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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Pier

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Bar (on property)
Courtyard
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard King Bedded Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 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
  • ‪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

Upscale hotel near Brighton Beach
Near Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier, The Old Ship Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Wardroom, features ocean views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a ballroom
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • 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

  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Old Ship Hotel?

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 Centre and Brighton Pier are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 14 minutes.

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The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1039 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed many times at the Old Ship.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel with charming old details overviewing beach . Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room wonderful view of the sea close to all amenities very old hotel Quant but compfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at a good price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bedroom large and comfortable. Lovely breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwarakanath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous right from receptionist to housekeeping. Worth your penny, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the seafront and walkable to most things
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service , nice clean room - sea view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and walking distance from literally everything. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired but a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We found the hotel, very clean and tidy, the staff were excellent, the food and service was excellent. The rooms were spacious, clean and well presented. I would say the only down side was we felt it needed a lick of paint to give it a freshen up. But that certainly would not put us off returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is perfect for visiting Brighton
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older building which both adds to its charm but also results in limitations. Could not turn off the radiator, but on the positive side, could actually open the window. Large ground floor spaces and sa superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an upgrade which was appreciated. We enjoyed our seaview.Everyone on the staff were helpful and pleasant. Very close to all eateries,local bars etc . We liked the traditional feel of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajit

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiera

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

Great hotel!

Great hotel, lovely room in a great location and with excellent facilities Would recommend and will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Size of rooms. Friendly reception. Decor needs updating. Frontage belies good interior. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an old building with character. The staff are very helpful and one is always met with a smile. Rooms are very clean with comfy beds. I stayed here in march and enjoyed my stay so came back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

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

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