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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Standard King Bedded Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Standard Double Room

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

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 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 on-site.
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.

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 such as 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 on 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 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 at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Lounge Bar – On-site 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

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 13 February 2026 to 28 February 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Lift
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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: from 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. 358 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1014 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was tidy, breakfast was lovely, staff were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast was great, great location for bars & restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious room very comfy bed The staff were great and we enjoyed breakfast and dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff were very helpful, and the location is great by the seaside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast good and room overlooked the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

kerry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location Staff friendly Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is excellent value for money and right on the sea front
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALISTAIR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel and great prices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean comfy hotel if a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in on Christmas Eve and was welcomed by an amazing festive aura with the staff singing and dancing. Absolutely fantastic staff, very helpful overall and great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ify

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was perfect ,Am impressed with the maintenance been the one of the oldest hotel in Brighton kudos Everything was great to the staffs and clean rooms I loved the seaside view from the room I stayed I will sure come back again when am in Brighton
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super cool historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was lovely and enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, great room, strong wi-fi. Loved it there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and the location was central to most things.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff Clean with a rustic feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025