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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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. Visitor Information Centre and West Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • 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
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moo Moo's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Ship Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This 4-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

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

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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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)

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

  • 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

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: 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.
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Ship Hotel?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on Mar 18, 2026 start from $69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1027 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much history in this hotel and we enjoyed the tour we were given of the cellar. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is older but we loved the location and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Staff & service
First room 122 terrible, but was moved to 117 nice room what i expected. Outside a bit run down with flaking paint . Overall needs money spent on it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t have breakfast. Enjoyed the stay. Large interesting hotel. Lots of separate areas each, I would think would tell a story from back in the day. Very Christmassy in the hotel and The Lanes behind.
In The Lanes
In The Lanes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room not very clean, broken floor tiles, no loo brush, toilet dirty around the u-bendand rim area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like the hotel and the staff are generally great but I could hear people in the other rooms and the corridoors. This time I got woken up by people having a massive argument outside - shouting and swearing at each other and then a motorbkie repeatedly revving its engine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Virpi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Merinäköala, siisti huone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit tired and run down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

6/10 Okay

Terence

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was asked to pay again by the hotel on checking-in despite the fact that I pre-paid via Hotel.com. The hotel is in need of a major re-furbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Old Ship is a Brighton institution. Very old hotel with old fixtures and fittings but the room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very nice and location very convenient. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is excellent value for money and right on the sea front
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Clean room but needs a bit of update friendly staff lovely view great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast vpoor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025