The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton

The Old Ship Hotel - Historic Seafront Property with Modern British Dining and Event Spaces

Located directly on Brighton's iconic seafront, The Old Ship Hotel stands as a 4-star Brighton hotel with panoramic sea views. The property features historic dining cellars and modern rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. The Wardroom restaurant serves modern British cuisine with seasonal seafood options in a candle-lit setting, while the outdoor terrace provides seaside dining with heat lamps and recycled-plastic furniture. Guest rooms offer amenities including wardrobes, electric kettles, and carpeted floors, with select rooms featuring sea views and sitting areas. The hotel sits 1640.4 ft from SEA LIFE Brighton and The Lanes shopping district, with car parking available via Black Lion Street. Brighton Palace Pier's amusements and rides are within walking distance, while London Gatwick Airport is 28 miles away.

Pros

Historic cellars preserve the original 'Shippe Inn' architecture

Outdoor terrace equipped with heat lamps for year-round use

Full English breakfast includes local seafood options

Central location provides easy access to Brighton's main attractions

Cons

Car park entrance requires navigation through side streets

Some rooms lack sea views