The Old Ship in London

Bit of a gem. Comfortable room located in central Hackney, a short walk from train connections and shops on your doorstep, as well as Hackney Empire. Cheaper than nearby Travelodge and Prem Inn and nicer! Friendly welcome (go in via the bar) and all you need for a central London stay: comfortable bed, kettle with tea / coffee, clean bathroom with products and wifi. TV in room, though didn't use it. Pret round the corner for easy breakfast. Also, 20% off at the bar when you stay.

Great room, friendly pub
We paid a bit extra for the room & I was glad we did - it was lovely, bed was comfy & everything was clean. Food in the pub was good & we liked the ambiance, staff were very friendly too.

Very friendly staff, very clean rooms, comfy bed and a hot showers.
Good central location and as a guest you get 20% of food and drinks.

We stayed at the Old Ship Inn as we were going to a concert nearby at the MOTH Club. We arrived about 2PM and decided to have lunch before checking in. We both had the Chef’s Roast (a special they gives you the best of the beef, pork and chicken dishes being served) with a pale ale each. The portions were generous and came with a little gravy boat to top up our plates. Everything was delicious — my only regret was being too full for dessert! Check in was a breeze and we were given a room on the first floor. It was more spacious than I was expecting, with a seating area and ample tea and coffee for us. Our room had a very comfortable double bed and a sizeable bathroom (and ample storage to hang your clothes). The room was immaculately clean and not too hot. We very much enjoyed our stay. Special shout out to the staff — everyone was really friendly and gave us a warm welcome. Thank you!

We arrived early and had something to eat. The food was discounted as we were staying guests.
Quirky and fun little room.

The location for The Hackney Empire could not be better, right next door. Also next door is Hackney Town Hall where the bus from Bethnall Green stops. I had travelled from Paddington via the Elizabeth line and Central Line to Bethnall Green so although I did not know the Hackney area well I did not have to spend ages wandering around trying to find The Old Ship Inn - it was a couple of minutes from the bus stop. Ideal. I arrived early but my room was ready. The extremely helpful gentleman who checked me in offered to carry my bag up to the second floor but it was not heavy - a very kind thought though much appreciated by a lady of mature years. The stairs actually were not a problem at all. The single room was clean and comfortable. I asked about food and was advised that the chef was on a break and meals would be available again from 4pm, or possibly a little earlier. While I was having a drink about 3.15pm, I was told that the chef was back and I could order, so I had half a chicken which was very nice. Everything about the place was pleasant and welcoming. The staff I met were very friendly and helpful. There is a separate locked door for hotel guests to use if the pub is closed, but I suppose it could also be useful if a guest was not comfortable going through the pub to get to their room. When I got back to my room after going to The Hackney Empire, I was surprised that it was not as hot as I had feared. The window would only part open but that was sufficient not to have to consider using a fan. The bed was very comfortable and although there was a little noise outside as the window was open, it did not bother me and I soon fell asleep. The bathroom was a reasonable size and the shower worked well. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Old Ship Inn and would happily stay again if in the Hackney area.

Great 1-night stay for event at the Hackney Empire
Really comfortable stay. We were there for an event at the Hackney Empire and it’s right next door, so great location. The food in the bar was lovely too. A few interesting characters on the way from the station to the hotel, so make sure you walk with someone and be careful at night.