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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 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 Single 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
(10 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 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). This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • 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
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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

Things to do

  • 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

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

  • 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 smoke detector, 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.
  • 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 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1025 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Will

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely historic building right on Brighton seafront. We had a great stay and the staff were excellent throughout. While the hotel could benefit from a bit of TLC, this is to be expected with a building of this age. The bar area is a real highlight, with great food and drink options and the added bonus of a pool table. The hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and is in a fantastic location. The rooms are comfortable and with a little extra attention they could be brought up to an excellent standard. That said, the value for money is outstanding and you’d be hard-pressed to find better in this area. Overall, a very good stay and we’d happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Harvey

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

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

6/10 Okay

Damian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is in a state of disrepair. Rooms are freezing , toilet and bathroom disgusting with no heating. It’s a hovel, not a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff first class , room clean and comfortable. will come again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, London

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

8/10 Good

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The first room was totally unacceptable like a 1970,s budget hotel. Second room ok overall quite run down .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is extremely dated and rundown. Attended this hotel for a work xmas party in a large group with other companies also on other tables. Food was very average but was good value with the drinks. Room was not very clean. Bed and towels seemed ok but carpet was dirty and there was empty shampoo bottles in the bath left over from previous guest and sink was dirty. Also no soap in the room. Breakfast the next morning was set up in the same room as Xmas party the night before. There was still red wine and dirt and sticky alcohol residue all over the surfaces. The carpet was filthy with squashed food all left from night before where it had not been cleaned. The staff were helpful and friendly but overall the cleanliness of the hotel and the rooms is a massive issue. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

3 star experience across the board. £50 a night perfectly acceptable for that rate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all fine. Friendly , Vegan option of food at bar poor. Staff did apologise for lack of proper ingredient ( more suitable vegan cheese) when ordered, and offered a complimentary drink, which was not necessary but appreciated as unfortunately the pizza was not good. Appreciated not able to offer many vegan alternatives but if horrible just please don’t bother offering.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much history in this hotel and we enjoyed the tour we were given of the cellar. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is older but we loved the location and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Staff & service
First room 122 terrible, but was moved to 117 nice room what i expected. Outside a bit run down with flaking paint . Overall needs money spent on it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025