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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Standard King Bedded Room
Bar (on property)
Interior detail

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brighton Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Brighton Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Dome - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
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The Old Ship Hotel Hotel Brighton

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1007 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

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are in a need of a makeover and not so clean. Damp patch coming through the wall due to heavy rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Vivienne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay at the old ship hotel. Good location...Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and quiet. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
New Years Eve Stay
An old hotel but staff very efficient and beds very comfortable as well as location right on the seafront. For the price you can't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DAMIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Considering the number of rooms and the fact I stayed News years eve, the noise was absolute minimal. Enjoyed staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The stay was absolutely fine and comfortable, where the slightly lower scores are as a result of some areas of the hotel look a little tired and worn out; however this was and has been reflected in the budget price. You get what you pay for and the room was clean enough. Some molud on the ceiling but nothing too much to worry about.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Have stayed here several times over last few years with this year being the most disappointing - if pay a cheap rate expect cheap room paid top rate for a deluxe room which was far from being deluxe in any hotel will not stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Worthing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lift is a century old and still works
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The barhrooms, fresg water, nice white towels, dog friendly, staff were very patient and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paulo S C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and well located
Very friendly receptionist. The hotel is in need of upgrading but is nice and clean. I didn't sleep very well as mattress was a bit too soft but everyone has their own preferences. Well located and we had a beautiful view of the seafront and great value for money and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
The stay was very pleasant,the ream very welcoming The accommodation and room very clean and comfortable Breakfast was ok I think a better choice of egg and the fried eggs always over cooked Which was really a minor point
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Saturday night in Brighton
Very convenient for an evening at the Brighton centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting dirty
The room was covered of black mould and and dirty socks left over from previous guests Walked out in the middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable stay
Such a great time in this hotel. Had a really comforting feel, nice sized and comfortable room. The bar had a nice vibe and were very welcoming with our two dogs. Breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another lovely stay
Staff were amazing and friendly. Fire alarm went off whilst we were there. Staff felt with it in a quick, efficient and very professional manner. This is the second time we have stayed and would 100% visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, helpful staff, and lovely Christmas decorations around the reception area. As noted by previous reviews, it could do with a refurb but it’s not ancient. Room had had a half effort clean, with a spoon on the floor and all sorts of stuff under the bed. Shower one day took 5 mins to warm up, and the other day did not warm up at all. I was in a rush to leave so could not inform staff. If you’re looking for a bed for a night then it’s alright, anything more than that then you may be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024