Introduction / Description
With parts dating back as far as 1559, The Old Ship is Brighton’s most historic hotel, seamlessly combining modern design with the building’s original period features. Its iconic seafront location lends itself to stunning panoramic sea views, alongside excellent accessibility to local attractions and unique event facilities that make the hotel a perfect choice for business, pleasure or romance.
The Old Ship’s imposing exterior is a landmark of the Brighton seafront, with many bedrooms boasting stunning views across the coast, each individually designed with distinctive characterful features that will make for a comfortable stay.
Arrival & Car Parking
There are 2 allocated blue badge parking spaces in the manned undercover on-site garage. It is advisable to pre book these spaces well in advance if required as they are released on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are also chargeable. The garage is located on the right hand side of the hotel. There is a bell at the entrance to the garage for assistance.
There is also parking in the large car park next to the hotel with blue badge parking spaces. There is level access to the hotel reception from the hotel garage parking.
Entrance & Reception
At the front of the hotel there are 3 steps with a handrail that lead to a revolving door to the hotel reception.
For level entry at the front of the hotel, there is access via the bar and restaurant. There is a bell for assistance outside the bar entrance.
Reception is on the ground floor and has level access throughout.
The reception area consists of patterned short pile carpet and light tiles. The area is lit by spot lights and overhead lights. There is additional seating in the reception area to check in. A familiarisation tour is available on request. We are able to provide a deafgard or vibrating pillow pad and our employees are trained to show you how to use it. We have a portable induction loop system and our employees are trained to use it.
Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility
There are 2 recently refurbished accessible bedrooms within the hotel (204 and 304). They are accessed via the lift or stairs.
There are no ground floor bedrooms within the hotel.
Bedroom 204 and 304
The width of the bedroom door is 29” and the width of the bathroom door is 34”. There is an alarm linked to the hotel reception in the bedroom and bathroom. There are 3 fixed rails and 1 drop down rail in the bathroom. The height of the toilet is 19”. There is a mobile shower seat. The height of the double bed is 26”. The height underneath the dressing table is 23”. There is a lower rail in the wardrobe and a lower level spy hole in the door. There is a big button telephone. The electric sockets and light points are approximately 30” from the floor. There are some bedrooms within the hotel that are accessed by steps. In the other bathrooms throughout the hotel, the shower is located above the bath and rubber bath mats are provided.
Bedrooms offer the following: Lighting can be controlled at several points, there is good contrast between the floor, walls and doors, short pile carpet, all bedding is non feather, widescreen digital television with remote control and subtitles
Public Areas / Dining / Room Service
The Steak-on-Sea bar is located on the ground floor near the lounges and has level access. Service is usually at the bar, but drinks and food can be served at the table on request. We do our best to cater for any dietary requirements. Please contact us in advance with any specific requests. Where possible, all of our food produce is locally sourced. All employees can assist by running through the menus with you.
The Steak-on-Sea Restaurant is located on the ground floor and has level access throughout. There are large windows that overlook the sea. Lighting is by spot lights and overhead lighting and can be subdued in the evening.
The chairs are upright firm wooden chairs and the table linen provides a strong contrast with the dark carpet and wooden flooring. Breakfast is self-service, but drinks and food can be served at the table on request. We do our best to cater for any dietary requirements. Please contact us in advance with any specific requests. Where possible, all of our food produce is locally sourced. All employees can assist by running through the menus with you.
Additional Information
Accessible Toilet on the ground floor
This toilet is situated on the ground floor in a wide corridor. The door is approximately 34” wide and there is level entry. Between the toilet and the wall is 47”. The toilet height is 17”. There are 3 fixed rails and 1 drop down rail. There is an emergency pull cord. There is fluorescent overhead lighting. The floor is non slip vinyl. The sink has a lever tap. There is good contrast between the flooring, walls and furnishings.
