31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom
#35 of 48 hotels in Brighton & Hove
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5760 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2024
Angela
United KingdomRooms are very warm even with the window open.
Location is great - the seating area outside is. Nice bonus especially when the weather is lovely
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Terczynska
United KingdomDirty windows and the room was on a noisy road side.
Is got a character, very large and old fashioned hotel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Philip
United KingdomWe paid £80 more than a couple booking at the same time for the same 2 night break because we asked for a king room - the room we were allocated had a double bed in it - when complaining our room was upgraded to a sea view room which was lovely but the bed was still a large double not a king The other couple had a pokey room but 2 singles pushed together so effectively a super king If a hotel calls a room a King - that room has to have a king bed in it The manager Nick was very accomodating and looked after us but reception staff should imo give guests the best room available for their stay when a hotel is not busy - just saying
Superb location Nice atmosphere
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Juliet
United KingdomIt was a bit noisy on the front though we loved the view of the sea.
The room was comfortable and the bathroom was great, with a choice of bath or shower.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Tina
GreeceMaybe the bar menu could have been a little more extensive.
We did not have breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Howard
United KingdomThe Lift is quite old, and small for the size of hotel.
Hotel is old and looks a bit tired, however the reception staff where both efficient and friendly, room was a decent size, clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Clare
United KingdomRoom was dusty, stained carpet, stained seats in room. Not very clean
Locations was great, breakfast was nice
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Christina
United KingdomBedside lamp didn't work. No BBC 1 on TV. Breakfast ok
Excellent location. Very nice staff. Large bedroom with sea view was lovely.Spacious downstairs areas. Valet car parking on site was a huge plus
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Marian
United KingdomVery shabby
Extremely dated breakfast ok dinner in empty restaurant was terrible
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Karl
United KingdomThe leak in the ceiling that was dripping onto the bed & a small piece of the ceiling that fell down (1-2cm)
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Sauerová
Czech RepublicThere is a bar and a restaurant in the hotel. They do have older facilities like toilet or elevator, but for a short stay it was a great value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Allan
United Kingdomthe reception areas, the dining room and bar look as though they have been upgraded, and are in keeping with the star rating. but the bedroom(ours) was in need or redecoration
breakfast was good and plentiful. First room had problems , was given a sea view which was a bonus, but rooms are a little tired and in need of decoration. bed was very comfortable in an excellent position on the sea front, everything within walking distance.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Kelley
United KingdomWhat ruined it for us was arriving early to ensure getting a space in the hotel car park to then be charged for the two nights parking, I have never had to pay to park in a hotel car park of a hotel I am already paying good money to stay in.
The location is what sold it for us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomCould do with a bit of TLC as a little tired looking. Woken up early in morning by noise outside from garbage truck collection.
Very good location and great value for money compared to alternatives. Staff were very professional. Lovely sized room .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Gill
United KingdomOur first night at The Old Ship Hotel, was spoilt by a very, very ,very loud function going on. The loudness went on until 12.30am Saturday morning. We understand that you do functions but surely after a certain time the music or band needs to bring down the volume.
The Garage is very convenient, but a bit expensive. All the Staff in the Hotel Reception and Garage and Bar were very helpful and polite, The bar area was very welcoming, and good entertainment. Bar food and Breakfast was very good value for money. The staff were very good, helpful and polite. The beds and room were very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Wendy
United KingdomBed was a bit uncomfortable
Location was great!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing worth mentioning on a negative side.
Room was very nice, large, and overlooking the seafront. Location ideal for all ventures and for all people. Breakfast was good for buffet and as expected. Staff were very freindly, helpful and efficient.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Michelle
United KingdomBreakfast was expensive for what it is. There was what appeared to be a smelly 'druggie' outside causing lots of noise I did not get made aware of the facilities (fitness center) TV didnt work
Lobby is nice The Bar was nice albeit very expensive Location was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Phil
United KingdomIt’s a bit run down
Near to the beach and shops
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Jenny
United KingdomParking full, bed could have done with softer mattress and feather pillows
Location great, staff lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Aiala
SpainThe rooms were a little noisy, you could hear everything from the neighbours.
Staff were insanely amazing, even the guests were super nice. The hotel has a unique charm, near the beach and close to the centre as well as surrounded by restaurants.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Anna
United KingdomHow dirty whole place
Royal Pavilion the street very dirty a lot of entire
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomThe room was spacious and the bathroom had what you required bit old fashioned but did the job. Some places were little tired. Very friendly and helpfully staff. We only a bedroom no breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomThis Breakfast buffet could be better . For £17 , better quality , eggs , bacon and sausage. Also freash tomatoes, not tinned.
The location is great and the general friendliness of the staff always makes me go back . I stayed at the grand a little while ago and Grand , it wasn’t . I would always choose The Olx Ship from now on .
Stayed in April 2024
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