Reviews of Old Ship Inn Hackney
2 Sylvester Path, Hackney, London, E8 1EN, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location great place and lovely food
Dear guest, Thank you for the lovely words! We are delighted you enjoyed our location, food and overall atmosphere. It is wonderful to know you had such a positive experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, The OLd Ship team
Dear guest, Thank you for the lovely words! We are delighted you enjoyed our location, food and overall atmosphere. It is wonderful to know you had such a positive experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind rega… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI loved the location. Literally 2 minutes walk from Hackney Central, probably not even that. Close to breakfast places, gym just around the corner and the pub on top of which the hotel is located has amazing beers and even better food.
The only thing that I could say wasn’t ideal it’s the fact that the pub is open until 1am which is completely fine with me, but people with sleeping problems might have a tough time.
Dear Gita, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed our location, the food and drinks in the pub, and most of all, the friendliness of our staff. It is lovely to hear you would like to come back, it means a lot to us! We appreciate your comment about the pub hours. While many guests enjoy the lively atmosphere, we understand it may not suit everyone, and we will continue looking for ways to ensure all our guests are comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Kind regards, The Old Ship team
Dear Gita, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed our location, the food and drinks in the pub, and most of all, the friendliness of our staff. It is lovely to hear you would like to come back, it means … Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice staff. Lots water in bedroom. Easy to get in and out. Comfortable . Good for tubes
Dear Debbie, Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you found our staff friendly and your room comfortable. It is great to know you appreciated the water provided and found our location convenient for getting around, especially with easy access to the Tube. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Old Ship team
Dear Debbie, Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you found our staff friendly and your room comfortable. It is great to know you appreciated the water provided and found our location convenient for getting around, es… Show more
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery near Hackney Town Hall as we went for a wedding. Staff allowed us to check in early and it was nice having pre drinks in the pub. Fan in the room was needed and very much appreciated.
No Breakfast which I think should have been included in room at that price or at least a few welcome drinks
Dear Jodie Carla, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our team was able to accommodate your early check-in. It is lovely to hear that you were able to relax and enjoy some pre-wedding drinks! We are glad the fan in the room was helpful during your stay. We also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast and welcome drinks. We currently do not include breakfast in the room rate. Your comments are valuable, and we will definitely consider them as we continue to improve our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, The Old Ship team
Dear Jodie Carla, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our team was able to accommodate your early check-in. It is lovely to hear that you were able to relax a… Show more
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDespite being a small single room, there was plenty of space for a suitcase, hanging clothes, comfortable bed, easy chair, TV, tea facilities and good bathroom
the biggest problem was lack of air-conditioning. I was unfortunate to stay during a London heatwave - I was perhaps unusual in staying a week (most people I believe stay 1 or 2 nights). There was a fairly good fan but this was totally inadequate for the continued heat over the whole week. Heatwaves in London will occur every year & it is essential you put in air-conditioning - my room faced west and the evening sun was intense. You also risk your 'boutique' status degrading to 'budget/shabby' unless you keep on top of more detailed cleaning (eg grubby doors, carpet & skirting boards)
Dear Isabel, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that, despite the room being a single, you found it spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable. It is great to know the layout and amenities met your needs during your stay. We also truly appreciate your honest comments regarding the temperature during the recent heatwave. We understand how challenging the unusually high temperatures can be, especially in west-facing rooms. While we are glad the fan provided some relief, we recognise that it may not have been sufficient for the extended heat, and we are actively reviewing ways to improve guest comfort during these warmer periods, including looking into long-term cooling solutions. Your note on cleanliness and maintaining our boutique standards al also been taken. We are committed to continuous improvement, and your feedback plays an important role in helping us uphold the experience we aim to deliver. Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back under cooler circumstances. Warm regards, The Old Ship team
Dear Isabel, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that, despite the room being a single, you found it spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable. It is great to know the layout and amenities met your needs dur… Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location, central to Hackney. Very friendly staff. Location in a quiet side street and you do not hear the pub at all. The room was very nice, very clean, and had everything needed.
Dear Melina, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our central Hackney location and appreciated the quiet of our tucked-away street. It is great to know the room met your needs and that our team made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back very soon! Warm regards, The Old ship team
Dear Melina, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our central Hackney location and appreciated the quiet of our tucked-away street. It is great to know the room met your needs and that our team made a … Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFantastic hotel, real hidden gem.
Loved everything, no complaints!
Dear Jesuisrouge, Wow, thank you for such an amazing review! We are delighted to hear that everything was perfect during your stay and that you consider us a hidden gem. Your support and kind words mean a lot to the whole team. We can not wait to welcome you back again in the future! All the best, The Old ship team
Dear Jesuisrouge, Wow, thank you for such an amazing review! We are delighted to hear that everything was perfect during your stay and that you consider us a hidden gem. Your support and kind words mean a lot to the whole team. We can not … Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewComfortable & clean
We were there sun to mon so quiet , maybe it could be noisy at weekends??
Dear Alison, Thank you so much for your lovely review! WE are so pleased you found your stay comfortable and clean - that means a lot to our team. You are right, weekdays tend to be quieter, and while we do have a lively pub downstairs, we do our best tomanage sound levels on weekends to ensure guests enjoy a good nigth sleep. We hope to welcome you back again soon, whether for a peaceful weekday stay or a livelier weekend experience! Warm regards, The Old ship team
Dear Alison, Thank you so much for your lovely review! WE are so pleased you found your stay comfortable and clean - that means a lot to our team. You are right, weekdays tend to be quieter, and while we do have a lively pub downstairs, we… Show more
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewConvenience of pub to hotel. Rayon was absolutely the best host.
Location - difficulty of Ubers and rides to find the hotel. No elevators.
Dear Margaret, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed the charm of our inn and found the convenience of the pub a highlight. Rayon will be pleased to hear your kind words- he truly is a gem on our team. We understand the challenges with the transport and the absence of elevators. Your comments are appreciated and will help us improve our guests experience. We hope to see you soon! The Old ship team
Dear Margaret, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed the charm of our inn and found the convenience of the pub a highlight. Rayon will be pleased to hear your kind words- he truly is a gem on our team. We underst… Show more
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClose to the station.
The room was very small. The booking initially was for myself and my daughter but she was unable to come but if she had there was very little room for 2 people.
Dear Alan, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. While we are glad you found the location convenient, we are sorry to hear the room did not meet your expectations in terms of space. We appreciate your comments regarding the room size and will take this into account when re-booking for multiple guests. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly value it. If you decide to stay with us again, we will be happy to recommend a room that better suits your needs. Kind regards, The Old ship team
Dear Alan, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. While we are glad you found the location convenient, we are sorry to hear the room did not meet your expectations in terms of space. We appreciate your comments regarding the… Show more
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified review24 hour access. Good facilities with everything you could need in the room - even an honesty box for device charging cables!
Not the fault of the pub - my stay coincided with a very hot spell of weather, so the lack of air conditioning meant that the room was quite warm.
Dear Jon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are really glad to hear you found the room comfortable, the staff friendly, and the location convenient. It is great to know you appreciated the little touches, such as the honesty box and 24-hour access. Sorry for the warm weather made things a bit uncomfortable we undarstend how important cool room can be during a heatwave, and appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back again soon, hopefully in cooler weather! Kind regards, The Old ship team
Dear Jon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are really glad to hear you found the room comfortable, the staff friendly, and the location convenient. It is great to know you appreciated the little touches, such as the honesty box and… Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation was ok, nice pub & rooms were clean.
No aircon in the rooms and the fan was very small made it a very uncomfortable stay and had to leave early on the morning with it being far to hot in the room.
Dear Jordan, Thank you for your review and for highlighting the clean rooms and our pub. We are glad you appreciated these aspects. We are sorry to hear that your room was too warm during your stay. As London doesn't experience many hot days throughout the year, most buildings, including our,s aren't equipped with air conditioning. However, we understand how uncomfortable it can be during the occasional heatwave, and we will look into providing larger or additional fans to help improve guest comfort. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again under cooler conditions. Kind regards, The Old ship team
Dear Jordan, Thank you for your review and for highlighting the clean rooms and our pub. We are glad you appreciated these aspects. We are sorry to hear that your room was too warm during your stay. As London doesn't experience many ho… Show more
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe beds were comfy, good location. The room had plenty power sockets. Staff were nice and polite.
Not very soundproof and a lot of noise from the streets or just people walking on the hallway. got a very hot day and there was a lack of adequate cooling systems, just a fan that did not cool properly. The bathroom has a bad pungent smell anytime the tap is turned on or the toilet. Overall ok experience.
Dear Goncalo, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are really glad to hear you found the beds comfortable, appreciate the convenient location, and that our staff made a positive impression. We are sorry to hear about he noise and the heat during your stay- as many London buildings are older and located on busy streets, soundproofing and cooling can be sometimes challenging, especially on rare hot days we experience. We are also looking into the bathroom you mentioned to ensure it is addressed. Your comments are very helpful, and we hope to provide an even better experience if you choose to stay with us again. Kind regards, The Old ship team
Dear Goncalo, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are really glad to hear you found the beds comfortable, appreciate the convenient location, and that our staff made a positive impression. We are sorry to hear about he noise and the hea… Show more
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice pub.
No air conditioning. Mattress didn’t fit onto the base of the bed so not only uncomfortable could not sleep on the edges so a small double was even smaller.
Dear Ian, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the pub itself! We are sorry to hear about the air conditioning and the mattress issue will look into these to improve the comfort of our rooms. Kind regards, The Old ship team
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI liked the overall design and feel of the property
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Dear Sammi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the design and feel of the property to be generally nice. Hopefully, your next trip is just around the corner. Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the property is design and ambiance to be enjoyable. We hope your next visit is soon. Best regards, The Old Ship Team. Best regards, The Old Ship Team
Dear Sammi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the design and feel of the property to be generally nice. Hopefully, your next trip is just around the corner. Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased t… Show more