The Old Ship Hotel

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February 2025

March 2025

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Gym
Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Breakfast available

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

Brighton Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Brighton Centre
‪4 min walk‬
Brighton Royal Pavilion
‪5 min walk‬
London (LGW-Gatwick)
‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Bedded Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

About this property

Ocean-view hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Pier

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Old Ship Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Brighton Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Enjoy British cuisine at The Wardroom, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Steps from Brighton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Brighton Centre
Dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified The Old Ship Hotel.

This 4-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 15 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

The Wardroom
The Mess Deck Bar

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre
Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Ballroom
Banquet hall

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Beachfront location
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Step-free path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

Digital channels
Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Connecting rooms available
Desk
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: GBP 12.50 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group

16 Nov 2024

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

Quaint and clean

Very old hotel , so not in pristine condition, but if it were it would lose its character. It’s the oldest hotel in Brighton. Very clean and the staff were lovely, particularly the young lady in the restaurant this morning (15/5). Will definitely be returning

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rae

13 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

GLYN

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

like the history of the place but room was freezing cold with no heating control in the rooms and it being deliberately heated as little as possible to save money. Shower was cold in the morning, May as well gone in the sea. But for the money its fine, it was clean and quiet but some simple improvements could make it good

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very positive experience staying the one night ..The staff were very efficient and polite. In particular the Romanian young man on reception who kindly ordered a capuchino coffee for me as I have loss of appetite due to having cancer..

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

11 Nov 2024

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

This hotel has the perfect location, we have stayed twice and would recommend The rooms are older and could maybe do with a freshen up but does not hinder your stay at all The only downside I had was there were no plug sockets next to bed for a phone but in the grand scale easy to live with it

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family

9 Nov 2024

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

What attracted me to this hotel was its location and the fact that it has been a hotel for hundreds of years. It didn’t disappoint. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Our rooms were small, but comfortable and clean. It was close to the Royal Pavilion, which was reason for the visit, but we also enjoyed walking through the Lanes nearby. And being across the street from the ocean front was great.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Charming old fashioned hotel

Great old hotel on the seafront. Lovely people at check in, our room was upgraded at no cost to sea view. Room was old fashioned but exactly what you’d expect in an old fashioned hotel. Coffee & tea making things, really comfortable bed! Lovely old lift in the hotel from the 1920’s!! All really charming. Had drinks in the bar, friendly staff, nice bar. Seafront was noisy overnight, Saturday night, but what do you expect in a busy town? Wasn’t a problem. If you want silence don’t book a hotel on a busy seafront!! We had a great stay and couldn’t fault this charming old hotel with all its creaky floorboards, quirks and old fashioned style! Really great position to walk to town & station and great sea view!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The hotel was good but it is in need of a refurb. The only slight problem was that the radiators in the rooms took a long time to heat up.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ganesh

Business traveller

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location, great staff. Facilities need improvements

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent location and friendly and helpful staff. However, hotel needs maintenance, the bathroom was aged, rickety and signs of mould. The carpet was thread bare in parts. But bed comfortable.

2/10 Terrible

Stanley, Bellevue

Travelled with family

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Noise, poor condition --

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group

3 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely traditional hotel very clean fabulous restaurant just the decor and rooms need u

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

2 Nov 2024

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

Home from home

We always stay here when in Brighton, the place has character.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Noisy outside, wasn’t told about construction noise and reversing vehicles at 5am. Didn’t sleep well at all. The rest of the stay was nice but unfortunately yawned most of the time

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ajit

Travelled with family

26 Oct 2024

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

Disgusting

Was the worst ever I use to stay in the royal Albion brilliant service Here in ship no one cares from the reception to the bar staff to the maintenance useless me and my son who is 7 the toilet didn’t flush the shower trickled on top we get a phone call you must be out in 10 minutes Where’s the manager instead I see a bunch of suits having a oiss up 11am at the bar free which I assume are staff I will be putting this viral warning other families

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

25 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

24 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

22 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A lovely hotel

If im being totally honest..my stay was so enjoyable ..but see some of the previous comments on the hotel needing loads of tlc...i do agree ..but it didnt upset my stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with partner

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

No room service unfortunately but it was promoted on the website that it was

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel is good, breakfast was poor. Vegetarian sausages sent back twice as they were still frozen ! They did not charge us for the breakfast as we were unhappy, so that was good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Fahim

Business traveller

19 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Tired property, like walking thru a maze to get to your room; some recruitment office just outside my room; food was horrible

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

18 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller

15 Oct 2024

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

Great place

Lovely hotel, parking is good if you can get in the hotel car park but extortionate if not at the nearest car parks this is the only thing that puts me off booking again, hotel itself lovely old building, room comfortable and very clean, staff all lovely, friendly & helpful. I was there for work so wasn’t sight seeing but it is opposite the sea front and close to shops restaurants etc. Breakfast is buffet style but do specific requests if you ask breakfast was nice.