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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
View from property
Bar (on property)
Courtyard

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 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
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 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 - 0.0 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
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 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

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. 369 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1020 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff went out of there way to accommodate us! Was a very in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In need of major repairs and improvements

Hotel staff good, helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is very shabby from the ouside, lots of rising damp in front elevation. Our room 318 was facing the sea which was nice but windows dirty on outside again damp behind radiator, bits of mouldy plaster on floor see photo, desk in room was in need of TLC, top had lots of blisters see photo, but what made the room really tired was the head board it needs throwing away see photo, carpets throughout have seen better days and threadbare in parts.In general the whole area of Brighton was very tired.We did enjoy the pubs and hotel bar,and had a nice weekend. Parking very exoensive also
Mouldy plaster on floor
Worn headboard
Desk top
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

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

Avoid

Hotel was awful, electrics in the room did not work, bed was horrific, when complained I was told ‘I’m not an electrician what do you want me to do’ then I was moved rooms to a room with constant foot traffic going past, then moved back and given a plug in fan as their retro ‘air con’ did not work (due to electrics not working). Checked out at 6am and will never go back. Awful hotel, awful staff. I was given a 50% refund and I am now in the process of requesting the final 50% to be issued as I did not get any sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very difficult, the building is old and in poor repair in places. But this is not hidden and really is part of the charm of the hotel. One large criticism is the quality of the breakfast. One pot of tea or coffee which you can get just over one cup of it. Eggs limited to fried only, no scrambled or poached option. Service was poor, with the drinks taking 20 minutes to arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff are lovely and really helpful.The breakfast was lovely and plenty of choice.Love the seating outside the hotel we could just chill and watch the view so lovely.The housekeeping staff are great made our bed and lovely fresh towels for a shower..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Birthday stay!

We loving staying at the old ship hotel, we stayed many times and cannot fault!! Breakfast is always good too!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi we really liked the hotel , live music and atmosphere , Unfortunately we had to leave early before spending the night here due to an issue at home , however we enjoyed the day and short time in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting. Dated. Dirty. The place needs shutting down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Business traveller

Had better stays shame as great location

Shower didnt turn on had to call maintance then would turn off had to call maintance tv didnt work whole place needs upgrading poor for brighton not even smart tvs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajit

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

Lovely place to stay

The staff were soo friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor hotel

Went to Brighton. For a wedding. Booke din and there was no hot water so that wasn’t a good start and we had to get ready. Next morning I formed staff. They sent maintentnace. Next time we had a shower it was boiling hot. And couldn’t adjust. Also breakfast was very poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited hot / warm water for shower, Externally needs paint rooms tired some communal lobbies very smelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good value for a sea view

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need up dating espacially the lift and balconey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HJ

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

Fantastic stay

Honestly it was such a nice old school hotel I loved the lift from 1920 and the rooms were outdated but I enjoyed my time there! All staff were honestly so lovely I would definitely stay again however if your looking somewhere modern look elsewhere this wouldn’t be for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shailendra

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms and hotel need updating. Excellent staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From Booking in to Booking out reception staff were polite friendly and greeted me with a smile rooms were dated but comfortable and clean all credit to the housekeeping team well done breakfast was great plenty of choice .nice sitting area around the hotel for talking or having a quiet drink with family would stay here again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025