See all properties

The Old Ship Hotel

Property class: 4

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Old Ship Hotel

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance and uniform window design.
A spacious lobby with a checkered carpet, a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.
A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted picture, and a door leading to another room.
A buffet setup with plates, bowls, and food containers on a wooden table.
A pebbled beach with buildings and a pier in the background.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $1,071
$893 nightly
$1,071 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Explore the area

View in a map
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)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a door.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted picture, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

A reception desk at ibis Brighton City Centre with a modern design, a laptop, a plant, and a sign welcoming guests.
ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
Brighton City Centre
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,004 reviews
$49 nightly
The price is $58
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

About the neighborhood

Brighton

With a stay at The Old Ship Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Brighton, steps from Brighton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Brighton Centre. .This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from South Downs National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Brighton Fishing Museum.

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 13 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Workshop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fortune of War - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tempest Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

The Old Ship Hotel offers 154 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 154 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Old Ship Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Lounge Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • 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 available
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 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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. 355 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1030 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location lovely room comfortable beds great breakfast great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good spread of breakfast options, staff are really polite and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice big airy room. Staff were polite and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely over night stay, everywhere was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good had all you needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and staff helpful. The hotel is undergoing a big refurbishment which is good because it needs it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place staff were great and location was ideal for the brighton centre and to explore the lanes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff at this hotel are so helpful and polite, hotel could really do with a lick of paint and a bit of TLC. Location is great parking off site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely helpful staff, hotel is tired looking especially the room. Good job it’s getting a revamp!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned but great hotel.
Great idea “framing” the wallpaper! Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Major refurbishment underway so facilities not as when staying previously but room clean and bed comfortable. staff warm friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and iron in the room staff really helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here 3 times and it’s always perfect. Great location, inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was good. The bar is undergoing refurbishment so more limited than on previous visits but we were still well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location. Just about to start the renovations..... In desperate need of it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff with welcoming smile and a spacious room. It has got characters other modern hotels don’t, and I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous, oldest hotel in Brighton but unfortunately while that added to the charm it also was apparent in the state of the rooms, however, I understand they are redoing them all in the next while. The rooms, although quite shabby looking, were clean & comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Our recent stay at the Old ship hotel was fantastic lovely room where we could see the seafront lovely comfy big bed staff lovely and efficient as ever looking forward to returning later in the year thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good but wasn't informed when booking that at least half of the hotel is under long term renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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