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Reviews of The Old Ship Hotel 4 stars

31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom

#35 of 49 hotels in Brighton & Hove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5683 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn't get the shower to work

    Room was beautifully clean, but I couldn't get the shower to work, it might have been me!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful old hotel, full of character, great location but very basic standard of room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need some TLC. The pillows and duvets were poor quality.

    The staff were very friendly. It is very central.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Needs a bit of updating. Due to the age of the hotel, some things are a little slow i.e. lift hot water etc

    Great location on the sea from. Easy access to concert venue, shopping and nightlife. Hotel a bit dated but suitable for an overnight stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very noisy - there's a busy road in front of the hotel, and then there's all the people walking home from the clubs late at night etc. Not recommended if you're a light sleeper.

    Perfect location,sea view, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Only stayed one night reception staff lovely breakfast a disaster
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very poor staff almost non existent and this was at 9.35 to be honest the worst we’ve ever had

    Old. And quaint

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated now windows don’t open at all for some fresh air, bathrooms need upgraded

    Location sea veiw

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Traditional English, comfy, welcoming.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A mini fridge in the room would have been good. ... Also, breakfast was the same every day. It would have been good to have some variety. E.g. not eggs sunny side up every single day. Some days an omlette, hard boiled eggs, some vegetables, more of a choice.

    All the nice and comfy places to sit and read or chat with friends with a great view to the seafront. The room was comfortable, furnished with taste and welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    6.0
    good location, friendly staff. Rooms shabby and in need of refurb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    decor was poor generally. Hotel is desperately in need of total refurb. Room very shabby.

    bar staff were helpful and friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Needs an Update to justify the cost of the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very run down, very basic facilities that did not match the price charged. Shower barely useable

    Well located

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our long weekend, room with a sea view lovely, good breakfasts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy location, limited and expensive parking

    Spacious rooms nicely decorated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Great stay but wouldn't book the breakfast again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really disappointed with breakfast on previous stays it was much better no variety and on some days only cooked to order no fried bread no tomatoes no fresh bread no black pudding etc

    The location was great and the staff all very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    No parking available
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not park there, TV did not work, central heating could not be turned down or off and cupboard door was broken. Toilet seat was so old it had gone yellow.

    Location was good and staff friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Great sea view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Decor and fitting are very 'tired'. Bar not well stocked, i.e. no cointreau.

    The sea view was excellent. The central location was very convenient. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no mention that the hotel car park had to be paid for, it just mentions "first come first served". I paid for breakfast to be included but was handed a pink card which mentioned £17.95 for full English. The view from my room was the back of other dirty buildings and fire escapes. Room was looking very old and desperate need of redecoration.

    Location is good, as it is on the seafront and close to everything. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    6.0
    A very good guest team
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Furniture are bit old and out of repair

    Breakfast is great and selections are good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    6.0
    Would have been very good except for the very poor breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very disappointing. Tepid at best and on one day the eggs were actually cold. There was no choice of eggs - just fried - and the tomatoes were tinned. There were no extra choices like porridge or kippers.

    Comfortable bed. Clean room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel and fantastic location, and comfortable - breakfast could be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options could be improved, very basic and only downside

    It had character

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs an up grade

    Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    OK for the price and location.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No tea/coffee in room. Hotel needs a complete refurb, plaster falling off walls, bathroom sink cracked, no toilet brush and window frame rotten.Musty smell in corridors and lifts.

    Clean room, friendly staff and good value. Dog bed and bowl supplied for dog.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    6.0
    Served its purpose for a one night stay for a function we were attending.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms need updating quite shabby looking but comfortable enough. Noisy trucks backing into opposite building and cobwebs hanging from door number.

    It was reasonably priced and right on the sea front walking distance to pier. Common parts such as restaurant, hotel lobby, bar all decent and prices reasonlable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    Lovely Victorian hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window ‘whistled’ through its frame due to wind, quite loud. Felt tired decor. Everything looked like it could do with an extra bit of effort in cleaning.

    Excellent hotel location, very comfortable bed and lovely bath. Reception staff were splendid. 104 year old lift was an adventure. Brighton was very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We couldn't turn the radiator off and the window didn't open. But there was a fan in the wardrobe, which we left on permanently. It would have been too hot otherwise. We did report it when we left.

    Well located hotel, right on the seafront. We booked a standard room and was impressed with the size and facilities. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel had a great atmosphere, the bar inside and outside was buzzing in the afternoon, so it must be the place to go!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, a little tired decor wise but would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could hear the people in the rooms on both sides of us early in the morning and in the evening. Shower was either too hot or too cold and not much in between and the toilet was too powerful when it flushed and sprayed water everywhere even with the lid closed. Room 507

    The location was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, very friendly half board great value for money will be back a third time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the hotel does need a lot of work it’s now looking very tied. But being right on the seafront you can understand it’s taking a battering from the elements. Inside you can see previous water damage to ceilings. I have been told it’s having a lot of money being spent to bring it up to date which it does need.

    Great location staff very friendly also go out of there way to make your stay very comfortable. Food in the hotel was very good & good value for money if you were staying half board or even B&B. I have stayed here before this is why I have gone back a second time would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

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