The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars

The Old Ship Hotel

31-38 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom
Brighton, United Kingdom
See location+44 127 332 9001
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$55
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rate per night

7.2
Good
based on 3880 reviews
3,880 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$55
Double room
$81
King room
$155

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Overview

The Old Ship Hotel Brighton is located in Brighton and is within a short walk of local attractions, including Brighton Pier, Regency Square and Brighton Wheel. It is close to Royal Pavilion, eateries and shops.

Deluxe on-site facilities include a beauty centre, a sauna and an indoor pool. After checking in, guests can unwind with a massage or unwind in the Jacuzzi. The hotel also offers an express check-in and check-out feature, a ballroom and valet parking.

The historic rooms at The Old Ship Hotel Brighton offer movies-on-demand, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. They all provide heating, tea and coffee making facilities and an in-room closet.

The hotel's in-house restaurant, Steak on Sea, is a popular spot to have a meal. Cocktails and a large range of drinks are available at the bar.

London Gatwick Airport is around a 40-minute car trip from The Old Ship Hotel Brighton and Brighton Railway Station is within walking distance. The hotel is also close to the area's popular clubs and pubs, plus Brighton Toy and Model Museum is a 20-minute stroll away.

7.2
Good rating
Based on 3,880 verified guest reviews

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Superior room
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Amenities at The Old Ship Hotel

  • Beachfront
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

General

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pants press

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Pool table

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of The Old Ship Hotel

7.2
Good
3880 verified ratings
Wonderful
1202
Very good
835
Good
797
Okay
356
Fair
322
Mediocre
161
Poor
207

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location, friendly staff, and lovely atmosphere of the hotel. However, many reviews pointed out issues with cleanliness, outdated facilities, and concerns about value for money. Some guests found the hotel run down and not as depicted in photos, leading to disappointment.
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Location9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Atmosphere8 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
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Location

31-38 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Brighton Lanes183 yd
  • Brighton Centre344 yd
  • Old Steine Gardens373 yd
  • Royal Pavilion426 yd
  • Brighton Clock Tower0.3 mi
  • Brighton Museum and Art Gallery0.3 mi
  • Brighton Palace Pier0.3 mi
  • Jubilee Library0.4 mi
  • British Airways i3600.4 mi
  • West Pier0.4 mi
  • Brighton City Centre0.5 mi
  • Brighton Toy and Model Museum0.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Essential information about The Old Ship Hotel

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January
July
$201
$167
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Old Ship Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Old Ship Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Old Ship Hotel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Old Ship Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $144, while the most expensive was $144.
  • How long should you stay at The Old Ship Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at The Old Ship Hotel

  • What makes The Old Ship Hotel a good choice of accommodation for Brighton?

    If you are visiting Brighton and want high-comfort luxury with sea-facing views, The Old Ship Hotel is a great choice. A famous landmark of the Brighton boulevard, this famous hotel has a distinctly classic ship interior throughout the aesthetic with rich fabrics, warm fireplaces and plenty of wood to conjure up the atmosphere of old English sea-faring times. A great place to enjoy the sea whilst maintaining that extra edge of luxury during your stay.

  • How can I hold a function at The Old Ship Hotel?

    The Old Ship Hotel is well-known for playing host to occasions such as weddings, bar mitzvahs and other events. With large, elegant rooms that can accommodate up to 150 people, the staff are well-equipped to cater, serve and provide for your occasion. With many years’ experience as an event venue, it’s a wonderful place to book a destination wedding if you are based outside Brighton. They even have an inhouse wedding co-ordinator to help your big day run smoother.

  • What is the dining like inside The Old Ship Hotel?

    When you stay at The Old Ship Hotel you have great dining choices in their two inhouse restaurants. The Wardroom offers a fantastic full dining experience and has great décor and lighting with tables that can host you banquet style. The Mess Deck Bar and Terrace offers equally good food but in a far more casual environment. The Mess Deck is also well-known for having a particularly good wine and cocktail selection. Of course, all guests also get delicious free breakfasts every day of their stay.

  • How is The Old Ship Hotel suitable for business conferences?

    As a primary business conference destination in the UK, The Old Ship is well-established when it comes to hosting and catering for work conferences. With twelve different sized conference rooms to choose from, you can book for meetings hosting as few as six or as many as over 100. The conference rooms are up to date with all the technological needs you may have as well as being comfortable and elegant. Lunches, snacks and anything else you may need can be catered for accordingly.

  • What are the rooms like at The Old Ship Hotel?

    With plush interiors and luxury amenities, comfort is the main focus of all rooms at The Old Ship Hotel, regardless of the level of booking. Whether Standard, Seaview or Master Seaview suites, you can be guaranteed a great night’s sleep. All rooms come standard with their own en-suite bathrooms, room service menu, and minibar.

  • What kind of laundry services are available at the hotel?

    The hotel offers a daily cleaning service that will check in on you every morning to change towels, linen and top up toiletries. If you need laundry or ironing done, this can be checked in with the service counter.

  • What spa treatments does the hotel offer?

    The hotel has deluxe spa facilities to enjoy during your stay. These include an inhouse beauty salon for manis, pedis and facials, as well as a Jacuzzi, sauna or indoor pool. Grab a massage and unwind before hitting the Brighton nightlife.

  • Where is The Old Ship Hotel located?

    The Old Ship Hotel is located at 31-38 Kings Road in Brighton Seafront, 0.2 miles from the center of Brighton. Brighton Lanes is the closest landmark to The Old Ship Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Old Ship Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Old Ship Hotel.

  • Does The Old Ship Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Old Ship Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Old Ship Hotel from the airport?

    The Old Ship Hotel is 23.2 miles from London Gatwick. The Old Ship Hotel is 47 miles from London Heathrow.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Old Ship Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Old Ship Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Old Ship Hotel.

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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.4
0.2 mi
London Gatwick
23.2 mi

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