The Old Ship Hotel
31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex - England, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom
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31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex - England, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Snack bar
- Beachfront
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Pet basket
- Pet bowls
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Electronic room key
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Kid-friendly dining
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- Gatwick Airport - 22.72 mi
- Goodwood Airfield - 27.09 mi
- London Biggin Hill - 36.05 mi
Museums
- Fishing Museum - 270 f
- Brighton Fishing Museum - 271 f
- Contact Gallery Brighton - 383 f
- The Penny Arcade Museum - 0.22 mi
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery - 0.28 mi
- George Street Gallery - 0.29 mi
- White Gallery - 0.50 mi
- Museum of Penny Slot Machines - 0.50 mi
- Brighton Toy Museum - 0.55 mi
- Brighton Toy & Model Museum - 0.55 mi
- The Phoenix Gallery - 0.63 mi
- D-Day Aviation Museum - 0.90 mi
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Susan (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff very helpful good location. The breakfast meals arevery .good portions size and chose very good 10/10
No heating but was give a mobile heater.that was good....room 124 outside under window very loud with passing people using yours table and seats between 1 to 4 in the morning
Donna (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The staff were friendly
Nothing. Run down & in much much of being renovated & a good clean. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone thinking of staying here. Until the whole place has been renovated! Overpriced too for what it is!
Karen (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location
Renovation going on but it didn’t disturb us . Room tired so can’t wait to the completion of the rooms
Loraine (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Brackstone (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Staff were pleasant especially the breakfast team.
Room was comfortable
When i booked this Booking.com had it listed as having limited parking.
Shortly after booking I received an email from the hotel to say it was under renovation and therefore not providing evening meals so were amending my booking and refunding the difference.
On arrival at the hotel it was apparent there was no parking. We had to park in the lanes at £44.00 a night. ( yes 44.00) when this was questioned with the hotel i was informed they had stopped offering parking approximately 3 months previously- i booked just before this time.
I was obviously told about the renovation and the restaurant kitchen so why wasn't i informed about parking. Obviously not important enough to hotel management. There was a cheaper car park at £28.00 a night but that was apparently a 10 minute walk.
I have spoken to booking.com who asked me to send a screenshot of my original booking - i dont take screenshots i rely on confirmation emails which didn't arrive. Neither party will take responsibility for the disgusting lack of communication and this totally ruined our stay.
I would not recommend this hotel if you are driving to Brighton.
Paul (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The staff were very helpfull all the time, nothing ever was too much trouble for them a cridit to the hotel, room had no heating portable heater intalled in the time ask about the heating at reception and returned to room, room clean and tidy , slivht problem with hot water at the sink, would only work if you run the hot tap in the bath but old building not a problem just a bit odd
Very cold in the room used as a dinning room,no heating working at all,the lift to dinning room out of service, a slight problem as my wife has mobility proplems, no rezurante any more as under going a refurb, could have food in the ground floor lounge, no heating there also i think the building had no heating for some reason, but over all loved our stay even with these problems
K (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A quirky luxurious,take you back in time quality hotel,quiet, comfortable beds , spacious,, splendid views of both peirs & sunrise,beach on your doorstep, attractions everywhere
Kieser (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Julievillamom1 (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I loved everything about the old ship and I plan on returning next year
Minor thing the breakfast room was up a couple of flights of stairs but I'm sure they would accommodate wheelchair users
Jane (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Very comfy bed. Staff very welcoming.
Outside of hotel and some communal areas very run down. Carpet in room very shabby.
Joshua (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good location close to beach and shops without having to stay directly in city center
Only thing was stains on carpet in room dirty bath panel upon arriving into our room could do with a little refresh but overall was a nice hotel with a old fashioned vibe
Sarah (group)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Loved the old style of hotel. All of the staff we spoke to were wonderful - friendly, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast room was beautiful - the decor and that it clearly has all the original features of being a dance hall or theatre. The room we had was clean, roomy and had all that we needed. Really convenient for the beach front (we didn't go as it was 50 mph winds and raining), the high street and The Lanes.
Nothing really, but I think there are places where the hotel clearly needs some TLC - the corridors looked tired and need some updating.
Laurie (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Philip (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Jarvis (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Quiet
Nothing
Paul (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location
Just run down old looking
Angela (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Always friendly, accommodating staff. That the dear lift is still in order. That my pooch was able to come and stay.
The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. We love that you are so near to The Lanes. Your front of desk staff made for a happy visit. Assisting in getting us to our room with the luggage and pooch, much appreciated as my husband has dementia. Good luck with the refurbishment. Thank you
Whilst the room was clean, it had such an awful odour. It smelt like drains. We had to ask a member of staff to come with a freshener, which sadly he was unable to leave the freshener in our room. The hot water took a good 10 t0 15 minutes to come through the pipes. The remote to the TV required new batteries. Good job we noticed before getting ready for bed. We didn't have breakfast, as the last time we stayed we didn't think it was good value.
Darren (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Nicola (young couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the location is perfect.
We have stayed in this hotel many years ago and unfortunately the hotel is starting to show its age. I hope the renovation stays on track and allows the hotel to raise it standards to compete with other hotels on the sea front.
Reece (solo traveller)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Area information
- Gatwick Airport - 22.72 mi
- Goodwood Airfield - 27.09 mi
- London Biggin Hill - 36.05 mi
- Fishing Museum - 270 f
- Brighton Fishing Museum - 271 f
- Contact Gallery Brighton - 383 f
- The Penny Arcade Museum - 0.22 mi
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery - 0.28 mi
- George Street Gallery - 0.29 mi
- White Gallery - 0.50 mi
- Museum of Penny Slot Machines - 0.50 mi
- Brighton Toy Museum - 0.55 mi
- Brighton Toy & Model Museum - 0.55 mi
- The Phoenix Gallery - 0.63 mi
- D-Day Aviation Museum - 0.90 mi
- Volks Railway - 0.28 mi
- Brighton railway station - 0.57 mi
- Victoria Gardens - 0.29 mi
- St. Anns Well Gardens and Cafe - 0.98 mi
- Sealife Centre - 1.00 mi
- Brighton Clock Tower - 213 f
- Peace Statue - 334 f
- North Laine - 0.28 mi
- West Pier - 334 f
- Mrs Fitzherberts House - 950 f
- St Mary and St Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church - 0.95 mi
- Pavilion Theatre - 566 f
- The Royal Pavilion - 920 f
- Brighton Dome - 0.23 mi
- Royal Pavilion - 0.23 mi
- West Street Brighton - 729 f
- Theatre Royal - 0.25 mi
- University of Brighton Art Gallery - 0.40 mi
- Churchill Square Shopping Centre - 0.45 mi
- Hollingbury Park Golf Course - 0.92 mi
- Visitor Information Centre - 233 f
- Artists Quarter - 266 f
- Brighton Media Centre - 383 f
- Brighton and Hove Jewish Congregation - 383 f
- Visual Imprints Artspace - 385 f
- Fabrica - 711 f
- The Brighton Centre - 0.21 mi
- South Downs Way - 0.22 mi
- Sea Life Brighton - 0.25 mi
- The Ellipse - 0.28 mi
- Brighton Centre - 0.30 mi
- Brighton Pier - 0.32 mi
- Brighton Buddhist Centre - 0.33 mi
- Komedia - 0.36 mi
- Sussex Arts Club - 0.47 mi
- Old Market Arts Centre - 0.76 mi
- Brighton Pier - 0.87 mi
- Brighton Racecourse - 1.04 mi
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The Old Ship Hotel
31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex - England, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom