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The Old Ship Hotel

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

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 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
Close to Brighton Centre, 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 a banquet hall
  • A ballroom, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and wedding services
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 and within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. West Street and Friends Meeting House are also within 5 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. 353 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1010 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

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

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like stepping back in time, in a good way. The atmosphere was so warm and friendly. The staff were very friendly always welcoming. The room was warm and the bed comfortable. Thank you for a great stay. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

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

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room and bathroom are clean if a little dated. If you like a bath.. they are very long,deep and there is heaps of boiling hot water to chuck into it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mr Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice time at the hotel. Big thank you to Louis on reception, he was exceptional. See you next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

6/10 Okay

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Whilst we booked a king room and the room was styled as per the images, the bed was not king size. It was nice enough but as we paid for a king room we did expect a king bed too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

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

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Emelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

Becki

Staff were friendly room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The hotel is very dated but as I said it’s clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet had loads to choose from both hot and cold and they do have gluten free bread available for those that need it. The food tasted great and the hot food was hot. The only downside was the external noise during the night with people coming and going from pubs and clubs. Take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Overal a pleasant stay with friendly helpful staff. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

The grand old ship

Was pleasantly surprised by the size and grandeur of the hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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