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The Old Ship Hotel

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A coastal building with a bridge, a boat, and a small structure. - The Old Ship Hotel (Brighton)
A buffet setup with plates, bowls, and food containers on a wooden table. - The Old Ship Hotel (Brighton)
A pebbled beach with buildings and a pier in the background. - The Old Ship Hotel (Brighton)
A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted picture, and a door leading to another room. - The Old Ship Hotel (Brighton)
A spacious lobby with a checkered carpet, a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase. - The Old Ship Hotel (Brighton)
Close to Brighton Centre and Brighton Beach, The Old Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a door.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted picture, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Brighton City Centre, a neighborhood in Brighton, The Old Ship Hotel is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. The "Doughnut and Brighton Pier 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

  • A gazebo with ornate green and white railings, a domed roof, and a sign reading "BAYVIEW".
    Brighton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Brighton Centre, a historic building with a red and white facade, arched windows, and a green awning.
    Brighton Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A shopping area with Topshop Topman and Calzedonia stores.
    Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large, ornate building with multiple domes and minarets.
    Brighton Royal Pavilion
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A sign welcoming visitors to Brighton Dome, a historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Brighton Dome
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton Station
    13 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Workshop
    3 min walk
  • The Fortune of War
    3 min walk
  • Tempest Inn
    3 min walk
  • The Cricketers
    2 min walk
  • Moshimo
    2 min walk

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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 waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. West Street and Kings Road Arches are just steps away. 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

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1030 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great location to the restaurant and bars, have stayed at the Ship a few times now and never disappoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location, the view and the staff were great, and in spite of currently being somewhat faded it's charming inside and the rooms were spacious enough too. For the price, can't be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice big airy room. Staff were polite and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good spread of breakfast options, staff are really polite and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely over night stay, everywhere was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good had all you needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and staff helpful. The hotel is undergoing a big refurbishment which is good because it needs it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff at this hotel are so helpful and polite, hotel could really do with a lick of paint and a bit of TLC. Location is great parking off site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place staff were great and location was ideal for the brighton centre and to explore the lanes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the character and history of the hotel. Loved the architectural feature and the authenticity. I appreciated the helpfulness of the staff and the fact they they are knowledgeable about the history of the hotel and their willingness to share that knowledge. Great place full of a soul of its own, unlike many other soulless corporate hotels. The uniqueness of the Old Ship Hotel should be celebrated and retained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and iron in the room staff really helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the room perfect for our short stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful , we will hopefully be back soon for a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was good. The bar is undergoing refurbishment so more limited than on previous visits but we were still well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was tricky to find the room because of the signs from the stairs but once I had done, it was a great size room with practical bathroom - although I couldn’t get any hot water despite leaving it running.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location. Just about to start the renovations..... In desperate need of it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast was great, great location for bars & restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was tidy, breakfast was lovely, staff were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous, oldest hotel in Brighton but unfortunately while that added to the charm it also was apparent in the state of the rooms, however, I understand they are redoing them all in the next while. The rooms, although quite shabby looking, were clean & comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My overall experience was great. The hotel is going through improvements scaffolding outside et cetera. Some of the hotel is very tired. The reception area is lovely. The staff are wonderful and is in a fantastic place for everything in Brighton. I’ve stayed there before and would stay there again I’m sure when everything has finished the hotel will be a wonderful place once again. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is fantastic, with the beach right in front of the property. It’s also only about a 13-minute walk from Brighton Station, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The only minor issue was that the toilet didn’t flush very well, and it occasionally seemed like the toilet paper might get clogged. However, flushing it a couple of times solved the problem. If you’re planning to stay in Brighton and want to be close to the seafront, I think this is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026