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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach

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Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Brighton

On the beach.At this Brighton City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre, both within a 5-minute walk. Brighton Fishing Museum and West Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 i360 - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shooshh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Old Ship Hotel.

This 4-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1559
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 12.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is The Old Ship Hotel to the airport?

The Old Ship Hotel is 30.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Ship Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Ship Hotel.

How close is The Old Ship Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Ship Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Old Ship Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Ship Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rendezvous Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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 costs GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Old Ship Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Old Ship Hotel have a pool?

The Old Ship Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Old Ship Hotel have a restaurant?

The Old Ship Hotel is home to The Wardroom, which features British cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Old Ship Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Ship Hotel to downtown Brighton?

The Old Ship Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Brighton.

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1004 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

4/10 Poor

gillian

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Way too warm noisy at night and light at night hard to get a good nights sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed alot at this place, always clean an comfortable, reception ok been nicer an more polite in the past ,hotel nice some standard rooms could be updated, but always clean an tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

This hotel is a 2* . It’s condition is the worst hotel I’ve stayed at in years. Mouldy walls , dirty windows , broken floorboards the list goes on. Won’t be staying again until a complete renovation takes place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good for the price however bar didn’t do Rioja by the glass or sell Port, that didn’t effect our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gillian

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
It was lovely however room to light at night and way toooo warm heating on even though 15 degrees
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Liv

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Would definitely stay again

Upon check in we were told we had been upgraded to a larger room. A lovely surprise as it was a birthday trip. The room was clean, warm and comfortable. All the common areas on the ground floor were nicely laid out and colourful. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Would have been perfect if they offered more coffee options other than filter. Overall a good stay and would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elanor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie, London

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is quirky and old which adds to the charm and character. Some parts are dated because they are listed and have great history. 1920’s lift! Winston Churchill chair. We loved these additions. It is clean, well presented and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. They explained our options for room, checked we were ok on higher floor and offered to show us how to get there. (Some areas are a bit warren like to get to (part of the charm). The room was large, clean, comfy beds, well stocked with tea/coffee, toiletries and towels. Big comfy pillows, warm room, TV etc. The water pressure was challenged (explained in bathroom notice - due to old plumbing and high floor) but adequate. It got warm but not hot in shower. Drunk singing guests woke my daughter around 1am and the windows let all noise through. Noisy traffic and bin men woke me at 6am. These are not the hotel’s fault but a consideration if you are a light sleeper. The beds were really comfortable and we easily got back to sleep. It was hard to leave the beds for breakfast, but we are glad we did. Again we were met by friendly welcoming staff, explained the buffet available and asked which drink we would like. All delicious and plentiful. A large range of cooked breakfast, cereals, pastries and fruit and yoghurt on offer. We had a brilliant stay and will come again. The hotel is right on seafront and near The Lanes. Parking available. Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are always professional and it’s always clean. Third time staying here and would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel unclean, tired, breakfast was vile
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
For the price I was able to pay my stay was satisfactory but the hotel is very dated and lacking the prestige of yesteryear
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Unfortunately, the room had an unattractive view of a grubby pigeon area which was grim. Also tve washbasin hot tap dribbled. I would not stay in the room again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

he

Business traveler
Old debilitated property , can attract tourists on behalf of its location only
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Bands Love The Old Ship !!!!!

We love staying at the Old Ship, and we appreciate the staff accommodating our parking requests. We're a small band on the road, and your garage makes our gigs so much better as street parking is terrible for travel of this nature.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good weekend with no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Amazing location. Room too hot for us though.

Fantastic location. Loved sea view room. Room very spacious. Room and bathroom very clean. Room was just too hot for us so we didn’t sleep very well. Fan in room didn’t make much difference. Radiator was on maximum all the time which we had no way to adjust/turn off.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

Terrible, gone downhill massively

This hotel has really gone down hill & would advise not staying here. The price they now charge is a reflection on the rooms and service they now provide. Hotel and rooms need urgent attention. Room was like an oven when we walked in and all radiators on full blast. Creaking floor boards, bed like sleeping on cardboard & a ceiling fan spinning round at a snail’s pace, squeaking/rattling constantly and felt like was going to fall on our heads. After being in the room for a short while, my wife and I decided that it would be better to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really disappointing

Receptionist was incredibly rude, eye rolling and extreamly unwelcoming when requesting if there was an option for an upgrade. Decided against the upgrade resulting in a loss of money to the hotel because it was clearly too much trouble for her to be courteous. Lots of damp walls throughout the hotel, mould and bubbling peeling paint. Curtains in the function room had ripped and stained linings in windows that faced the seafront looking awful. Tap in bathroom barely turned off. Shower head covered in rust and eroding. Water wasnt hot for showers. We have stayed at this hotel twice before hence why we booked it again for its location and price. Sadly it's gone down hill. It really needs some money spending on tidying it up and showing its customers that they care. It has so much potential and sadly this 3rd visit was really disappointing. Sadly the app isnt allowing me to add photos.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Vivienne

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Had stay ruined @disrupted by late night noise drilling by council in road under my room..unforgivable for 2evenings.starting 6 , to 11.30..next night..8 to 11.45pm..!. Really unreasonable!.@spoiked my stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025