The Old Ship Hotel comfortably combines traditional heritage with the expectations of the modern world

The Old Ship Hotel Paganini ballroom laid out for a wedding
The Old Ship Hotel cellar laid out for a wedding reception

With 154 well-appointed bedrooms, this four-star hotel comfortably combines its traditional heritage with the expectations of the modern world. One of the oldest hotels in the vibrant city of Brighton with Grade II listed function rooms, parts of the building date back to 1559. Standing proudly on the seafront of this historical city, with panoramic views from many bedrooms, the Hotel is perfectly placed to put its guests at the heart of the action.

The Hotel sits a mere five-minute walk from the Brighton Palace Pier, historical Lanes shopping district, Sealife Centre and 10 minutes from the Brighton i360 viewing tower. It's also just a covenient two-minute walk from the Brighton Town Hall and registry office.

For ceremonies, the Fecamp Lounge can accommodate up to 70 nearest and dearest, the Gresham Suite up to 80 and the Regency Suite up to 120.
Brighton's original Assembly Rooms form part of the hotel's 11 function rooms, suiting events of up to 150 for a sit-down banquet in the Paganini Ballroom, and being Grade II listed they're forever preserved in their Regency splendour.

There are several more intimate rooms suitable for wedding breakfasts depending on the number of guests you have. This ranges from the 400-year-old cellars for up to 30 nearest and dearest; to the Fecamp Lounge, Gresham and Regency Suites, which are perfect for seating numbers between 35 and 60.

The venue offers a menu tasting for its nearlyweds, accommodation for the two of you on your wedding night, discounted accommodation for your guests and a 20 per cent discount in the restaurant for dinner the night prior.

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01273 329 001 | www.thecairncollection.co.uk/oldship

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