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.
Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 14 min walk
London Road Brighton Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Shooshh - 4 min walk
Burger King - 1 min walk
Lucky Beach - 3 min walk
Moshimo - 2 min walk
The Mesmerist - 3 min walk
About this property
The Old Ship Hotel
When you stay at The Old Ship Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center 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 travelers love the helpful staff and location.
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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
On the beach
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
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 center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Stair-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/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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 specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Mess Deck Bar - Onsite 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 check-out 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, which 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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.
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
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 to 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 onsite 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.
What is there to do at The Old Ship Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Old Ship Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Ship Hotel?
Yes, The Wardroom offers alfresco 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 6 minutes' walk from Brighton Pier. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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The Old Ship Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Another amazing stay, staff are friendly, and so helpful and nothing is too much of a problem for them.
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Was pleasant
Ajit
Ajit, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
Beach front stay
Great location, bit tired as very old but we liked the old fashioned feel. Lovely quiet room as requested
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Staff are always professional and it’s always clean. Third time staying here and would definitely recommend
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Value for money hotel.
A great base and good hotel.
Steynton
Steynton, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Good gym
Booked for my son, he was very impressed with the gym.
Rudi
Rudi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Very good hotel old fashioned but comfortable. Breakfast was very good
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
My second time staying here. It shows its age inside but my room was clean and it's a great location!
Can be noisy at night if room overlooks the sea though as lots of stag and hen do's in Brighton!
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
Seaside chill.
I had my room upgraded to a seaview room free of charge, which was always going to land well. This is a tidy and chilled out beachfront hotel that's well worth your time booking.
Toby
Toby, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2025
Great location but parking is problematic.
This is a good location but quite noisy at night and difficult to get to when you have a car. The only option we found available for parking cost us 42 pounds for the overnight stay (42pounds for 24 hours). Breakfast was excellent with good choices.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2025
Enjoyed my stay as comfortsble tir singpe trsvrller.
SUSAN
SUSAN, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 11, 2025
Hotel in poor condition
Hotel is in need of refurbishment. Breakfast staff unhelpful
Julian
Julian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 29, 2025
Hotel is very dated , room was stiflingly ho
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
All very good for the price however bar didn’t do Rioja by the glass or sell Port, that didn’t effect our stay.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Old ship
The old ship is one of the oldest in Brighton, its full of caretor, please dont change it , or make it like all the rest (
Sammy) .
Daren
Daren, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Great stay
Great and welcoming service. The hallways are a bit worn out, but then we were surprised by how nice the room was. It was perfect! The breakfast was amazing.
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Would definitely stay again
Upon check in we were told we had been upgraded to a larger room. A lovely surprise as it was a birthday trip.
The room was clean, warm and comfortable.
All the common areas on the ground floor were nicely laid out and colourful.
Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Would have been perfect if they offered more coffee options other than filter.
Overall a good stay and would go back.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Fantastic historic hotel right on the beach
Managed to book gor the wrong night but the person in the desk helped me sort that out.
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Really nice and comfortable and clean
Best hotel in Brighton
Abdul
Abdul, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Bands Love The Old Ship !!!!!
We love staying at the Old Ship, and we appreciate the staff accommodating our parking requests. We're a small band on the road, and your garage makes our gigs so much better as street parking is terrible for travel of this nature.
Bradley
Bradley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
Considering the number of rooms and the fact I stayed News years eve, the noise was absolute minimal.
Enjoyed staying here
DAMIAN
DAMIAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Very pleasant stay at the old ship hotel. Good location...Super friendly and helpful staff.
Room was clean and quiet.
Will certainly stay again.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Expect the early morning call
This is a lovely quirky old hotel. A bit faded and tatty (the lifts!) but I like it, and it's in a marvellous spot. On the sea front, view of the pier. My room was lovely too. But please, please, fix the fire alarms. I've stayed at the Ship over a number of years and been turfed out of bed probably four times by the fire alarm. I guess better safe than sorry, but it would be nice to have the option of sleeping in.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
The barhrooms, fresg water, nice white towels, dog friendly, staff were very patient and kind.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 23, 2025
Terrible
This hotel is a 2* . It’s condition is the worst hotel I’ve stayed at in years. Mouldy walls , dirty windows , broken floorboards the list goes on. Won’t be staying again until a complete renovation takes place.