The Old Ship Hotel
King's Road, Brighton BN1 1NR England
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The four-star Old Ship Hotel is a historic Georgian hotel with 154 bedrooms, 49 of which overlook Brighton's famous beach, that also has chargeable onsite parking for up to 50 cars. Just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Pier, The Lanes and the city's bars and restaurants, previous guests have included an array of royalty, aristocracy, artists and musicians, such as Charles II & Paganini. Enjoy classic British dishes in the Steak-on-Sea Restaurant, or private dining in the 400-year-old cellars, and drinks on the Al Fresco Bar Terrace on the promenade, before heading out for top-class entertainment in the theatres and clubs.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Billiards
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Car park
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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Historic Hotel
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian and 1 more
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
327Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
137Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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King's Road, Brighton BN1 1NR England
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The hotel has a good location, that's about it. In desperate need of investment, everything very tired and worn. Practically zero bathroom toiletries, no robes, old towels. At £250 for one night, I would look elsewhere and would not return.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The ship hotel looks slightly tired from the outside not quite how it looks in the pictures and sadly this follows through to the inside. The room we stayed in had stains on the carpet a cracked ceiling and a very tired bathroom covered in limescale. When you see the images on the website it’s disappointing to see the quality of the room in reality. As this was a birthday surprise stay in Brighton I felt disappointed by the overall experience of the quality of the upkeep. Some areas we walked through had damaged hallway wallpaper and what appeared to be damp. The room was too hot with no means of turning the radiator down and to noisy to open the windows. Also the facilities in the room were on the mean side. I would say though that despite this the staff were helpful and polite and deserve a better rating than the hotel. Such a shame and sadly I won’t be recommending it to friends.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: We had to park opposite in the lanes car park probably easier to go straight there as parking...
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
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We are Brighton’s most historic hotel and, as I am sure you will appreciate, that comes with its challenges. We are proud of our history, which is displayed throughout the building, although we are not blind to the fact that a building like ours needs continual investment to be able to maintain current market expectations. Although we have not enjoyed this investment in our recent past, we are expecting it to be forthcoming soon and, along with our superb location, I am sure that, on completion, we shall be able to project a very different experience to those who are looking for it. In the meantime, I would be happy to talk through any further comments you have and assure you that we take the experiences of all our guests very seriously and do look at any ways to improve where we can. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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Stayed for one night as hotel was a great location on the sea front and easy walking distance to the beach or town. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and it was a delight to have a friendly chat. The room was clean, a little tired and in need of a bit of paint in places perhaps but had everything we needed and a comfortable bed for the night. Breakfast the next morning was good with everything you want.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
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Thank you for taking the time to write your review. My team and I are always grateful when our guests let us know they have enjoyed their stay, after all, that is what we are here to ensure. In such challenging times as we live in, it is great to know that good traditional hospitality is still welcomed and appreciated. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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Had an afternoon tea with a voucher from Groupon. Staff were pleasant - a little unkept. Afternoon tea was very nice - sandwiches were delicious. However the scones were as flat as a pancake - delicious but should never have been served. The decor is very tired, we sat in the window and the wall was bubbled with damp, the windows were painted shut. When we went downstairs to the toilets - there was tissue in the floor and a toilet brush on the window sill as we went back up the stairs leading to the bar!!! I would never come back, which is an absolute shame as the location is fantastic and with a huge amount of money spent on the place this could be a goldmine. All said and done, well done to the chef and staff for having to put up with it all.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Parking in lanes car park very handy. Plus very near to lanes and brilliant shops. Better places...
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
We are Brighton’s most historic hotel and, as I am sure you will appreciate, that comes with its challenges. We are proud of our history, which is displayed throughout the building, although we are not blind to the fact that a building like ours needs continual investment to be able to maintain current market expectations. Although we have not enjoyed this investment in our recent past, we are expecting it to be forthcoming soon and, along with our superb location, I am sure that, on completion, we shall be able to project a very different experience to those who are looking for it. In the meantime, I would be happy to talk through any further comments you have and assure you that we take the experiences of all our guests very seriously and do look at any ways to improve where we can. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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Lovely hotel, excellent location and wonderful friendly staff, especially Naomi & Sarah on Reception. Fabulous meal in the Wardroom. Room was clean and comfortable with a stunning sea view. All in all, a lovely experience. A repeat visit is definitely on the cards!!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Best to pre-book parking
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
I was thrilled to read your lovely comments about my team, and I know they will be very pleased to read them. Good service and hospitality are at the heart of what we do at the Old Ship so, as General Manager, it feels me with enormous pride to know we are getting it right. I hope we have the pleasure in welcoming you back very soon. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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Great hotel on sea front Room very good bed comfy shower warm Breakfast fabulous n dinner top drawer Staff very help full Will return Hotel very clean but worn out a bit Lift at hotel 120 years old wow bit slow Churchill chair great
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your compliments on the team here. We take the utmost pride in the service we provide and will always to our best to ensure every guest experiences the greatest hospitality we can give. I will be sure to pass your lovely comments onto the team, I know they will be very pleased. I hope we have the pleasure in welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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The room was very clean and comfortable. We didnt have a front facing seaview but had a great view from the side window . The only negative was that the bin men started work very early , theres no good time to empty bins but sounded like the lorries were in the room . Think it just happens on a monday morning but apart from that all was good. Great location to the Pier ,Lanes ,pubs ,Royal pavilion etc. Will be back in the summer .
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. My team and I are always grateful when our guests let us know they have enjoyed their stay, after all, that is what we are here to ensure. In such challenging times as we live in, it is great to know that good traditional hospitality is still welcomed and appreciated. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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Booked for a few days respite, loved this quirky hotel. Our room was clean, huge and very warm! Breakfast was self service with plenty of choice. All the staff we encountered were helpful and friendly. In short the break we needed.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review of The Old Ship. As the oldest hotel in the city, the Old Ship has been proudly welcoming guests for hundreds of years and, as the current General Manager, it is of great joy to me to read a review such as yours. My team and I appreciate you had a great many hotels to choose to stay at and that you stayed with us and enjoyed your experience is a pleasure to hear. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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We stayed recently with our two dogs, we were lucky to get a space in the hotel car park and were able to leave it there until midday the next day for a charge of 25.00, staff both at the car park and within the hotel were all very friendly and polite, excellent customer service. We had a room on the 4th floor tucked away which was brilliant for us as no street noise to set the dogs barking. Hotel is so convenient not only for the seafront but also the lanes. We also discovered a lovely pub in the next street called The Walrus, well worth a visit. We will be back xx
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you are taking dogs worth asking for a quiet room we stayed in 447 which was perfect.
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
I was thrilled to read your lovely comments about my team, and I know they will be very pleased to read them. Good service and hospitality are at the heart of what we do at the Old Ship so, as General Manager, it feels me with enormous pride to know we are getting it right. I hope we have the pleasure in welcoming you back very soon. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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I stay here whenever i am in the area either for work or pleasure. Generally we stay in well know chain hotels which are all so similar so its always so nice to stay somewhere unique. Lovely friendly staff and lovely appointed rooms
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Nicholas Bagshaw, Other at The Old Ship Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. My team and I are always grateful when our guests let us know they have enjoyed their stay, after all, that is what we are here to ensure. In such challenging times as we live in, it is great to know that good traditional hospitality is still welcomed and appreciated. Kind Regards Jason Bramwell General Manager
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
PRICE RANGE
US$79 - US$201 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandEast SussexBrighton and HoveBrighton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
154
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Ship Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Old Ship Hotel?
Nearby attractions include On The Rocks Bar Crawl (0.3 km), Quiz Face (0.4 km), and Alcotraz Brighton: Cell Block One-Three (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Old Ship Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at The Old Ship Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Old Ship Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Old Ship Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Charles Street Tap, Chamuyo, and Bella Italia.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Old Ship Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Old Ship Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at The Old Ship Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does The Old Ship Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Old Ship Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Polish.