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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
View from property
Exterior
The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton's city center offers a seaside retreat with ocean views from the restaurant. A 24-hour gym suits early risers and night owls, while free WiFi keeps everyone connected. After dinner, enjoy the bar and billiards table for perfect evening entertainment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €59
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Upscale hotel near Brighton Beach
Near Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier, The Old Ship Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Wardroom, features ocean views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a ballroom
  • A lift, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 are 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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on 20 Nov 2025 start from €59.30, 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.

How much is parking at The Old Ship Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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 is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Old Ship Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old Ship Hotel located?

Located in Brighton City Centre, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre, just steps away from Brighton Fishing Museum and Brighton Beach. Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 14 minutes.

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The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1052 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great - perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the seafront and walkable to most things
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired but a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Elizabeth

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

Birthday stay!

We loving staying at the old ship hotel, we stayed many times and cannot fault!! Breakfast is always good too!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Size of rooms. Friendly reception. Decor needs updating. Frontage belies good interior. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Brighton what more can I say
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shailendra

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms and hotel need updating. Excellent staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property needs proper refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HJ

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

Fantastic stay

Honestly it was such a nice old school hotel I loved the lift from 1920 and the rooms were outdated but I enjoyed my time there! All staff were honestly so lovely I would definitely stay again however if your looking somewhere modern look elsewhere this wouldn’t be for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, on seafront near to city centre, no hotel parking. Breakfast is available but we had room only with sea view. Some late night and early morning noise from drinkers outside. Had a twin room, one bed comfy, one too hard. Bathroom OK but only one large towel and one hand towel provided. Reasonable value for city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Traditional old hotel on the sea front Great value but that’s because it’s looking tired If you are happy to except they then it’s ok Breakfast was adequate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ngozi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for a short stay

My stay was pleasant. The hotel needs refurbishment. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful old hotel with a beautiful lobby. The room was good size with nice furnishings. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not recieve beach view . Room looked out on a back yard, windows were filthy. I parked my car in the garage and came back to find it covered in pigeon droppings. Breakfast was poor and I went out on the Sunday for breakfast..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty, my husband cut himself on broken ties in the bathroom, not many staff around , fire alarm was activated in the middle of the night for 20 seconds with no explanation. I helped bar lady clear tables as she was over run with customers. I have phoof the dirty bathroom
Dirty and discoloured bath mat
Moved and dirt in bathroom
More moved and dirt in bathroom
Dirty tiles in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beach front stay

Great location, bit tired as very old but we liked the old fashioned feel. Lovely quiet room as requested
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Ship Hotel

Quaint hotel but could do with some refurb. Our room had a syarbicks coffee left on the windowsill.....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajit

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

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

8/10 Good

SUSAN

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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location, pleasant hotel, but really in need of some attention to improve the decor. Otherwise an interesting quirky hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

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