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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Standard King Bedded Room
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Restaurant

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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.

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 bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Brighton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Brighton Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Ship Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

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.
Lounge 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 5 floors
  • 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

  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
  • 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.
  • 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. 359 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1015 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jane

Overall the room was clean, however the coverlet on the bed was dirty. I did inform Reception who made a note of it. Reception staff were very amenable, however bar staff are not always pleasant. I have stayed at the Old Ship many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, but the huge number of corridors were a bit musty and dusty. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Great rooms to lounge in, sofas, chairs and tables plus a pool table.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Roger

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old-style room but perfectly comfortable. The breakfast during the week is table service, hit buffet at the weekend. The staff are very friendly. Given the price we paid, a good value hotel (I know it gets more expensive as you head towards Summer)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very rude staff on reception!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were a bit tired. The decor was a bit tired and the staff were kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was noisy builders next door, all you cour hear was banging, staff very lovely, the amenities very good but a bit dated, the tiles on the bathroom floor were all broken
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le personnel est adorable. De bons cocktails sont disponibles au bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Staff were great. Hotel is tired and in desperate need of a refurb. Holes in the wall and duck tape holding the carpet together.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just had a super refreshing stay! 🚿 The shower and room were spotlessly clean, and the bathroom was immaculate. It's so nice when everything is just *clean*! The minimalist staff setup was perfect for a quiet, anonymous visit. Feeling totally recharged! ✨ #CleanStay #MinimalistVibes #Refreshing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony, New Ash Green

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place , room note as nice as previous but still nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was nice with a decent selection. Nice seaview room very close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Lovely old hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the whole hotel was absolutely lovely! There is no temperature control in the room, otherwise fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
With one exception staff were very good. Room clean but needs TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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