The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brighton and Hove Jewish Congregation
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brighton Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Bedded Room

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

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Sea view hotel with bar/lounge, near Brighton Marina
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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 Fishing Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine at The Wardroom, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Brighton Centre and 6 minutes by car from Brighton Marina
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 eco-certified The Old Ship Hotel.

This 4-star Brighton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Wardroom – Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Mess Deck Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

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

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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.
  • No lift
  • 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

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

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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 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
  • 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

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 first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

7.8

Good

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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

2/10 Terrible

Ajit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting
Was the worst ever I use to stay in the royal Albion brilliant service Here in ship no one cares from the reception to the bar staff to the maintenance useless me and my son who is 7 the toilet didn’t flush the shower trickled on top we get a phone call you must be out in 10 minutes Where’s the manager instead I see a bunch of suits having a oiss up 11am at the bar free which I assume are staff I will be putting this viral warning other families
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A lovely hotel
If im being totally honest..my stay was so enjoyable ..but see some of the previous comments on the hotel needing loads of tlc...i do agree ..but it didnt upset my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No room service unfortunately but it was promoted on the website that it was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is good, breakfast was poor. Vegetarian sausages sent back twice as they were still frozen ! They did not charge us for the breakfast as we were unhappy, so that was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Fahim

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired property, like walking thru a maze to get to your room; some recruitment office just outside my room; food was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Lovely hotel, parking is good if you can get in the hotel car park but extortionate if not at the nearest car parks this is the only thing that puts me off booking again, hotel itself lovely old building, room comfortable and very clean, staff all lovely, friendly & helpful. I was there for work so wasn’t sight seeing but it is opposite the sea front and close to shops restaurants etc. Breakfast is buffet style but do specific requests if you ask breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the old charm, a little tatty in places, but that just added to the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

olwen

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the history, view and location. So happy they are renovating, would love to stay again when complete
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

simon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just a bit tired
Hotel was warm and welcoming and busy. It’s just very tired and could do with some TLC burnt curtain linings showing through windows from the bar isn’t a good advertisement and it wouldn’t hurt to jet wash the signage outside once a week, it’s an old Beutiful building and understand it takes some maintenance but it’s just feels a bit neglected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
One night business trip, great location, good size room and bathroom. Lady on reception was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with partner
The breakfast was served on cold plates,the food other than the sausages was cold and poor quality,we weren’t told that there was a charge to park the car,the keys were taken off of us so the car wouldn’t be covered by the insurance company.The room was a two star rating and not suitable for a disabled person
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly, the whole hotel is a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was nice. It's Old as the name implies. Clean but really tired, needs a refresh badly. The reception staff was nice, no issues. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Well located but really bad mattress… slept well the first night but then… not really
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024