The Old Ship Hotel, BrightonThe Old Ship Hotel in Brighton, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 27 hotels we score in Brighton. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $204 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Old Ship Hotel is a four-star historic establishment situated on the Brighton seafront. Dating back to 1559, the building combines Georgian architecture with modern interiors. It offers 154 rooms, several of which provide views of the ocean. The hotel is positioned within walking distance of the Brighton Pier and the Lanes. Facilities include an on-site restaurant, a fitness centre, and valet parking. It caters to families and pet owners, with special diet menus available in the dining area. While the location is central to the coastline, some guests have noted that the interior decor requires updating.What stands out

Direct seafront location

On-site fitness centre

Pet friendly policy

Valet parking available

Watch out for

Dated interior decor

Variable breakfast quality

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