Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Hotels
Leonardo Hotels
8.3 (12299 reviews)
West Quay Road , Southampton , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Poor spa facilities
Cleanliness issues
Unfulfilled amenity promises

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Guests reported issues with cleanliness, including damp smells and unkempt facilities.
Service
9.55
Many guests praised the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.55
The location was consistently highlighted as a strong point.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were reported to be comfortable and spacious, with some minor issues.
Amenities
6.55
Spa and pool facilities were disappointing and not as advertised.
Value for Money
8.05
Expectations were not fully met based on advertised amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Food received positive reviews, especially breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.55
Generally pleasant stay but hampered by unmet expectations regarding amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:03

Property Description

Luxury Waterfront Location
Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour boasts a stunning glass atrium and spa, offering sea views and exquisite dining options.

Rena Spa and Fitness Center
Indulge in beauty treatments at Rena Spa, unwind by the indoor pool, or work out at the modern fitness center.

Elegant Rooms and Dining
Experience 4-star comfort with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and scenic views at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill.

To book your stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour and enjoy a Full English breakfast, visit our website now!

Important information:

Please note that on-site parking is available for guests only at an extra cost and subject to availability. Limited parking throughout September due to the Southampton International Boat Show.

Please inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly.

Please note additional beds are subject to availability and by prior arrangement. The standard double bedrooms cannot accommodate an extra bed.

The times for children using the swimming pool will be as follows: 8am – 9.30am (last entrance will be 9am) 4pm – 7pm (last entrance will be 6.30pm), and on weekends 8am – 11am (last entrance will be 10:30am) 4pm – 7pm (last entrance will be 6.30pm)

If you are booking the dinner, bed and breakfast rate, please contact the property prior to arrival to arrange timings for the dinner reservation.

Please be aware that any special dietary requirements need to be mentioned in advance to avoid the delay in any sittings.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 14 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 12299 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Kyle family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was a big plus at this hotel, fresh cooked eggs are included in the breakfast buffet and you can even order omelettes as well also included in the breakfast buffet. There was a good selection of bread, juice, pastries, and cooked foods such as sausages, baked beans, potatoes and hash browns as well as a cold deli with a decent variety of options

We initially booked a room without a view but upon arrival we decided to upgrade to a room with a view. The rooms with a view have an excellent view of the water and harbour activities and is great to look at both at daytime and at night. The upgraded room also had a balcony and while the balcony is small it is quite nice to step outside and enjoy the air and the view

The spa facilities are also decent. With the large swimming pool being the highlight. Unlike some other hotels a big plus here is that if you are a guest at the hotel you do not need to pre-book into a swimming time slot so you just show up when you want. In our case the pool was quite empty when we used it

Not sure if included in all rooms but there was a nice surprise of some free water bottles and wine bottles waiting for us in the rooms and the upgraded room also came with drink vouchers for at the hotel bar as well

The parking is super convenient, basically right next to the hotel, about a minute or two walk away is a large outdoor parking that is just for the hotel and while they say first-come-first-serve basis it seems like it is plenty large to basically never be full, perhaps certain events in the city might mean it is fully booked out for the day and thus why they put that disclaimer as the parking can also be used by people who aren't guests as long as they pay for it as well

The parking is also not free for guests and was paid at a flat day rate

Staff were all very friendly and the rooms were spacious and comfortable.

Cons:

The negatives for us was that the bathrooms were a bit rundown and are in need of refurbishing. They are functional and not dirty or anything but the main issue is just that the shower pressure is very low and the fittings are damaged and while the rooms are in great condition the bathrooms just felt a bit rundown at least the shower/tub area. The rest of the bathroom was immaculate

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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zionmic solo_traveller il
7
Pros:

Location

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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kathryn couple gb
10
Can’t wait for next stay here
Pros:

Fantastic location , great staff , very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller il
5
Pros:

Хороший завтрак

Cons:

Не работал кондиционер, температура в номере была выше 28 С. Подобное не допустимо.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Miguel couple us
7
Just ok! Not sure I’d repeat my stay!
Pros:

Location, walking distance to cruise terminal

Cons:

Property decaying, bathroom tub had open holes that were gathering mold, that could have easily been caulked. We had a bath towel with a hole in it. Laundry provider lacks any kind of quality control, in turn reflects very poorly on the facility!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mateusz solo_traveller gb
10
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Luke couple gb
9
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Stephen couple us
9
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Kelly solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great place, very spacious, good gym lots of gym equipment. Rooms big and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful, Breakfast is outstanding wide choice of food available.

Cons:

Prices of food and drink

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Katie couple gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Scholes family_with_children za
9
Pros:

Close to both the railway station and cruise terminal, both of which we needed for our trip, very friendly and helpful staff and a plentiful breakfast. Didn't get to use the pool this time, but will be back again

Cons:

Shower temperature control was erratic, crept up to scalding hot, at which point I had to abandon using it for fear of being burnt, not a major problem, and the maintenance team fixed it quickly

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Will couple gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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ChrisPatthebeach Couples Pensacola, Florida
4
Good location hot room
Pros:

Close to cruise ship terminal and coach station. Hotel described presence of air conditioning but room temperature was 29c and did not reduce all evening despite hotel staff saying it the ac working. Very bad sleep using fan wet towels and opening windows since it was colder outside. At 3 am the outside temperature dropped to allow some sleep at 26 c. Understanding we are in a heat wave we expected some cooling in the room. The morning staff were very pleasant and efficient arranging a taxi that came on time.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Muhammad umer couple pk
9
Had a good stay
Pros:

Location
Room size
Complimentary drinks

Cons:

Nothing to complain may b find it little expensive

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Belinda family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Very nice room staff lovely

Cons:

We had evening meal in the restaurant. But the noice coming from a function up above was terrible . I did complain. As when your having a meal it should be enjoyed.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
4
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Darren couple gb
9
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Terry family_with_children gb
9
Night before cruise
Pros:

The restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Pekka solo_traveller fi
8
Couple
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Some of the stuff were not quite friendly.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Mary solo_traveller gb
9
Overall very much enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Location is great and the hotel very good indeed

Cons:

Breakfast was ok but not good.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee