The Old Ship Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (8213 reviews)
31-38 Kings Road , Brighton & Hove , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Nice view
Cons:
Dated rooms
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
5.76
Multiple reviews mentioned mold, dirt and dust in rooms and common areas.
Service
8.73
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.27
Many positive comments regarding the hotel's convenient and attractive location.
Room Quality
6.22
Several reviews pointed out dated decor and uncomfortable rooms.
Amenities
6.75
Amenities described as outdated, with a need for renovations.
Value for Money
7.21
Value perception varied; some felt it was acceptable while others disagreed.
Food and Beverage
7.26
General comments about poor breakfast variety but some positive mentions about food quality.
Overall Experience
7.23
Mixed sentiment; some enjoyed their stay while others were disappointed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Sea Views
Experience a stay like no other at the Brighton Old Ship Hotel, where each room offers a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a work area. Wake up to stunning sea views from select rooms and enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom.

Dining with a View
Treat your taste buds at the Wardroom Restaurant while taking in the picturesque Brighton promenade. For a more relaxed atmosphere, head to the hotel's bar for a drink or a meal.

Prime Seaside Location
Located on the vibrant seafront, our hotel is just a short walk from Brighton Pier, shops, bars, and restaurants. Explore nearby attractions like the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Dome with ease, all just minutes away.

Ready to elevate your stay in Brighton? Book now at the Brighton Old Ship Hotel for an unforgettable experience by the sea.

Important information:

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

Please note that all nonrefundable rates are charged within 24 hours of the reservation being made.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 27 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 8213 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.76
Service: 8.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 6.22
Amenities: 6.75
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 7.26
Overall Experience: 7.23
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
5
Poor, won’t be going back
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Hotel is very tired, carpets are threadbare, floorboards creak, bathrooms outdated, in the restaurant at breakfast the fruit juice had run out, hot water was empty, pastries stale, no hot vegetarian options

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Beverlyn solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing hotel definitely worth a visit
Pros:

Couldn't fault anything , especially the staff who made us feel very welcome, excellent food , comfortable bed lovely room , amazing old building with lots of history

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Lindsay couple gb
8
Very good hotel for the money that welcomes dogs
Pros:

Big spacious bedroom

Cons:

Tiny lift

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Antonina solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent Stay as always
Pros:

Location Cental Opposite Beach
Staff kind and helpful

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
6
It was okay
Pros:

Convenient. Oldy worldy. Ceiling fan

Cons:

Very noisy.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
1
Very Bad!
Pros:

Absolutely nothing. Was awful.

Cons:

Dirty, smelt of drugs. Bedding and towels were not clean. Room was absolutely filthy. Hotel is very very run down

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location
Lovely room, comfortable bed and loads of hot water for a bath.

Cons:

No water in room
Bar not open to residents and no option for room service.
Very little on offer at breakfast (we didn't arrive for breakfast until 10am but we were told breakfast was served until 10.30am and had paid in advance for this)

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Right on sea front

Cons:

Hotel is undergoing a refurbishment so half of it closed and was woken early in morning by builders walking past window even tho we were on 4th floor

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely view
Pros:

The hotel is right on tge sea front and the view is lovely

Cons:

It was very hot and our room had a fan but it didn't cool the room down at all and the place does need modernising.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
1
Trash- avoid like the plague
Pros:

Leaving to go to another hotel

Cons:

The major building work with scaffolding across all the exterior walls whilst still paying the full price. The rude, patronising and unsympathetic manager that decided it was more appropriate to give a lecture the customer. The breakfast that had sausages that had gone off and eggs that were held in excess of two hours. Only time I’ve ever thrown up onto the plate at the hotel

There’s no facilities. No Aircon, no fridge, no gym, parking, swimming pools, no facilities at the hotel for an evening meal such as a restaurant or a proper bar (only a tiny bottle bar).

In the room the fan was broken, the television didn’t switch on, it was extremely hot and very noisy with the sound of builders and scaffolders.

I originally booked for 4 nights but I couldn’t stand the general poor quality of this low standard hotel at high a high quality hotel piece. I went down the road to the queens hotel and got an amazing room, breakfast and service at the same price per night as at the Old Shit Hotel

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Always stay at the Ship, prime location for everything.

Cons:

We didn’t know about the refurbishments going on but it won’t put us off

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Returning customers - Love the position to The Lanes and other shops/bars/eateries. Fabulous Seaview.

Cons:

Not alerted in advance to the fact that the hotel was undergoing extensive refurbishment. This impacted parking - one of the reasons for always picking the hotel is that there is usually reasonably priced garage parking & with husband being registered disabled & on oxygen, this has been particularly useful. This time, we needed to use the Lanes carpark at a cost of £44/24hrs. Woken early by scaffolding being unloaded.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
9
Perfect for a getaway
Pros:

Perfect location and very quiet considering where it’s located!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Marija family_with_children it
6
non credo che prenoterei per la seconda volta
Pros:

posizione fronte mare

Cons:

colazione scarsa,mancanza di scelta di prodotti freschi e impossibilità di fare colazione prima delle 8 nel weekend

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
5
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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zilda couple gb
10
Very well done 👍
Pros:

❤️✊🤝👍😁🙌

Cons:

❤️✊🤝👍😁🙌

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
1
Appalling
Pros:

The hotel was appalling,nothing like its website, like living on a building site? The photos were long out of date, in fact I left 3 days early!!

Cons:

It was rough, out of date

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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jackie couple gb
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee