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The Old Ship Hotel

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

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 drive of this 4-property class Brighton City Centre hotel include Brighton Pier and Brighton Marina.

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

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

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Pier
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 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on 25 Aug 2025 start from AU$160.30, 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. 364 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

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

6/10 Okay

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness

An ok functional hotel.

The hotel is quite dated but functional. Breakfast was ok, but replenishing of menu items was slower than expected for a facility of that size. They should add mushrooms to the breakfast menu. It was a warm weekend and the fan in the room didn't work. View from the room overlooking the pier was magnificent. Staff courteous, friendly and helpful. A good location. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ngozi

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

Ok for a short stay

My stay was pleasant. The hotel needs refurbishment. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is full of character! Very creaky floorboards but the hotel is a few hundred years old so what do you expect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Derrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of comfortable seating areas downstairs and some outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely decorated and clean - excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not happy

The room was extremely tired and dirty with stained thread bare carpets, thick dust on skirtings, peeling paint, mould on bathroom walls and ceilings. The shower took at least 5-7 minutes to get luke warm. I didn't realise that hotel rooms like this still existed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Place to stay

Great stay, fantastic history
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Comfortable central to city center

Very central to everything. Walkable. No parking on site but one close by £25 for 24 hours. Lift is a an available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Lovely Sea Front Hotel

Wonderful location and hotel. Directly across from Brighton beach. We had a lovely sea view room. It was a bit loud at night, as the bar was directly under our window, but we managed with a sound machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Great position.comfortable room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great

Friendly staff, comfortable stay, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Benton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025