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Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Upscale Edwardian hotel, walk to Southsea Castle
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Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Cleanliness standards
2 bars/lounges
Bathroom shower
Spa treatment

Overview of Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Portsmouth by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is AU$164
Price available on 21/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
10 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Portsmouth3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGunwharf Quays4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortsmouth Historic Dockyard7 min drive
  • AirportBembridge (BBP)85 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Family Room for 4

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room for 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room with Shower

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room with Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Superking Room with Shower

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Superking Room with Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive King Room with Shower

Executive King Room with Shower

Executive King Room with Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double with Bath

Deluxe Double with Bath

Deluxe Double with Bath

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room for 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room for 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Southsea

Located in Portsmouth, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant is near the airport and near the beach. The D-Day Story and Portsmouth Guildhall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Southsea Castle and Spinnaker Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Pyramids Centre Portsmouth.
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What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 4 min drive
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chippy - 3 min walk
  • Ice Cream Emporium - 8 min walk
  • Meat & Barrel - 8 min walk
  • The Jolly Sailor - 5 min walk
  • Croxton Bars - 8 min walk

About this property

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

Upscale boutique hotel near Southsea Castle
Located close to The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and local cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and coffee/tea in reception
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Florence Arms Gastro
  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please arrive at Florence House Hotel, 2 Malvern Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA to check in. Somerset House is an annex to Florence House.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant on 21 Apr 2024 start from AU$163.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant located?

Situated near the airport, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Southsea Castle. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean large room very nice stay. only negative was charged 3 50 for bottle of water which could have been out of tap not a sealed top. And was a bit far out from main town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Travelled with partner
This is a great hotel to stay at. Good value with a first class breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Sadly not a great stay, cold, noisy and couldn’t get any food despite advert stating there was a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Beautifully decorated room number 4 Lovely old house but again beautifully decorated Parked on the road directly outside the hotel with the use of a free parking permit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and convenient for my purpose. Reasonable value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept place clean tidy and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

neil

A few more days next time
Room was of a high standard. Staff were also very good. Food was great. Had a very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023