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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Standard King Bedded Room
Exterior
Terrace/patio
View from property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services

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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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

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

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

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

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

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

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About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Pier
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Old Ship Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Brighton Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine at The Wardroom, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Brighton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Brighton Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Old Ship Hotel.

This 4-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 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 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 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: GBP 12.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 364 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1045 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal with the beach being just over the road. There were great restaurants all around and the pier was a couple of minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and the location was central to most things.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night and arrived in the early hours of the morning otherwise would have spoken to staff about the main issue below. Location is brilliant, staff on reception were lovely, accessibility isn’t great with lots of little staircases on way to the room and narrow doorways. Building is very tired - lots of peeling paint on the window frames and other woodwork. Main issue was a very bright and fresh spot of blood on the bedding when we pulled the duvet back, made me wonder whether sheets had been changed or not. There are great elements of the hotel, even being tired is not an issue if you know what to expect, but I probably wouldn’t stay again despite the great location and friendly staff, sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayoob

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel looks worn and tired needs a make-over Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

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

8/10 Good

kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location Staff friendly Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Marvellous location and great history. Sea front view is outstanding. Overall its a story of "faded splendour" and some tlc is much needed. Apparently this is in the pipeline, so hopefully this will happen soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very good. Reception very helpful. Room large, clean and comfortable with excellent mattresses. Suerb breakfast Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing sea view and great bar - we had such a lovely stay. Part of its charm is that it’s a bit rough around the edges - if you want brand new and shiny there are plenty of places nearby. This hotel is full of character and history - we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tired and dated looking, breakfast options weren’t great, both mornings empty stations, not a lot of choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't have beach view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The remote to the TV needs new batteries. The staff were very kind and friendly. The room and bathroom was very tired looking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
its dated infrastructure really shows. It could be an old structure that simply hasn’t been taken care of over the years, peeling paint, uneven flooring, and worn out fixtures are hard to ignore. While the location is convenient, the lack of maintenance takes away from the overall experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t book a beach view but could see the sea from window, staff were super friendly and Ron had everything you would want.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernice

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The room had an old musky smell to it.. the front door wouldn’t shut properly so we had to slam it shut. The bathroom has mould in it and on the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location old building with old building quirks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old hotel, Not square but has that lovely old hotel charme. Been staying there for the last 20 + years , Dont make it square and sterile like all the reast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location large hotel on seafront. The hotel is historical and old but rooms are comfortable and clean and has all the facilities needed…..bar, restaurant, guests lounge etc. Bathrooms are modern and nicely presented. It’s not 5 star but then again neither are the room rates. Good value, comfortable and a lovely place to stay to enjoy everything Brighton has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, great room, strong wi-fi. Loved it there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabete

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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