The Old Ship Hotel

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7.6
/10
Pleasant
1,039 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Clive

10.0
/ 10
Lovely over night stay, everywhere was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good had all you needed

Stephen James

10.0
/ 10
The professionalism of the front of house staff made my check in very smooth . I am very pleased with the “ language “ used . No team members , they refer to each other respectfully by addressing each other as collègues . I like this approach . The lady in the front desk has it all going on , in her busy busy day , she took time to recognise me and wave as I entered the lift . I look forward to returning soon . Thank you for an enjoyable stay .

Eleanor

10.0
/ 10
The room was spacious and nicely decorated. The hotel itself is in a lovely spot by the sea front with great access to anything you could need.
In the Area
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Kings Road, Brighton and Hove, England, BN1 1NR

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
The Old Ship Hotel is located in area / city Brighton and Hove. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around The Old Ship Hotel

Kings Road, Brighton and Hove, England, BN1 1NR
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General
Near Brighton Pier

Location
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 beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Brighton Pier and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Preston Park.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Brighton Fishing Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Brighton Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
West Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Brighton and Hove Jewish Congregation - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Ellipse - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Brighton Centre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Brighton Royal Pavilion - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Chapel Royal - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Brighton Pier - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kings Road Arches - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Brighton Lanes - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Brighton Theatre Royal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pavilion Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Brighton Clock Tower - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The preferred airport for The Old Ship Hotel is Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 49.8 km / 30.9 mi

Renovations
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.

Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Dining
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.

Rooms
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 with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in The Old Ship Hotel

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Lobby
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Exterior

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Old Ship Hotel

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Old Ship Hotel
154
Number of floors in The Old Ship Hotel
5
Another facilities in The Old Ship Hotel
Breakfast, Snack bar, Free WiFi, Smoke-free area, Coffee/tea in lobby

Frequently asked question in The Old Ship Hotel

What are available facilities at The Old Ship Hotel?
There are top facilites at The Old Ship Hotel such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Old Ship Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Old Ship Hotel is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Old Ship Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, The Old Ship Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Old Ship Hotel
The Old Ship Hotel has a 4.0-star rating.
How many floors does The Old Ship Hotel have?
The Old Ship Hotel has 5.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Old Ship Hotel

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7.6
Pleasant
From 1,038 reviews
Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.4

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Louise
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The rooms are very outdated I know it’s an old hotel but the furniture in the rooms was terrible. Needed a new toilet seat as one in my room was stained and limescale same as the bath Location is good and nice when you have a sea view. Personal preference would stay in a more updated hotel next time
Nicola
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The room was very dated and quite tatty, but it was clean and the bed was very comfy. There was some noise from the street but it was ok with the window closed. This may have been different on a warmer night as there's no air con.
Jane
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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My overall experience was great. The hotel is going through improvements scaffolding outside et cetera. Some of the hotel is very tired. The reception area is lovely. The staff are wonderful and is in a fantastic place for everything in Brighton. I’ve stayed there before and would stay there again I’m sure when everything has finished the hotel will be a wonderful place once again. Staff were very helpful.
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Diane
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6.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The hottest hotel I have stayed in in years. The rooms are currently very dated but we were aware they are currently working on updating. The price does not currently reflect the quality of the rooms.
Clive
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Lovely over night stay, everywhere was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good had all you needed
Debbie
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4.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Very run down. Needs total refurb. Paint peeling off walls. Cobwebs everywhere. Rooms were so hot it was like sleeping in a furnace. Well over priced.
Christopher
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6.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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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
Aisha
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Good spread of breakfast options, staff are really polite and great location.
Stephen James
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The professionalism of the front of house staff made my check in very smooth . I am very pleased with the “ language “ used . No team members , they refer to each other respectfully by addressing each other as collègues . I like this approach . The lady in the front desk has it all going on , in her busy busy day , she took time to recognise me and wave as I entered the lift . I look forward to returning soon . Thank you for an enjoyable stay .
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Narjes
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2.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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First of all, the hotel is a very old building, and there was a musty smell in the corridors. On the same street, there are many other hotels with the same view and price, but they are much better maintained. The room itself was okay and clean, but it was HORRIBLY HOT. It got to the point where we had to go outside for fresh air in the middle of the night, around 2–3 a.m. Even after that, we couldn’t go back to our room, so we stayed in the lobby because it was cooler and ended up falling asleep on a chair there. The room had a ceiling fan, but it was very slow and there was no way to adjust its speed. We asked reception for a portable fan or something similar, but they said they had run out because all fans had already been given to other rooms. Check-in was quick, the breakfast was average, and the location was great—close to the beach and the Lanes. However, as mentioned, there are many other hotels in the same area that are better maintained. I understand that these buildings are old and that many hotels in the UK don’t have air conditioning, but providing a portable fan or cooling unit is the bare minimum a hotel could do for each room. Saying they had no fans left because they had all been given to other rooms is simply unacceptable and it completely ruined our experience.
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Julie
6.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The deluxe sea view room was spacious, the groove around the table was dirty it looked like bits of food in there, the rest was quite clean. It was very old fashioned and in need of a bit of TLC. the view however was amazing & staff were very friendly & helpful. We was told about the renovations but we wasn't informed of there being no pool table and a makeshift bar that doesn't have any beer pumps. I would say 2 3rds of the hotel was shut so the room to sit downstairs was very limited. So we were quite disappointed and spent very little time in the hotel
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Eleanor
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The room was spacious and nicely decorated. The hotel itself is in a lovely spot by the sea front with great access to anything you could need.
Allan
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Lovely location, staff fantastic. Bathroom in the room was a bit tired looking, but still acceptable.
allun
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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room was clean and tidy, had room with view of beach a little noisy with passing traffic and other beach goers, breakfast was usual self service and plenty to go round and lots of chose, unfortunately some of hotel was of limits during to going through upgrade
Glyn
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6.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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First of all understand hotel is going though a refurb , staff are friendly and polite. Room was spacious and beds were comfortable everything clean . But room was. A bit tired and the shower want great as the head kept on slipping down. Breakfast was average where as normally it’s great. I do think the breakfast was down to the refurb of the normal breakfast room but the actual rooms really do need a refresh and some tlc .
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Lisa
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8.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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We had a peaceful night sleep, shame we had to leave early as we weren't aware it was the London to Brighton race. We would stay again
William
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8.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Friendly staff, great location. Just about to start the renovations..... In desperate need of it too.
Denise
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Personable & friendly staff, warm welcome and accommodated quickly-disappointed we were not advised of the severe refurbishment & lack of parking offered which we would normally take advantage of& not reflected in the nightly cost, however, clean & tidy and we have used several times in past
John
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8.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Always a pleasure to stay lovely comfortable rooms staff excellent and friendly.
Sheila
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6.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Nothing at all to do in this hotel if you are unable to get out due to poor weather. Buffet cooked breakfast was poor.
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