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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach

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Interior detail
Standard King Bedded Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Bedded Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • 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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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.
  • No elevator
  • 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

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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.

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

As of Jun 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on Jun 19, 2025 start from $91.31, excluding 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 every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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. 364 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1000 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcomeing the staff were really nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel old fashioned but comfortable. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay as comfortsble tir singpe trsvrller.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Staff & service

No sleep

Staff were lovely but had a terrible night Saturday as another couple were screaming and banging doors I call to receptionist and they asked them to be quiet but half an hour later they started again therefore no sleep.. we got up early and told reception but they just said they were not on in the night and there were no reports 😡 so we left
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Steynton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value for money hotel.

A great base and good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable and quaint

Lovely staff, quaint old building and VERY comfortable beds. Warm and clean, albeit a little dated and need of a bit of TLC in places. Running tap water for a few mins to get hot water is disappointing (especially as I try to be environmentally friendly) but this is "due to the age of the hotel and the pipework" I must have half filled a bath before hot water came through!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Freezing cold

Hotel was feezing cold. Room was nice inside but very cold. Radiators where on but bearly warm to the touch. I asked reception for a additional heater, i was told no problem one will be brought up but never happened. If you stay here make sure you have your wooly socks and a coat to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was in a very poor state. The room was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kieran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if possible

Average hotel at best. No idea how its a 4 star. At very best its a 3 star hotel. Central heating was continually noisy thoughout the night. Windows are double glazed so you hear everyone at 5:30am in the street. Dust everywhere.. not great at all. Will never return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025