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Reviews of The Old Ship Hotel 4 stars

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

#35 of 48 hotels in Brighton & Hove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5760 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: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms 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

    7.0
    It was an interesting experience
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty 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

    8.0
    Perfect break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It 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

    8.0
    We had a good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe the bar menu could have been a little more extensive.

    We did not have breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 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

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedside 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

    7.0
    Not good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very shabby

    Extremely dated breakfast ok dinner in empty restaurant was terrible

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    It was ideal for the 1 night stay and near the venue we went to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    6.0
    overall a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the 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

    7.0
    We loved the location of this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What 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

    7.0
    Would stay again but in different room location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    8.0
    Really great place to stay and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a bit uncomfortable

    Location was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Exactly the place for a short or longer stay. Comfortable, great location and great value.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing 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

    8.0
    First Impressions were great, a few bits to work on, inline with stays at other hotels in Brighton.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast 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

    8.0
    The hotel was good staff were great as I say the place and rooms are a bit tired looking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit run down

    Near to the beach and shops

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel for price in prime seafront location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking full, bed could have done with softer mattress and feather pillows

    Location great, staff lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    lovely stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How dirty whole place

    Royal Pavilion the street very dirty a lot of entire

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    7.0
    Good and will come back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This 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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