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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Brighton Beach

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Located in the heart of Brighton City Centre, The Old Ship Hotel offers a charming retreat with ocean views from its fine-dining restaurant and a 24-hour gym for active guests. Connect to free WiFi, unwind at the bar or take part in billiards/pool table fun.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is HK$425
HK$510 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard King Bedded Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive
  • Brighton Station - 13 min walk
  • Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • London Road Brighton Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshimo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

The Old Ship Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Wardroom, which serves British cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1559
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Old Ship Hotel Brighton
Old Ship Hotel
Old Ship Brighton
Old Ship
Barcelo Brighton
The Old Ship Hotel Hotel
The Old Ship Hotel Brighton
The Old Ship Hotel Hotel Brighton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Ship Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Ship Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Ship Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Ship Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Old Ship Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Old Ship Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rendezvous Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Old Ship Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Old Ship Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Old Ship Hotel?

Yes, The Wardroom offers al fresco dining, British cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around The Old Ship Hotel like?

The Old Ship Hotel is located on the waterfront in Brighton City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Brighton Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Brighton Royal Pavilion. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
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Location
Breakfast
Bed
Parking
Shower
Lobby
Bathroom
View

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast good and room overlooked the beach
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is excellent value for money and right on the sea front
Debbie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location Staff friendly Good breakfast
kerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was lovely and enjoyed
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

super cool historic hotel
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very good, especially liked the bathroom and the bed was comfortable.
Gary, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean room but needs a bit of update friendly staff lovely view great location
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Very good value
Donna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Old Ship is a Brighton institution. Very old hotel with old fixtures and fittings but the room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very nice and location very convenient. Thankyou!
Celia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didn’t have breakfast. Enjoyed the stay. Large interesting hotel. Lots of separate areas each, I would think would tell a story from back in the day. Very Christmassy in the hotel and The Lanes behind.
In The Lanes
In The Lanes
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was good, the staff were great, the room was clean . The hotel itself is getting a bit in need of a lick of paint and a bit of refurbishing.
Dee, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Breakfast vpoor
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
James, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel looks worn and tired needs a make-over Staff were friendly and helpful
Dee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On check in was created by Louis and he was so helpful and couldn’t do enough especially as we had arrived ahead of check in time. The room was clean and very comfortable. The hotel reception and foyer area at Christmas was lovely and very inviting. The breakfast was ok, food could be a little better. Overall though an excellent stay and will always try and book this hotel for my annual Christmas weekend away with friends.
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and very quiet room. Easy reach of rhe beach and Lanes.
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was ideally positioned for everything we needed to do in Brighton. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and an ideal base for a busy couple of days.
Louise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff very helpful nothing was to much 😵‍💫
Linda, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

A bit tired and run down
alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff very good. Reception very helpful. Room large, clean and comfortable with excellent mattresses. Suerb breakfast Very good value for money
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in fact my favourite in Brighton! I've stayed at many of the larger hotels and would rate this best for service and comfort. Looking forward very much to my next trip!
Nathan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I was asked to pay again by the hotel on checking-in despite the fact that I pre-paid via Hotel.com. The hotel is in need of a major re-furbishment.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large spacious room with a perfect sea view
Jeanette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
martin, 1-night trip