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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Courtyard
Exterior
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
$78
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard King Bedded Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 a business center.
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 on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 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.

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

  • 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 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.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1008 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

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

The grand old ship

Was pleasantly surprised by the size and grandeur of the hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked for a weekend away and chose for location and looked nice on the pictures. On arrival staff were great on check in. Unfortunately after this it was very disappointing. Room was not nice at all !! As soon as you walked in there was a strong smell of damp, mold & must. Couldn’t open the window to let in fresh air as pigeons / seagulls tried to get in. Shower was leaking. There was a dirty bath Matt with stains all over it. We chose not complain & change rooms as only staying for 2 nights & spent limited time in the room. Definitely would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tricia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ship is in a good location with the benifits of some parking if it is available. The staff were okay they just did the job required but without any enthusiasm! However, the bed was very comfortable and the room nice and large. The hotel lets itself down as the bathroom is in desperate need of a refurbishment!!! So this unfortunately spoilt our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service , nice clean room - sea view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an upgrade which was appreciated. We enjoyed our seaview.Everyone on the staff were helpful and pleasant. Very close to all eateries,local bars etc . We liked the traditional feel of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

8/10 Good

Chodak

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

1 night stay 6/10

For a short stay the old ship hotel was okay. It is very apparent the hotel is very very old and is severely showing its age. It's not 5x but for the price & seafront location and overnight stay was adequate. Checkin was simple and stress free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Out dated

Staff helpful and friendly The hotel it self is out dated and the bed was very uncomfortable Won't be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The Old Ship

Loved the hotel. It has lots if original features and is a beautiful old building. The staff at reception were friendly and welcoming and kindly let us leave our bags before check-in time. I can't stress enough how helpful that was - my bag was very heavy. I would definitely choose The Old Ship again for a visit to Brighton.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Minnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay

Always stay at the Old Ship when I come to Brighton. The room was lovely and spacious but decor old and tired. Room was clean but the bathroom had a problem with small flies. The bed was very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

geraint

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a room in the roof space, it was unbearably hot, sometimes this is unavoidable, but there was no working tap for drinking water, only the hot worked. In the morning we woke early bought some water nearby and went for a very dehydrated run along the sea front, on our return we were disappointed to find that there was now no hot water for a shower. Maybe the other guests had drunk it all in desperation.. we have reported all this to reception and perhaps the most disappointing thing is that there has been no response or apology from the management..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Grubby

The place needs a major makeover and mornisation. The lobby looks good on the surface, but the place deteriorates as you go up each floor. Our rooms were on the fourth floor! The guy who checked us in was supercilious and not at all welcoming. Bar and restaurant staff all too busy to care about the customers. Everything felt grubby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Seyyed

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

6/10 Okay

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

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

A lovely hotel.

The Old Ship is a lovely hotel. The room was very nice and the bed comfortable. It was hot and too noisy to have the windows open but the room had a ceiling fan which was remarkably effective. The breakfast was lovely and my veggie dishes had to be ordered especially but came super quick. My only moan is that in the room we only had 4 teabags and 4 pots of milk. No herbal tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025