The Old Ship Hotel

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March 2025

April 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Gym
Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

Brighton Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Brighton Centre
‪4 min walk‬
Brighton Pier
‪6 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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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Business services

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

28 Mar - 29 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 transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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.
No lift
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

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

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

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: 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 smoke detector, 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

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller

13 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sharon

Travelled with family

12 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Business traveller

10 Dec 2024

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

Disgusting dirty

The room was covered of black mould and and dirty socks left over from previous guests Walked out in the middle of the night

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family

8 Dec 2024

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

Lovely comfortable stay

Such a great time in this hotel. Had a really comforting feel, nice sized and comfortable room. The bar had a nice vibe and were very welcoming with our two dogs. Breakfast was very nice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller

7 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Dec 2024

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

Another lovely stay

Staff were amazing and friendly. Fire alarm went off whilst we were there. Staff felt with it in a quick, efficient and very professional manner. This is the second time we have stayed and would 100% visit again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

7 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Harry

7 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice, helpful staff, and lovely Christmas decorations around the reception area. As noted by previous reviews, it could do with a refurb but it’s not ancient. Room had had a half effort clean, with a spoon on the floor and all sorts of stuff under the bed. Shower one day took 5 mins to warm up, and the other day did not warm up at all. I was in a rush to leave so could not inform staff. If you’re looking for a bed for a night then it’s alright, anything more than that then you may be disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

4 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tarek

4 Dec 2024

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

Old ship is getting very old but still my favourit

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

William

1 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel book in was good as were the staff. Room was ok except very drafty no hot water in the sink and sink plug didn't work. Didn't try the shower or bath as thought they would be the same. Bar area was nice and staff were very good as was breakfast. Not sure would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth, Croydon

27 Nov 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel is looking very tired, with tatty furniture in the lounge area and empty glasses left all over the hotel: the management seem more interested in people coming in and having a few pints and playing pool rather than the people actually staying there, it used to be one of my favourite places to stay in Brighton but it needs a refurb urgently and aim at providing something more refined.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

27 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Really good breakfast selection. Nice room in this spacious hotel. Any chance the bar could stay open a bit longer in the evening- it’s good to get back from a gig in town and be able to get a late drink Thanks

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

26 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

25 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Frances

25 Nov 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, comfy beds, tired decor

We knew the hotel was an older building having stayed before a few years ago but the location right on the seafront is almost unbeatable. Our room was a decent size but looked a bit tatty around the edges, the TV was useless and the cleanliness was ok, but not great. Most importantly the bed was comfortable, the pillows were decent and we slept well. Would we stay here again? For the right price probably yes, as you're only a 5 minute walk from the nicest parts of the city.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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