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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moo Moo's - ‬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.

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.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and a ballroom.
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

  • 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

  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 13 2026 to February 28 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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. 370 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1042 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

victor

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Room was in need of update threaded carpet and needed painting tired furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Horsham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was good, the staff were great, the room was clean . The hotel itself is getting a bit in need of a lick of paint and a bit of refurbishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Becki

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Staff were friendly room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The hotel is very dated but as I said it’s clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet had loads to choose from both hot and cold and they do have gluten free bread available for those that need it. The food tasted great and the hot food was hot. The only downside was the external noise during the night with people coming and going from pubs and clubs. Take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Overal a pleasant stay with friendly helpful staff. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gearoid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super cool historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very good, especially liked the bathroom and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service
The room was very tired indeed. Shabby furniture, wallpaper coming apart , bathroom grout was black in places , bath had big water stain. Booked a deluxe room , it didn’t look or feel deluxe. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice time at the hotel. Big thank you to Louis on reception, he was exceptional. See you next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal with the beach being just over the road. There were great restaurants all around and the pier was a couple of minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and the location was central to most things.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night and arrived in the early hours of the morning otherwise would have spoken to staff about the main issue below. Location is brilliant, staff on reception were lovely, accessibility isn’t great with lots of little staircases on way to the room and narrow doorways. Building is very tired - lots of peeling paint on the window frames and other woodwork. Main issue was a very bright and fresh spot of blood on the bedding when we pulled the duvet back, made me wonder whether sheets had been changed or not. There are great elements of the hotel, even being tired is not an issue if you know what to expect, but I probably wouldn’t stay again despite the great location and friendly staff, sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayoob

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel looks worn and tired needs a make-over Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location Staff friendly Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025