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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach

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Property amenity
Courtyard
View from property
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

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

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

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

About the area

Brighton

On the beach.At this Brighton City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre, both within a 5-minute walk. West Street and Old Police Cells Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 13 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Brighton Beach
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.

  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1559
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 357 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1021 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much history in this hotel and we enjoyed the tour we were given of the cellar. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is older but we loved the location and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nivenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at a good price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bedroom large and comfortable. Lovely breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty, my husband cut himself on broken ties in the bathroom, not many staff around , fire alarm was activated in the middle of the night for 20 seconds with no explanation. I helped bar lady clear tables as she was over run with customers. I have phoof the dirty bathroom
Dirty and discoloured bath mat
Moved and dirt in bathroom
More moved and dirt in bathroom
Dirty tiles in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in fact my favourite in Brighton! I've stayed at many of the larger hotels and would rate this best for service and comfort. Looking forward very much to my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach close, shops closed. Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Surbiton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the seafront and walkable to most things
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit dated,very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, on seafront near to city centre, no hotel parking. Breakfast is available but we had room only with sea view. Some late night and early morning noise from drinkers outside. Had a twin room, one bed comfy, one too hard. Bathroom OK but only one large towel and one hand towel provided. Reasonable value for city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid avoid avoid

The hotel is very run down, paint is peeling everywhere, carpets are old, curtains in room hanging partly off and no cold water from the tap in the sink. The lift is very old and none of the indicator lights work. Windows dreadfully dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is still run down - especially in the common areas. Only 2 very small and slow lifts. Room was nice and big with nice bed. Man on reception was very pleasant and checked me in quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

allun

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

room with a view

room with sea view, large and spacious, even if a little tired, get it with old building, bed comfortable, good choice fir breakfast, plenty to choose from, all self service, good bar, and us in easy walking distance to town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was AMAZING. I had multiple requests and needs and they met each one with grace and great customer service. However, one of the things I needed to ask was how to find my room. It's a maze and not well marked. Rooms were dark but large. Great location - easy to walk to the pier, the lanes. right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid!

The whole place has gone downhill. The receptionist was clueless. The place looks run down. My room stunk of smoke. I've stayed here a few times and although I've had issues with it - it's now genuinely disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

My thoughts

Hotel nice and clean but very tired looking Breakfast could hsbe been better and maybe bit fresher Thought parking on hotrl premises was expensive Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom needed work, shower unit not secure on the wall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Size of rooms. Friendly reception. Decor needs updating. Frontage belies good interior. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired but a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025