This historic hotel, built in 1779, has free parking and an excellent location about 200 metres from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker...
Jayson
United Kingdom
Fantastic location. Nice breakfast but not a ton of options. The view from the room was great, featuring the spinnaker tower at night and the harbour. The room was very spacious.
Just 4 minutes’ walk from Cosham town centre, the The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers en suite rooms alongside its bar and pizza kitchen.
Douglas Langmead
United Arab Emirates
The full English breakfast (for the non-vegetarian).
The efficient service for a table of 18 with a minimum of fuss.
A free 70th birthday cake, even though it was for an 80-year-old....which prompted an 85-years reprise several days later, all in good humour.
Easy access to shops (not just Tesco, but a bewildering array of tattoo parlours, nail bars, barber shops, off-licences and bingo halls), as well as public transport.
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Just a 2-minutes stroll from Southsea beach and 5 minutes from the South Parade Pier, Florence Suite Boutique Hotel and Restaurant provides luxury...
Andrew
United Kingdom
As regular visitors to Southsea we always return to this hotel. Gives us everything we need in terms of comfort, quality and lovely choices at breakfast.
Situated just minutes from Southsea seafront and the centre of Portsmouth, Florence House is Portsmouth’s original boutique hotel, offering free WiFi and parking.
Located in Portsmouth and with Southsea Common Beach reachable within 1 km, CarterCo Rooms provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Teresa
United Kingdom
We only stayed one night, however the property was in a perfect location for our needs. It was clean, felt welcoming and was warm and cosy and also very well presented. The little touches like tea and coffee, were a lovely welcome too. The bedding was immaculate as were the pillows. Having a fan was a great idea for my ‘tropical moments’.
Somerset House Hotel has been restored to the original splendour of its Edwardian roots. It offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking, just 450 yards from Southsea Beach.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Our twin room was beautiful!
Situated just minutes from Southsea seafront and the centre of Portsmouth, Florence House is Portsmouth’s original boutique hotel, offering free WiFi and parking.
Comfortable room, attentive staff and excellent food.
Village Hotel Portsmouth is set on the Lakeside North Harbour Business Park in Portsmouth, a 3-minute drive from Junction 12 off the M27. Parking is available.
Superbly located in Portsmouth’s lively waterfront development, Gunwharf Quays, this hotel offers bright, modern rooms with buffet breakfasts. Shops, bars and restaurants are on the hotel doorstep.
Location is great for both shopping and the Dock yard.
This historic hotel, built in 1779, has free parking and an excellent location about 200 metres from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower...
Breakfast was good. Would have been nice to have some plain croissants.
On the eastern edge of Portsmouth, Farmhouse Innlodge features a traditional restaurant, a children’s play centre and a lively sports bar. Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal is just 2 miles away.
Fantastic staff ❤️ really helpful and lovely people
This modern hotel is in Portsmouth city centre, just 500 metres from Portsmouth and Southsea Rail Station. The Ibis Hotel Portsmouth has a 24-hour snack menu, on-site parking and a stylish restaurant.
Did not stay for breakfast as had to catch a ferry.
Set in Portsmouth and with Eastney Beach reachable within 500 metres, Inn By The Sea, Portsmouth - EN SUITE Rooms with or without Sea View offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the...
Located in Portsmouth and with Southsea Common Beach reachable within 1 km, Ye Spotted Dogge provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
room was amazing, building old and full of history
Domestic travellers can reach Portsmouth by train (1.5-2 hours from London) or car. International travellers can fly into London Heathrow (105km away) or Gatwick (90km away), then take a direct train or coach. Alternatively, ferries operate from France and Spain.
The most convenient airport for Portsmouth, UK is Southampton Airport, due to its proximity (approximately 30km) and direct train services to Portsmouth. It caters to both domestic and international travellers.
Portsmouth, UK, offers various public transport options. The city's bus service, provided by First Bus, covers extensive routes. The Portsmouth Harbour train station connects to major cities. Ferries operate to Gosport and the Isle of Wight. Taxis are readily available. Alternatively, the city is cycle-friendly with numerous bike lanes.
The best areas to stay in Portsmouth, UK, include Southsea for its vibrant nightlife and beach, Old Portsmouth for its historic charm, and Gunwharf Quays for shopping and dining. All are easily accessible and offer a range of accommodation options.
Royal Dockyard of the British Isles
An important harbour for centuries, Portsmouth counts with one of the busiest ferry piers in the United Kingdom, has the oldest dry dock still in use in the world. Its Historic Dockyard is home to famous British ships like Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and the HMS Warrior.
In the picturesque Old Town you’ll find typical English pubs, coloured houses, and small independent shops. It also has a Fish Market provided by the city’s small fishing fleet. In Old Portsmouth is possible to find smaller hotels, B&B’s and guest houses, some of them not far from the ferry harbour.
The Gunwharf Quays are a modernly renovated shopping area, home to the Spinnaker Tower, while the centre has an ever-growing number of shops. Don’t miss Commercial Road and the Cascades Shopping Centre. Hotels in Portsmouth’s city centre allow you to be close to everything what the city has to offer.
For relaxing moments, Portsdown Hill allows panoramic views over the city and the Isle of Wight. During summer, its sandy beaches are a must.
Whether you’re visiting the city from the United Kingdom or arriving from abroad by ferry, check out the Portsmouth accommodation deals on Booking.com!
My accommodation, booked and paid for, was a complete...
My accommodation, booked and paid for, was a complete disaster. It no longer even existed. Don’t get caught out, and don’t believe anything you see about staying at ‘Zoom’, it is a lie.
I was thankful to get a room at Travelodge in Portsmouth instead, but all this after a long day’s travel by train from up north.
Travelodge felt like heaven! Portsmouth was fine, but tainted by my bad experience.
Sandra
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
The coastal area is nice to walk along.
The coastal area is nice to walk along. The Mary Rose & Victory Museum are very good.
Portsmouth city centre is dull, lacking greenery or planters, many shops are empty. It is not an attractive city centre!
There is a statue of Charles Dickens in the Guildsquare otherwise the area is grim.
Elizabeth
Australia
10
Scored 10
Only stayed for a day but that was plenty of time for the...
Only stayed for a day but that was plenty of time for the main attractions in the dock area.
Mary rose museum is a must see.
Lots of families around who seemed to be enjoying the dock area and the shopping mall.
wendy
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The Royal Navy Dockyard is a must. Brilliant exhibits.
The Royal Navy Dockyard is a must. Brilliant exhibits. Allow 2 - 3 days to explore fully. Rest of town seemed very clean with a great shopping center and restaurants. Overall very impressed and would visit again.
Nick T
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I'm a budget traveller so I don't need luxurious...
I'm a budget traveller so I don't need luxurious accommodation..around £50-60 per night is OK...if you're wanting to go into the city lots of buses available....you can change in the city for a bus to gunwharf....I did mention a kettle and tea/ coffee making facilities would be nice....if you want a big breakfast tesco is 2 minutes walk.....I would recommend this hotel for price and convenience
kevin
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The attraction was the harbour.
The attraction was the harbour. The ticket was expensive but well worth it. The Mary Rose Museum was phenomenally good - exciting, imaginitive and caught the attention of grandparents, parents and children alike. The Victory was almost equally good and the guides there were exceptional. We also visited the Warrior where the guide took over explaining to the children, told us an immense amount but also had us all in fits of laughter. Strongly recommended for all ages
We also very much enjoyed Portchester castle and the exhibition on the prison there (and the cafe in the church.
Great location right on the waterfront and directly opposite the bus station, the Portsmouth Harbour train, the Spinnaker Tower, and the IOW ferry. There's a co-op store next door and a few pubs nearby.
A very clean room, comfy bed and large en suite. Tea and coffee making supplies, TV and table and chairs. I was actually upgraded without knowing it!
The bar downstairs was full of my fellow Derby fans, and it was nice and traditional. Also, as a resident, you can get a late drink at the Keppel's Head Hotel a few doors down.
Lovely, bright and quiet room with pillowed window nook and (partial) view of HMS Warrior, funky glass-fronted drawers and spacious bathroom. Airy breakfast room with hot and cold options. Friendly staff. Overall, a very nice independent hotel with character at a reasonable price. It's located just steps from the Portsmouth Harbour rail station (though with no train noise, at least in my room) and in the heart of Portsmouth Harbour, minutes away from both the historic harbour area and Gunwharf Quays for food and shopping.
It was the closest hotel to where our son is now living in Portsmouth (we live in Northamptonshire). The 20%off all food made the entire visit much cheaper than usual. We requested a bath and we had one. The food was delightful and plentiful. Staff were very attentive to all our questions/ needs. Offer of more towels was nice even though we hadn’t used all of our original ones yet.
The location was great, especially for the esplanade and beach. There was parking outside the property, and a bus stop directly outside the hotel that I used to get into Portsmouth city centre and back. The hotel and room were clean and the decour was lovely. The staff were super friendly and helpful. There was plenty of choice for breakfast, and it was delicious.
The property is a short walk from both Portsmouth harbour and downtown Portsmouth. The staff were exceptional. The hotel, though older, has plenty of charm and good facilities. There is a strong leaning towards the maritime history of the area displayed throughout the hotel, which adds to the adds to the overall ambience.
We loved the hotel and the friendly staff our food was lovely our hotel was also close to all amenities to, easy walking distance and the people of Portsmouth very helpful and friendly we visited southsea as bus stop right outside hotel a very enjoyable holiday we are looking forward to returning next year
Comfortable and well laid out room and bathroom. Hotel is easy walking distance to the historic harbour and Gunwharf Quays.
Plenty of choice for breakfast which was included in the cost of stay.
Requested disabled parking beforehand and this was available and sign posted for us.
I received a very warm welcome on my arrival and immediately felt comfortable at The Pier. It is conveniently situated for visits to Old Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyards. I would certainly recommend this lovely hotel to anyone wanting a relaxing few days in Portsmouth.
The hotel was in a convenient location. It was close enough to walk to the beach, shopping centre or the outlet. Breakfast was self serve which was good and the food remained hot. Staff were lovely. There were lifts also available.
Good location, easy to get to and plenty of disabled parking. Room was spacious and comfortable with walk-in shower. All staff were excellent. We stayed in three Marriott hotels on this trip and Portsmouth was by far the best.
Such a beautiful Victoria hotel! Loved the ambiance. The breakfast was excellent. The location was perfect for us as we needed to be close to Emsworth and Havant. Easy to gt to Isle of Wight as well
We were met by a delightful young lady who welcomed us and showed us around the hotel and was very accommodating with regard to allowing us our chips, we'd just bought from the chippy.
Visiting Portsmouth FC for a football match. Ground adjacent to hotel. Free parking available at B&Q across the road.
Room was very basic , but clean (except for smell issue).
The staff at this boutique no children hotel was great. Our room was very nice. We had breakfast made to order both days and the city of Portsmouth had so much to offer.
The Hotel is close to the seafront and thus in walking distance to both Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.
Breakfast was very good and almost everything available.
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