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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Royal Pavilion

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Property amenity
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

Explore the area

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Brighton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Bedded Room

Standard King Bedded Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Brighton

The Old Ship Hotel places you in the centre of Brighton, steps from Brighton Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Brighton Centre. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Wardroom, serves British cuisine and is open for dinner. The Mess Deck Bar is the hotel's own bar. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Brighton City Centre hotel include Brighton Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier.

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 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

  • ‪Shooshh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Royal Pavilion
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 centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Ship Hotel offers 154 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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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
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: 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

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: from 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 on-site 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Ship Hotel?

The Old Ship Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Ship Hotel?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on 13 Jul 2025 start from NZ$148.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Ship Hotel?

Yep, The Old Ship Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Brighton Beach.

Does The Old Ship Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Ship Hotel?

No, The Old Ship Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Ship Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Ship Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Old Ship Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1011 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

10/10 Excellent

Melita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice centrally located hotel Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A step back in time

This hotel is a wonderful experience of a bygone era. I loved the old world feel as I stepped through the wooden entrance. The wood panelling was marvellous, along with historical photos which dotted the walls. The rooms were large amd warm, beds super comfortable, and housekeeping regular. Cleanliness: it was clean and fresh, but as a fussy cleaner- there were finger marks on the inside window and dust behind the bathroom door. Front of house: this was my first time and staff did not sell it- I found out about the gym by wondering around, I wasn't told about breakfast, neither about the tours the hotel runs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and Fantastic stay! The staff were wonderful and I loved everything about my time there. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Shabby tired not worth the price of £300 for 2 nig

Booked deluxe seaview room, room very shabby tired shower curtain a big no no dripping tap & late night noise with loud people sitting outside talking at 4am! Asked them to move spoke with manager ; suggested to remove chairs so know one can sit there in the early hours! He took on board our complaint but did nothing abit it! Shocking hotel parking fees £54 for two nights last stay there, we stayed afurther night & checked into the Queens hotel so much better!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

MUSAAB

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The shower was cold and whilst they said let it run for a few minutes it never warmed up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very dated , room was stiflingly ho
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel . Very old building lots of character :) Friendly staff .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren

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

Old ship

The old ship is one of the oldest in Brighton, its full of caretor, please dont change it , or make it like all the rest ( Sammy) .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My second time staying here. It shows its age inside but my room was clean and it's a great location! Can be noisy at night if room overlooks the sea though as lots of stag and hen do's in Brighton!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

4/10 Poor

gillian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Way too warm noisy at night and light at night hard to get a good nights sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed alot at this place, always clean an comfortable, reception ok been nicer an more polite in the past ,hotel nice some standard rooms could be updated, but always clean an tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

This hotel is a 2* . It’s condition is the worst hotel I’ve stayed at in years. Mouldy walls , dirty windows , broken floorboards the list goes on. Won’t be staying again until a complete renovation takes place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good for the price however bar didn’t do Rioja by the glass or sell Port, that didn’t effect our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gillian

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
It was lovely however room to light at night and way toooo warm heating on even though 15 degrees
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Liv

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Would definitely stay again

Upon check in we were told we had been upgraded to a larger room. A lovely surprise as it was a birthday trip. The room was clean, warm and comfortable. All the common areas on the ground floor were nicely laid out and colourful. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Would have been perfect if they offered more coffee options other than filter. Overall a good stay and would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elanor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie, London

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is quirky and old which adds to the charm and character. Some parts are dated because they are listed and have great history. 1920’s lift! Winston Churchill chair. We loved these additions. It is clean, well presented and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. They explained our options for room, checked we were ok on higher floor and offered to show us how to get there. (Some areas are a bit warren like to get to (part of the charm). The room was large, clean, comfy beds, well stocked with tea/coffee, toiletries and towels. Big comfy pillows, warm room, TV etc. The water pressure was challenged (explained in bathroom notice - due to old plumbing and high floor) but adequate. It got warm but not hot in shower. Drunk singing guests woke my daughter around 1am and the windows let all noise through. Noisy traffic and bin men woke me at 6am. These are not the hotel’s fault but a consideration if you are a light sleeper. The beds were really comfortable and we easily got back to sleep. It was hard to leave the beds for breakfast, but we are glad we did. Again we were met by friendly welcoming staff, explained the buffet available and asked which drink we would like. All delicious and plentiful. A large range of cooked breakfast, cereals, pastries and fruit and yoghurt on offer. We had a brilliant stay and will come again. The hotel is right on seafront and near The Lanes. Parking available. Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025