Checked in with no problems, reception staff very helpful. Room was small but very clean. Room was at the back of the hotel so very quiet, no noise from drunks or hotels next door!!!
The outside could do with a bit of updating.

We stayed at the Old Ship Hotel for two nights to spend a family break in Brighton. The Hotel is situated right on Brighton front with easy access to the main attractions like Brighton Pier ,Sea Life Centre and The Lanes.

The Hotel is a lovely size with excellent amenties, our bedroom was overlooking the sea front with an excellent view of the Pier and a very good size for a familiy of four. All the staff were friendly and very accomodating and nothing was too much trouble.

The food within the Hotel restaurant was worthy of the four star rating and the and breakfast buffett we could not fault, a wide variety of hot and cold breakfast.

We would have no hestiation in re booking to stay at this Hotel and look forward to returning in due course.

An excellent and enjoyable stay!!

I was worried after reading some bad reviews on trip advisor, but decided to book anyway. The hotel had a good looking reception, hallways and restaurant which was a relief. The room was also attractive (upgraded to premium room with sea view). However, problems soon emerged. There were stains on the bed covers and the bathroom was dated and badly lit. The double glazing had gaps which meant that every single noise was coming straight in to our room - the traffic, music from an American diner, and drunks shouting at every hour throughout the night - (leading to the worst nights sleep I have had in recent memory). Our room door literally had to be slammed to get it to shut (I feel sorry for the other guests nearby). The TV was old and randomly went to a 'fuzzy blizzard' with no image or sound. The restaurant menu was limited and at one point the waiter forgot to serve us dessert (leaving us sitting there for 40 mins for no reason). Breakfast was good, but the scrambled eggs looked revolting, sat in a plate of cold water. The cleaners also walked into our room twice without even knocking. To conclude - the hotel was fair, but could be so much better. It was not the horror story I expected after reading reviews, and thank goodness I wasn't embarrassed by it (after taking my partner there). However, given the price paid (£200 per night inc breakfast and dinner) the value was shockingly poor. Do not bother having dinner here, and don't chose this hotel unless you get a very good price. Bring ear plugs.

The hotel looks pretty tired from the outside, but inside it has a cosy feeling and the front desk staff are very good. The room we had was an old fit-out, but it was clean and well maintained.

The bed was very good, and the only sleeping problem was a bit of noise from the nightclub opposite.

This room was great value (for Brighton) at 91 pounds. I would definitely stay there again, and prefer this hotel to the Thistle. Our room was on the side, but had a view of the beach & pier.