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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Royal Pavilion

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Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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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 i360 - 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

Upscale hotel near Brighton Beach
Near Brighton Centre and Brighton Royal Pavilion, 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 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and coffee/tea in reception
  • A ballroom, a lift and smoke-free property
  • 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

Languages

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

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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

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

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

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 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on 29 June 2025 start from AU$151.99, 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 Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier are also within 10 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

7.8

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

6/10

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

10/10

Room was nicely decorated and clean - excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Great location great staff and great price! The hotel and rooms are a little tired decor wise but absolutely spotless clean. I will definitely return and would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very comfortable and friendly and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel and Fantastic stay! The staff were wonderful and I loved everything about my time there. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel has charm and history. The front patio was wonderful to read or enjoy a drink. The area around the hotel had lots of litter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location. Good value for money, very reasonably priced for such a centrally located hotel. Nicely furnished and laid out communal areas. Good range of breakfast choices of good quality. Upper floors could do with a refresh (decorating) and our room was very warm (did find what looked like a heating / cooling fan in the wardrobe as we left which could have helped!) and slightly dated and tired but all that is forgiven somewhat because of the price paid. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Very welcomeing the staff were really nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10

Like other reviewers we found this hotel to be a sad and very obviously long overdue for a renewal shadow of what we assume was its former self. Well located but the room view was a disgrace, damp walls, frayed carpets, dim lighting throughout the hotel, No air conditioning (but for a ceiling fan) and generally run down. We tried to be fair in a Trip Advisor review but it is hard to find positives. Cheaper than many other Brighton seaa front hotels, but so it should be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Enjoyed my stay as comfortsble tir singpe trsvrller.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10

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

6/10

This hotel is very old the staff were miserable at check in and at breakfast. We have stayed here a few times and you never get hot water when turning the shower on. The drinks at the bar are very expensive. Overall the place badly needs a refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

We had the most awful experience at this hotel. There is no way that this hotel should even charge £50 a night let alone £250 a night. The manager was lovely and we managed to get a refund as we didn’t stay. we literally went in looked at our room and asked to leave it was horrendous Dirty, holes in the bed, holes in the ceiling, stains on the floor absolutely vile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Best hotel in Brighton
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Perfect location, friendly staff, decent gym. quick access to all food amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Great and welcoming service. The hallways are a bit worn out, but then we were surprised by how nice the room was. It was perfect! The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Managed to book gor the wrong night but the person in the desk helped me sort that out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Staying at the Old Ship Hotel is a glimpse into the past - the history is wonderful and the location is great . Our room was a decent size and comfortable, other than the bed that we found too soft , and it does show its age in the furniture and carpets and so on - but still a great stay , we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

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