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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a formal dining experience surrounded by wine and candlelight.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a stunning chandelier, comfortable seating area, and classic architectural details.
Stunning urban building with a classic facade and evenly spaced windows.
Boats are moored on the pebbled beach, offering a serene waterfront scene.
Enjoy a tranquil outdoor café experience with tables and chairs set amidst beautifully maintained gardens and traditional buildings.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Brighton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Bedded Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

4-star hotel in Brighton City Centre
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 a business center.
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.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Old Ship Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 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.

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 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

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Lovely Sea Front Hotel

Wonderful location and hotel. Directly across from Brighton beach. We had a lovely sea view room. It was a bit loud at night, as the bar was directly under our window, but we managed with a sound machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Great position.comfortable room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great

Friendly staff, comfortable stay, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neglected hotel

1st room was very neglected (chipped furniture, thred bare carpet, peeling wall paper) and dirty. We where offered an alternative room, after one night we moved again (broken shower). The third room was clean, it was very dated (60's). The staff were polite and could not do a enough for you and dealt with issues quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Layla

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DISGUSTING HOTEL

This Hotel was absolutely horrendous!!!.. it was filthy dirty.. constant drunks and individuals on drugs sat at the entrance to the property!.. scared my daughter.. the rooms were absolutely disgusting.. wall decor falling off and crumbling.. the bath was covered in limescale and leaking taps and shower.. the room was dirty..the bedding dirty.. it smelt of damp and old smoke and was absolutely unfit to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenson

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel itself was comfortable. But lots of gypsy folk which is not a problem when they behave but as the evening progressed they got more unruly and ended up in a fight which ended with the police being called.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value stay

The Old Ship is an amazing history hotel. It's olde worlde and full of quirky charme. It's central and seafront based so that's always a plus . I slept peacefully and loved my retro room. Yes, it's worn looking but for the price, it's great. I'd return to this hotel as it's warm and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, comfortable hotel with good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

The best of Brighton

This is my favourite hotel and if could take it to where I am staying I would! The bed is the most comfortable I have had. We stay in the same disabled access room and it is just right. The wet room bathroom is good a bit tired but ok. Having stayed twice in 2 weeks I noticed this is the one place we return to that I know I am going to relax and sleep well in. Great location on the seafront but also a five minute walk into the heart of Brighton shopping and food. 2 minutes from the Brighton centre and an easy stroll to the Dome and Palace theatre. What more could you want
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Could do with some updating and maintenance work. Quite shabby in places. Pricey for condition of the hotel. Breakfast was good but had to pay for it. Not one I would choose to stay at again, not for that price anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has charm and history. The front patio was wonderful to read or enjoy a drink. The area around the hotel had lots of litter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

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

Great location but parking is problematic.

This is a good location but quite noisy at night and difficult to get to when you have a car. The only option we found available for parking cost us 42 pounds for the overnight stay (42pounds for 24 hours). Breakfast was excellent with good choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel in poor condition

Hotel is in need of refurbishment. Breakfast staff unhelpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025