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The Old Ship Hotel, Fecamp Lounge

Location pin

32-38 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR - 

  • Users

    Up to
    50 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

About Venue

The 12 elegant and stylish meeting rooms are bright, airy and elegantly furnished and can accommodate up to 250 delegates theatre style and 180 for a banquet or dinner dance.

If you are searching for a quirky venue, full of character for a conference, meeting or private dinner, then the Wine Cellars are ideal. Legend has it that these eerie old caves, deep in the heart of the hotel, were once used by smugglers to hide their booty; now carefully restored they provide a wonderful, atmospheric backdrop for private parties.

Dating back in parts to 1559, The Old Ship Hotel is the oldest hotel in Brighton and stands proud on the bustling seafront in this popular British destination.
From its magnificent white façade to contemporary modern reception area, the Hotel prides itself on excellent customer service in comfortable relaxed surroundings.

The largest suite in the hotel is the spectacular Paganini Ballroom, which dates back to the 17th century, and is the oldest meeting room in Brighton.

Message In A Bottle!
The iconic 154 room Old Ship Hotel in Brighton is excited to announce a new exciting look for its outdoor terrace, which boasts a prime sea-front location.
Brighton’s most historic hotel has decked the terrace out with stunning new furniture in preparation for the summer months.
This is THE place to have a drink and watch the world go by, with singers performing live music every weekend during the summer.
Not only will it look good, it will further enhance the eco-friendly credentials of the hotel as it’s entirely made from recycled plastic bottles.
Each chair alone is made from over 500 bottles, definitely a very green “Message in a Bottle” to shout about to your clients!

Sea facing Lounge, ideal for meeting and private dinners

Capacity & Layout

Theatre

Theatre

up to 50

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 20

Classroom

Classroom

up to 10

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    00:00 - 24:00

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Space Rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Terms and Conditions on request

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Reviews

  • David Barnard
    December 2025

    So booked a double room. Ok so the hotel itself isn’t to bad yes it’s an old building and needs a little TLC to make it better. The room its self was nice. Nice bathroom with bath and shower. In room tea making facilities and extra drinks available at reception. I booked during the off season so room was cheap and worth the money.

  • Kizzi Keast
    December 2025

    My mother-in-law booked us a stay at The Old Ship for Christmas 2025. Prior to going I had read the reviews here on Google and I will admit that I was quite nervous at what we would be walking in to. However, I am really pleased to say that it was not even close to as bad as the reviews suggested! The Old Ship is indeed old - and you can see that age around the edges and in some of the non-public areas of the hotel. But it is also really apparent the the current management are investing time and money into maintenance and restoration. Our bedroom was clean, the bed was comfy and the decor was clearly recently redone. There were a few rough patches on the wall under the window and on the ceiling but overall it was nice. There is a gap at the bottom of the bathroom door but it didn't bother us. The shower was powerful and the water was hot. The dining room has also clearly been redecorated and refurbished recently and it was a nice place to eat. Our Christmas dinner was in the Paganini ballroom and this space is beautiful. Of course it as decorated for Christmas which added to the atmosphere. All the staff were lovely, helpful and kind.

  • Jo Williams
    December 2025

    We've just enjoyed a lovely stay in this old hotel. Yes, it needs quite a lot of TLC in places, but that added to its quirkiness. The bedroom was tired, but the bed was extremely comfy and most importantly, the room was exceptionally clean. We had the lovely surprise upgrade to a Seaview room which really added to the experience. The staff are brilliant, Louis on reception was very kind and helpful and obviously took pride in his job. The young girls on the bar were fun and lively, and the breakfast team were busy but helpful. Breakfast offered everything you needed to set you up for the day. The location is second to none, next door to The Lanes and perfect for walking the prom. I sincerely hope this hotel gets the planned investment as it's a lovely old building with plenty of charm and character. We will definitely return

  • paul devereux
    October 2025

    To be honest, it's such a lovely hotel and very tired. Don't expect 4 star as you'll certainly see how tired this place is. They are trying in certain areas, but covering up others with things like covers under the window areas at breakfast, severe blowing of the plaster etc. I love this hotel for its character but price does not justify the issues wrong with it. The staff were so lovely and attentive and so helpful on every aspect. The food was ok and what was expected in a 3 star hotel. Very very limited dinner menu. For Brighton I expected a lot more. This hotel is in serious need of modernisation. Don't put a plaster on an injury that needs surgery. Very strong smell of damp on our floor and it was meant to be non smoking, our room smelt so bad of smoke. This place could be a front runner with The Grand to which I have stayed at but needs serious investment. Don't get me wrong, you'll receive a good night's sleep and ok food, but don't expect the Ritz. I would say you get what you pay for, but on this case, I was very disappointed.

  • geoff cocking
    November 2025

    Overpriced, poorly maintained and noisy! While I appreciate the age of the building the whole hotel was in a state of disrepair and not one element even got close to a 4 star facility. Chairs and decor in the bar area were dirty and torn The room had most of the lights not working, mould on the ceiling and very worn bed. Every single floor board in the hotel is loose so very noisy and means once one person is up and about then everyone is awake. Brighton is a lovely place to visit but just choose a different place to stay

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