Hotel
 The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection

Beachfront

31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 5150 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.5
Good
5,150 reviews

Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast excellent. Helpful and friendly staff.

Frank United Kingdom

Great location, beautiful historic building. Lovely slow elevator.Great sea view from the room. Parking attendant was great and very helpful.

Saulius United States of America

the character of the building - it still maintained some of the older features

Trudi United Kingdom

Staff and breakfast. Staff efficient and welcoming. Breakfast very comprehensive and delicious - again, staff very helpful and welcoming.

Rebekah United Kingdom

location near all facilities car park easy access to reception Friendly staff building maintenance

Eliete United Kingdom

Amazing staff, upgraded rooms for hirthday celebrations. Fan breakfast. Have booked to return in a couple of months.

Joanne Jersey

Perfect, central location for bars, restaurants & shops. Seafront location with on site parking. Friendly, helpful staff

Julia United Kingdom

Sea View was great, rooms were spacious and staff members were super friendly and helpful. They welcomed our dog which is always nice to see.

Zoltan United Kingdom

Location spot on. Food excellent. Staff very friendly

Pauline United Kingdom

The ambiance. The service. The grand man in the car park.

Kenneth Canada
7.5
Good
5,150 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast excellent. Helpful and friendly staff.”
    Frank Frank United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, beautiful historic building. Lovely slow elevator.Great sea view from the room. Parking attendant was great and very helpful.”
    Saulius Saulius United States of America United States of America
  • “the character of the building - it still maintained some of the older features”
    Trudi Trudi United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff and breakfast. Staff efficient and welcoming. Breakfast very comprehensive and delicious - again, staff very helpful and welcoming.”
    Rebekah Rebekah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location near all facilities car park easy access to reception Friendly staff building maintenance”
    Eliete Eliete United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing staff, upgraded rooms for hirthday celebrations. Fan breakfast. Have booked to return in a couple of months.”
    Joanne Joanne Jersey Jersey
  • “Perfect, central location for bars, restaurants & shops. Seafront location with on site parking. Friendly, helpful staff”
    Julia Julia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Sea View was great, rooms were spacious and staff members were super friendly and helpful. They welcomed our dog which is always nice to see.”
    Zoltan Zoltan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location spot on. Food excellent. Staff very friendly”
    Pauline Pauline United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The ambiance. The service. The grand man in the car park.”
    Kenneth Kenneth Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.4
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money7.2
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.1

Stay in the heart of Brighton & Hove – Excellent location – show map

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This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. This striking Georgian property is on the seafront, overlooking Brighton beach. The property is just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Pier, shops, lively bars and popular restaurants.

Brighton Old Ship Hotel’s accommodations is well equipped with a TV, tea/coffee facilities and a work area in each room. All rooms have a private bathroom, and some enjoy sea views.

The Wardroom Restaurant overlooks Brighton promenade, with an al fresco area. Guests can also dine or drink in the hotel’s bar.

The spectacular Royal Pavilion, the neighboring Theater Royal, Brighton Dome and Brighton center can be reached with just a 5-minute stroll. Brighton Rail Station is half a mile from the hotel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Brighton & Hove, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Beachfront
good Fitness Center
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Brighton & Hove, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Closest beaches
  • Brighton Beach

    Brighton Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    150 feet from property

  • Hove Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    3,600 feet from property

Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 5,150 reviews
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.4
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.9
    Shower, Room temperature, Quiet room
  • Value for money7.2
    Extra charges
  • Location9.3
    View, Access to the beach
  • Free WiFi8.1

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Frank
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast excellent. Helpful and friendly staff.”
  • Saulius
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, beautiful historic building. Lovely slow elevator.Great sea view from the room. Parking attendant was great and very helpful.”
  • Trudi
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the character of the building - it still maintained some of the older features”
  • Rebekah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff and breakfast. Staff efficient and welcoming. Breakfast very comprehensive and delicious - again, staff very helpful and welcoming.”
  • Eliete
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “location near all facilities car park easy access to reception Friendly staff building maintenance”
  • Joanne
    JerseyJersey
    “Amazing staff, upgraded rooms for hirthday celebrations. Fan breakfast. Have booked to return in a couple of months.”
  • Julia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect, central location for bars, restaurants & shops. Seafront location with on site parking. Friendly, helpful staff”
  • Zoltan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Sea View was great, rooms were spacious and staff members were super friendly and helpful. They welcomed our dog which is always nice to see.”
  • Pauline
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location spot on. Food excellent. Staff very friendly”
  • Kenneth
    CanadaCanada
    “The ambiance. The service. The grand man in the car park.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Due to the corona virus outbreak will I still be able to stay in the hotel which I’ve paid for in April 7th- April 13th?
    The hotel is currently still open and operating as normal.
    Answered on March 18, 2020
  • Can we store push bikes in the car park?
    Guest can store push bikes in the car park /garage .
    Asked about: Standard Double Room • Answered on September 18, 2019
  • is bfast and evening meals inc
    It depends which rate you book as some include and some dont.
    Answered on March 9, 2020
  • Is there a cost for motor scooter parking during August bank holiday scooter rally weekend?
    Yes parking for Scooters/Motor Bikes is £15.00 per night
    Answered on December 13, 2019
  • Don't understand difference between double and delux double with sea view.
    The Deluxe is a larger room with mineral water, use of bathrobes & slippers, mini fridge & white company toiletries.
    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Sea View • Answered on January 26, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Brighton Fishing Museum
    0 miles
  • Brighton & Hove City Council
    0.1 miles
  • The Lanes
    0.1 miles
  • West Street, Brighton
    0.1 miles
  • Fabrica
    0.2 miles
  • The Royal Pavilion
    0.2 miles
  • Royal Theatre Brighton
    0.2 miles
  • Churchill Square Shopping Centre
    0.2 miles
  • Jubilee Clock Tower
    0.2 miles
  • Sea Life Brighton
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Brighton Dome
    0.3 miles
  • Brighton Pier
    0.3 miles
  • Brighton Beach
    0.3 miles
  • Victoria Gardens
    0.4 miles
  • i360 Observation Tower
    0.4 miles
  • Brighton Train Station
    0.6 miles
  • Preston Park
    1.4 miles
  • Brighton Marina
    1.8 miles
  • AMEX Stadium
    3.8 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House
    9.8 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Brighton Beach
    150 feet
  • Hove Beach
    3,600 feet
  • Rottingdean Beach
    3.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.4 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    47 miles
  • London City Airport
    48 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Wardroom

    Food: British, International, European

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Beachfront
good Fitness Center
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 27 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Russian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa American Express The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The onsite parking is valet service. Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. The parking charge applies for all guests including those with a Blue Badge.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

The Wardroom: Closed from Thu, Dec 23, 2021 until Sun, Dec 26, 2021

The Wardroom: Closed from Thu, Dec 30, 2021 until Sat, Jan 01, 2022

FAQs about The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection

  • Room options at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Fitness

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection by:

    • Car 30min
    • Train 30min

  • The prices at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection.

  • The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection is 2,300 feet from the center of Brighton & Hove.

  • The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection has 1 restaurant:

    • The Wardroom

  • Guests staying at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free