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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Ocean views complement fine dining at this Brighton City Centre hotel, where a 24-hour gym keeps travelers active and a business center helps them stay productive

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Standard King Bedded Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Old Ship Hotel (Brighton)
The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton's city center offers a seaside retreat with ocean views from the restaurant. A 24-hour gym suits early risers and night owls, while free WiFi keeps everyone connected. After dinner, enjoy the bar and billiards table for perfect evening entertainment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard King Bedded Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Bedded Room

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

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Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Brighton City Centre, a neighborhood in Brighton, The Old Ship Hotel is in a shopping district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park, while Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are popular area attractions. The "Doughnut and Volk’s Electric Railway are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Brighton travel guide
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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach
    Brighton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
    Brighton Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion
    Brighton Royal Pavilion
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Dome
    Brighton Dome
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • The Mesmerist
    3 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Upscale hotel near Brighton Beach
Close to Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier, The Old Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old Ship Hotel located?

Located in Brighton City Centre, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, just steps from Brighton Fishing Museum and Brighton Beach. Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are also within 10 minutes. Brighton Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here 3 times and it’s always perfect. Great location, inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Our recent stay at the Old ship hotel was fantastic lovely room where we could see the seafront lovely comfy big bed staff lovely and efficient as ever looking forward to returning later in the year thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast was great, great location for bars & restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No beach view, close to sea front & shops, restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious room very comfy bed The staff were great and we enjoyed breakfast and dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff were very helpful, and the location is great by the seaside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Lovely old hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was nice with a decent selection. Nice seaview room very close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is excellent value for money and right on the sea front
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean comfy hotel if a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ify

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was perfect ,Am impressed with the maintenance been the one of the oldest hotel in Brighton kudos Everything was great to the staffs and clean rooms I loved the seaside view from the room I stayed I will sure come back again when am in Brighton
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old-style room but perfectly comfortable. The breakfast during the week is table service, hit buffet at the weekend. The staff are very friendly. Given the price we paid, a good value hotel (I know it gets more expensive as you head towards Summer)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super cool historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Room was clean. Beautiful old building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff Clean with a rustic feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very good, especially liked the bathroom and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much history in this hotel and we enjoyed the tour we were given of the cellar. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is older but we loved the location and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were a bit tired. The decor was a bit tired and the staff were kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great - perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff first class , room clean and comfortable. will come again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025