best for service and comfort. Looking forward very much to my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach close, shops closed. Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Surbiton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the seafront and walkable to most things
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit dated,very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, on seafront near to city centre, no hotel parking. Breakfast is available but we had room only with sea view. Some late night and early morning noise from drinkers outside. Had a twin room, one bed comfy, one too hard. Bathroom OK but only one large towel and one hand towel provided. Reasonable value for city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025