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The Old Ship Hotel

4.0 star property
Ocean views complement fine dining at this Brighton City Centre hotel, where a 24-hour gym keeps travelers active and a business center helps them stay productive

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The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton's city center offers a seaside retreat with ocean views from the restaurant. A 24-hour gym suits early risers and night owls, while free WiFi keeps everyone connected. After dinner, enjoy the bar and billiards table for perfect evening entertainment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 258
AED 309 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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 Twin 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Brighton City Centre, a neighborhood in Brighton, The Old Ship Hotel 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 Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Brighton Pier and The "Doughnut are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Brighton travel guide
Map
Kings Road, Brighton, England, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach
    Brighton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion
    Brighton Royal Pavilion
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
    Brighton Centre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome
    Brighton Dome
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    1 min walk
  • Moshimo
    2 min walk
  • The Cricketers
    2 min walk
  • Fish & Chips
    1 min walk
  • Moo Moo's
    3 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Hotel

Upscale hotel near Brighton Beach
Close to Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier, The Old Ship Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1559
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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)

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

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

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 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship Hotel on 6 April 2026 start from AED 258, excluding 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 center, just steps from Visitor Information Centre and Brighton Beach. Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Ship Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1030 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No beach view, close to sea front & shops, restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Appreciate hotel is old but appears run down & tired. Ensuite definitely needs an upgrade…worn sanitary fittings, missing or grubby sealant around bath & shower fitting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrei

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a 4 star hotel. The hotel is dilapidated and dirty. It really is falling apart. No cups in room, a quarter size of a miniature soap. The tv was the size of a laptop screen. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Overall the room was clean, however the coverlet on the bed was dirty. I did inform Reception who made a note of it. Reception staff were very amenable, however bar staff are not always pleasant. I have stayed at the Old Ship many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old-style room but perfectly comfortable. The breakfast during the week is table service, hit buffet at the weekend. The staff are very friendly. Given the price we paid, a good value hotel (I know it gets more expensive as you head towards Summer)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Staff were great. Hotel is tired and in desperate need of a refurb. Holes in the wall and duck tape holding the carpet together.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place , room note as nice as previous but still nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Room was clean. Beautiful old building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Lauren

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam

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

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Das Personal war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Hotel ist alt, hat aber gerade dadurch einen ganz besonderen Charme. Die Lobby war schön und gemütlich gestaltet. Das Frühstück war klassisch britisch und lecker. Ein großer Kritikpunkt ist leider die Sauberkeit des Zimmers (Staubweben an der Decke, verfärbte Badewanne, Schimmel (mutmaßlich) am Badfenster).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela

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