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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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

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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Brighton Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪43 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 this property

The Old Ship Hotel

4-star hotel in Brighton City Centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Old Ship Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Wardroom - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Mess Deck Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

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

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 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.
  • 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

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

  • 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 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

This property does not have elevators
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

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1010 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

8/10 Good

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agne

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Willvlc

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

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

Really nice and comfortable and clean

Best hotel in Brighton
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
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 traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sharon

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

2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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