The Old Ship Inn, LondonThe Old Ship Inn in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 432 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $189 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Old Ship Inn operates as a collection of boutique hotels in locations such as Hackney and Brighton. The Brighton site sits on the seafront near the pier and the Lanes, offering 154 rooms including 49 with beach views. This four-star establishment features an on-site restaurant, bar, lounge, and spa facilities. In Hackney, the hotel provides a mix of traditional pub character and modern en-suite rooms close to public transport. The properties suit travellers looking for a blend of historic architecture and contemporary interiors. While the service is highly rated, some guest rooms are small in size.What stands out

Seafront location in Brighton

On-site restaurant and spa

Clean and comfortable rooms

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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