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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge

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 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1013 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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freezing cold

Hotel was feezing cold. Room was nice inside but very cold. Radiators where on but bearly warm to the touch. I asked reception for a additional heater, i was told no problem one will be brought up but never happened. If you stay here make sure you have your wooly socks and a coat to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was in a very poor state. The room was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kieran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if possible

Average hotel at best. No idea how its a 4 star. At very best its a 3 star hotel. Central heating was continually noisy thoughout the night. Windows are double glazed so you hear everyone at 5:30am in the street. Dust everywhere.. not great at all. Will never return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here

Room was freezing Cold. No heating. A party in the room above until 4am - tv did not work. Just terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond, Greenford

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The property needs updating and breakfast was just average for £15 pp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Fantastic historic hotel right on the beach

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 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manoj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there for 2 days and no room service and toilet paper quality was so bad and no water floor bad smell like smoke
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, decent gym. quick access to all food amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Opposite Brighton beach

Parking in basement of hotel with direct access to reception. Cost of £25 per day Lovely warm room as cold day outside. Good bar and popular.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with partner
Staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not sleep well on my second (and last) night due to guests upstairs being nosy and heavy footed after midnight. However, the night staff were so helpful and spoke with the guests twice asking them to quieten down. I was even offered a room change.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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