Hotel The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
Beachfront. Property is on the beach or right next to it.
31-38 Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1NR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 4291 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Room and location were excellent, accessibility was very good. Staff were friendly and helpful.
United KingdomExcellent overall but parking very expensive, need to review the overnight rates if you want to stay here. Location is fantastic and staff nice.
United KingdomA whole lot but more importantly the fact that it’s old and close to the sea.
Nigeriaeverything went very well. The hotel is very old . All installations reflect the past and traditional.But it works OK. Modernising will take the caractere of this "institution " in Brighton. Top service,permission for my wife for breakfast in the room. they prepared the tray and I played "valet de chambre". Of coarse, i came back with everything in the restaurant.excellent english breakfast!! Either we had delicious evening meals at moderated prices served with a glass of wine.
TunisiaGreat room, excellent and friendly service, lovely people, very good location. A very enjoyable stay.
United KingdomThe breakfast was lovely. Felt so safe throughout my stay and would come back in a heartbeat
United KingdomThis hotel was in a fantastic location for Brighton’s shopping, the palace pier and the i360. We had a lovely stay, the king size room was large and the bed was wonderful. We even had a side sea view, which was a great added bonus.
United KingdomLocation to centre of town and always a good Place to stay
United KingdomBooked the hotel stay for my sister and her partner as a Christmas present and everyone at the hotel went above and beyond, even upgraded the room to deluxe. The hotel is well dedicated and located right by the Pier and is close to all the local attractions. Superb and stay! Thank you
United KingdomEverything was excellent and will definitely be coming back
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The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
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Stay in the heart of Brighton & Hove – Excellent location - show map
One of our top picks in Brighton & Hove. This striking Georgian property is on the seafront, overlooking Brighton . The property is just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Pier, shops, lively bars and popular restaurants.
Brighton Old Ship Hotel’s accommodation 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 neighbouring Theatre Royal, Brighton Dome and Brighton centre can be reached with just a 5-minute stroll. Brighton Rail Station is half a mile from the hotel.
This is our guests' favourite part of Brighton & Hove, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Situated in the real 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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See what guests loved the most:
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Andrew
United Kingdom“Room and location were excellent, accessibility was very good. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
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Joseph
United Kingdom
“Excellent overall but parking very expensive, need to review the overnight rates if you want to stay here. Location is fantastic and staff nice. ”
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Lubem
Nigeria“A whole lot but more importantly the fact that it’s old and close to the sea. ”
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Daniel
Tunisia“everything went very well. The hotel is very old . All installations reflect the past and traditional.But it works OK. Modernising will take the caractere of this "institution " in Brighton. Top service,permission for my wife for breakfast in the room. they prepared the tray and I played "valet de chambre". Of coarse, i came back with everything in the restaurant.excellent english breakfast!! Either we had delicious evening meals at moderated prices served with a glass of wine.” Read more
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Tricia
United Kingdom
“Great room, excellent and friendly service, lovely people, very good location. A very enjoyable stay.”
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Ashlie
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was lovely. Felt so safe throughout my stay and would come back in a heartbeat”
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Amelia
United Kingdom
“This hotel was in a fantastic location for Brighton’s shopping, the palace pier and the i360. We had a lovely stay, the king size room was large and the bed was wonderful. We even had a side sea view, which was a great added bonus. ”
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Bobby
United Kingdom
“Location to centre of town and always a good Place to stay”
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David
United Kingdom
“Booked the hotel stay for my sister and her partner as a Christmas present and everyone at the hotel went above and beyond, even upgraded the room to deluxe. The hotel is well dedicated and located right by the Pier and is close to all the local attractions. Superb and stay! Thank you” Read more
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Everything was excellent and will definitely be coming back”
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About The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
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The Old Ship hotel is the oldest hotel in Brighton dating back over 450 years. Enjoy the historic building whilst being in the heart of this vibrant and wonderful city.
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Brighton Fishing Museum0 miles
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Brighton & Hove City Council0.1 miles
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The Lanes0.1 miles
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West Street, Brighton0.1 miles
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Fabrica0.2 miles
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The Royal Pavilion0.2 miles
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Royal Theatre Brighton0.2 miles
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Churchill Square Shopping Centre0.2 miles
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Jubilee Clock Tower0.2 miles
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Sea Life Brighton0.3 miles
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Brighton Dome0.3 miles
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Brighton Pier0.3 miles
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Brighton Beach0.3 miles
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Victoria Gardens0.4 miles
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i360 Observation Tower0.4 miles
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Brighton railway station0.6 miles
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Preston Park1.4 miles
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Brighton Marina1.8 miles
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AMEX Stadium3.8 miles
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Glyndebourne Opera House9.8 miles
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Brighton Beach Mixed sandSwimming, Water sports, Food and drink, Watching the sunset, Seashell collecting50 yards
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Hove Beach Mixed sandSwimming, Water sports, Food and drink, Watching the sunset1,200 yards
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London Gatwick Airport23.4 miles
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London Heathrow Airport47 miles
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London City Airport48 miles
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Cuisine: British, International, European
Facilities of The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Services & Extras
- Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Beach
Food & Drink
- Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secured parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £27 per day.
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Ticket service
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser 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
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Wellness facilities
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Russian
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
House rules The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection takes special requests - add in the next step!
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Extra bed upon request
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£10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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£10 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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
Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.
Please note that all non-refundable rates are charged within 24 hours of the reservation being made.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to 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 is closed from Wed 24 Feb 2021 until Mon 17 May 2021
Bar is closed from Wed 24 Feb 2021 until Mon 17 May 2021
Fitness centre is closed from Wed 24 Feb 2021 until Mon 17 May 2021
FAQs about The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection by:
- Car 30min
- Train 30min
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The prices at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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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
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Check-in at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Beachfront
- Fitness
- Beach
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The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection is 750 yards from the centre of Brighton & Hove.
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The nearest beach is just 50 yards from The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection.
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Room options at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection include:
- Double
- Twin
- BBasic Room
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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The Old Ship Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection has 1 restaurant:
- The Wardroom
