We stayed here for two nights and would have no problem staying again. What you have to remember is this is Brighton, so its going to be noisy, and yes despite being on the fourth floor this was. You pay for location so don't expect all mod cons and exemplary cleanliness, as you won't get it here, and from my experience you won't at any others on the sea front. This hotel is very close to the pier and the lanes area where there is a really nice feel if you are looking for slightly more sophisticated bars and restaurants are also very convenient.

Would I stay here again.....yes, would I stay at some of the others.....absolutely not.....who goes, you decide.

Also don't get ripped off at the closer more covenient car parks, if you dont mind pulling your case for a ten minute walk along the front, head for the Regency Park car park, at £12.50 for 24 hours, this is half the price of others in the area.

Finally, if you get the chance pop down to the marina for lovely alfresco dining, I have been to Brighton a few times and only just discovered this area, if you like a graze with the boats bobbing up and down in the background, you will like this.

Good points is central location for Pier and Pavilion. Bad points is central location for nightclubs emptying at 0200. Staff service was good and when we had a problem with a door in the room it was fixed promptly. Meals were excellent, except one time when we had a small portion of root vegetables, but they brought an extra portion without additional charge. We enjoyed the stay and will stay again.

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!!