The Old Ship Hotel

Property class: 4
Waterfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Beach

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At The Old Ship Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available daily. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free toiletries
The current price is £890
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a door.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television on the wall.

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, two pillows, a bedspread, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Double Room, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive
  • Brighton Station - 13 min walk
  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • London Road Brighton Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Workshop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fortune of War - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tempest Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

  • At The Old Ship Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available daily. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1559

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Lounge Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 13 February 2026 to 28 February 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Lift
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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

Does The Old Ship Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Ship Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Ship Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Ship Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Old Ship Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Old Ship Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around The Old Ship Hotel like?

The Old Ship Hotel is located near Brighton Beach in Brighton City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Brighton Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Brighton Royal Pavilion. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This the second visit to tis hotel for us although its going through refurbishment its still good and value for money. Brighton is an amazing place and this hotel is central to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

Although the hotel is being renovated we were upgraded to bed and breakfast after booking a sea view room. The ballroom where breakfast was served was magnificent and full of history. Will definitely be back!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in, nice big airy room. Staff were polite and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and comfortable place, super recommend and for sure I’ll be back! Lego super
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is in a great location and we loved our stay here. She's a grand old lady who is looking a little past her best but is kept tidy and clean and is undergoing some refurbishment. Has everything you need and in a great location for walking everywhere in Brighton. Would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely over night stay, everywhere was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good had all you needed
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6/10 Good

The room was good and staff helpful. The hotel is undergoing a big refurbishment which is good because it needs it.
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6/10 Good

Hotel looked very dated, it needs a complete renovation, the room was okay in terms of cleanliness but the bathroom was in need of complete change there was no air conditioning but there was a fan which was adequate. The bed was clean and reasonably comfortable. The breakfast was of very low quality not worth the price.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

lovely place staff were great and location was ideal for the brighton centre and to explore the lanes
Verified review

6/10 Good

Let down with the upgrade should have closed the hotel with all the work going on not good to see builders outside your window on a Sunday morning when getting dressed . F, staff very friendly and helpful, with all this going on.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room and iron in the room staff really helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

We found the room perfect for our short stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful , we will hopefully be back soon for a longer stay
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. Breakfast was good. The bar is undergoing refurbishment so more limited than on previous visits but we were still well looked after.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I’ve stayed here 3 times and it’s always perfect. Great location, inexpensive.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Well, the staff at The Old Ship were as always, delightfully polite and helpful. However, due to the refurbishment that is about to close the place down for a number of months, the atmosphere was not its usual sunny self. The whole frontage is covered in scaffolding which doesn't look great. I hope the character of the Old Ship is retained, with its oldie world vibe, and it doesn't become too new and shiny and 'corporate'. Best of luck!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, great location. Just about to start the renovations..... In desperate need of it too.
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6/10 Good

Hotel was in the middle of refurb so not the best experience. Staff were nice. Breakfast very limited. No cheese ham or tomatoes and cucumber. Weak
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6/10 Good

It's the same as always. The location is convenient and the staff are friendly and helpful. It doesn't have many lifts and they are slow. While the property is clean, it is very run down. It's also noisy which is to be expected given the location but they provide you with ear plugs which is never a great sign. Give the place a lick of paint, invest in better windows, and maybe sort out the lifts and it would be ideal.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was tidy, breakfast was lovely, staff were welcoming.
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8/10 Very good

Fabulous, oldest hotel in Brighton but unfortunately while that added to the charm it also was apparent in the state of the rooms, however, I understand they are redoing them all in the next while. The rooms, although quite shabby looking, were clean & comfortable. Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great, great location for bars & restaurants
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6/10 Good

Unfortunately, the sea view was compromised by the mass building works on the outside of the hotel. I feel as though I should’ve been warned about this upon booking! I paid extra for a sea view. This was really disappointing. The TV didn’t work and the hotel phone didn’t work. We found some crisps on the carpet when we arrived and a dirty tissue by the fridge. The history of the hotel was interesting but the decor and furniture was tired looking. The staff that we encountered were all lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our recent stay at the Old ship hotel was fantastic lovely room where we could see the seafront lovely comfy big bed staff lovely and efficient as ever looking forward to returning later in the year thank you again
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8/10 Very good

My overall experience was great. The hotel is going through improvements scaffolding outside et cetera. Some of the hotel is very tired. The reception area is lovely. The staff are wonderful and is in a fantastic place for everything in Brighton. I’ve stayed there before and would stay there again I’m sure when everything has finished the hotel will be a wonderful place once again. Staff were very helpful.
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6/10 Good

Hotel was being refurbished so not in a very good state outside. The inside was ok but very dated. The room had a ceiling fan which was great as heatwave when we stsyed. The Staff very friendly. The bar was closed at 10.00 so couldnt get an after dinner drink. We were only there for one night for the price it was ok.