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The Old Ship Hotel

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Beach

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Located in the heart of Brighton City Centre, The Old Ship Hotel offers a charming retreat with ocean views from its fine-dining restaurant and a 24-hour gym for active guests. Connect to free WiFi, unwind at the bar or take part in billiards/pool table fun.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is CNY498
CNY597 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

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

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Standard King Bedded Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 the neighborhood

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive
  • Brighton Station - 13 min walk
  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • London Road Brighton Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

The Old Ship Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available daily. Also, Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1559

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 30

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Lounge Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

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.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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

Does The Old Ship Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Ship Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Ship Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Ship Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Old Ship Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Old Ship Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around The Old Ship Hotel like?

The Old Ship Hotel is located on the waterfront in Brighton City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Brighton Centre and 6 minutes' walk from Brighton Pier. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Old fashioned but great hotel.
Great idea “framing” the wallpaper! Love it.
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We found the room perfect for our short stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful , we will hopefully be back soon for a longer stay
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was tidy, breakfast was lovely, staff were welcoming.
janine, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location to everything you need for your stay, staff are amazing pleasant friendly and helpful, hotel is in need of a lick of paint and new carpet in some areas, the rooms was big and spacious, bed was uncomfortable for me as it was to soft, breakfast was ok would prefer to order hot food instead of buffet style as there was only basic choices available.
Ben, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Old, tired, dilapidated but good staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Stayed many times, perfect seafront position, breakfast very disappointing though maybe down to refurbishing
David, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

It appeared to be fresh. It was warm
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great, great location for bars & restaurants
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Staff were lovely . Friendly welcome and relaxing stay . We did a ghost walk and had a meal in hotel which was excellent value for money and would do a again
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spacious room very comfy bed The staff were great and we enjoyed breakfast and dinner
Carolle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, staff were very helpful, and the location is great by the seaside.
Melissa, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The location is good, and the staff is friendly. But it all stops there. This hotel is in a quite terrible condition, both when it comes to rooms, bathrooms, noise, shared areas and the windows all over.
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money friendly staff and good breakfast
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

As the hotel is under refurbishment the standards are very poor cold rooms
Ajit, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast good and room overlooked the beach
Caroline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Lovely old hotel. Great location
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The room was clean but very cold and heating never came on so one of the staff gave us an electric heater and we had to run the taps for ages to get hot water. Also noticed a lot of mould in the corridors at the windows. Breakfast was okay. The hotel definitely needs a refurbishment!
Lesley-ann, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room comfortable, good beds and linen but for the price, very small with no view and in need of redecoration. Bathroom in need of attention, dripping shower head. Whole property tired and in need of renovation for the price point. Breakfast terrible, very limited non meat options, rubber eggs. Staff very welcoming though! Location perfect.
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Oblique seaview. Comfortable bed. Would have liked news channels on TV. Very helpful staff.
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The breakfast was nice with a decent selection. Nice seaview room very close to all amenities
steve, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean comfy hotel if a little dated
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is excellent value for money and right on the sea front
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, superb lobby, lounge, bar. Love the lift although it could do with interior refurb (wood panels perhaps). Lovely room, 5 star, spacious and comfy. Could do with some pictures on walls, to fit the period. Beautiful big bathroom. Will definitely stay again. My only gripe is the same I have with 99% of hotels: No hat/coat hooks.
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location Staff friendly Good breakfast
kerry, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean & spacious room , not yet upgraded in the ongoing renovation but perfectly acceptable and with proximity to the lift for my less-mobile companion. Staff attention to these needs was impressive (safety q’nnaire for evacuation needs) and Louis at front desk was charming. Great position on the seafront and walkable to the Laines (where there is secure parking)
Angela, 1-night trip