The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre

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The Old Ship Hotel

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Exterior
On the beach
Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dinner served, British cuisine, sea views
Lobby sitting area

Overview of The Old Ship Hotel

7.8

Good

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Brighton.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The price is £68
Price available on 1/4/2024

Check out the area

Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR
  • Popular LocationBrighton Station13 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station)14 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrighton London Road Station4 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)44 min drive
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Room options

Standard King Bedded Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Seaview Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Brighton

The Old Ship Hotel is located in Brighton City Centre, a neighbourhood in Brighton, and is in a shopping district and on the beach. West Street and Churchill Square Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and Malling Down Nature Reserve. The "Doughnut and Brighton Pier are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Brighton Centre - 4 min walk
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 5 min walk
  • Brighton Pier - 6 min walk
  • Brighton Dome - 8 min walk
  • British Airways i360 - 10 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coalition - 2 min walk
  • Shooshh - 4 min walk
  • Burger King - 1 min walk
  • The Buccaneer - 3 min walk
  • JB's American Diner - 1 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Brighton City Centre
Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at The Old Ship Hotel. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Wardroom, features ocean views and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews say good things about the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 27 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM–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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 27.00 per night
  • 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)

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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Ship Hotel?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on 1 Apr 2024 start from £67.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Ship Hotel?

Valet parking is available for GBP 27.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Old Ship Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old Ship Hotel located?

Located in Brighton City Centre, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre, just steps away from Brighton Fishing Museum and Brighton Beach. West Street and Friends Meeting House are also within 5 minutes. Brighton Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 14 minutes.

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the hotel was just what we was after it just needed a bit of tlc in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

May Ling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel for it’s authentic old s
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, bed was comfortable and hotel was convenient for seafront, bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not 4 star . Is an aged hotel that desperately requires a makeover. Staff are smart , friendly etc but cleanliness, facilities, decor etc. has all seen better days. Headboards fell off , shower takes 15 minutes to get hot. Beds are rickety .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good staff, efficient, great place to sit and watch the sea

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Everything was excellent and would, most certainly, recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ewan, Rye

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great value, great location right by the pier. Building is 100years and starting to look tired but everything was clean and worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visit Brighton every 3 months and I always stay at the old ship hotel as l love every part of my stay the hotel has character charm .the staff are lovely and helpful right across the road from the beach and sea 3 minutes to the pier, super comfy beds always a restful visit thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
London (LGW-Gatwick)