THE PIG in the Wall - Southampton

Hotels
9.1 (694 reviews)
THE PIG-in the wall Western Esplanade , Southampton , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Size of rooms
Service consistency

Categories

Cleanliness
9.29
Generally praised across multiple reviews for being clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.26
Staff are noted as friendly and attentive, though there's some mention of inconsistency.
Location
9.8
Highly rated for its excellent location near key attractions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms described as cosy and beautiful, with some minor concerns about size.
Amenities
8.28
Decent amenities but some expectations for allergy provisions were not met.
Value for Money
8.74
Generally good value noted, though some reviews expect slightly more.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Food is repeatedly complimented for its quality and uniqueness.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall experience rated highly, with many exceeding expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:31

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Southampton

Luxurious Accommodations: THE PIG-in the wall offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location: Close to popular attractions like Southampton Cruise Terminal and The Mayflower Theatre, guests can easily explore the city from this centrally located hotel.

Helpful Services: With a friendly reception ready to assist, guests can navigate the area with ease and make the most of their stay.

Experience the best of Southampton at THE PIG-in the wall - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

This one of a kind Cozy room located on the third floor in the eaves has a steep staircase in the room and slanted ceilings.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 694 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Yates solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful and amazing
Pros:

Authentic and beautiful and the shutter blinds were amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple au
10
A slice of history with modern conveniences and great staff and food!
Pros:

The Pig in the Wall was a gem of a find. Beautifully appointed, perfectly situated in the older quarter of Southampton and with a superb breakfast grazing table and dinner menu. At the height of a heatwave they went above and beyond attempting to make the rooms as comfortable as possible, gave a room upgrade and assisted with luggage transfers. Outstanding experience in hot and testing conditions!

Cons:

Nothing to complain about. Three flights of stairs to get to our room, but we knew this when we booked and it was not an issue. Our bags were moved to our room for us when we arrived, which was very appreciated.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller us
10
Cozy 12 room boutique hotel - great for pre-cruise stay!
Pros:

It was a cozy place convenient to walking around. Right in the city wall! Breakfast was great; dinner was excellent. Staff a wealth of knowledge. Would definitely stay again!

Cons:

No lift; but staff were very willing to carry our bags upstairs!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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kate extended_group gb
10
Absolutely outstanding
Pros:

Everything food was exceptional staff were amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
10
Great stay - just perfect!
Pros:

Ideal location.
Decor lovely.
Staff friendly.
Food fabulous

We were called ahead to let us know that there were issues with the air con and temperatures were expected to be mid 30s - we were offered a smaller room that did have air con and took that - the duty manager was excellent and looked after us so well to recompense us for the smaller room.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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heather couple gb
10
Great location staff very friendly parking on site
Pros:

Excellent staff location and food is amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Joanne extended_group gb
10
Always such a treat to stay at The Pig. Drip shoulders, relax on arrival. 24 hours there is more beneficial than days el
Pros:

The ambience generated by the aesthetics and the staff. Perfect treat to stay there.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike. Unless it’s “not for you”…

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple gb
10
Excellent, met all our needs and expectations
Pros:

We like quirky character hotels

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Thierry couple fr
8
Accessibilité voiture hyper pratique et intéressante pour les francais
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel et de l’accueil

Cons:

Chambre simple mais propre et confortable

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Shane couple au
10
Lovely overnight stay before the cruise
Pros:

The quality of the room

Cons:

A little bit pricey but was happy with the price once we saw the room

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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berry solo_traveller us
10
Perfect
Pros:

It was so quaint but with modern conveniences. So much history. Walking the wall afforded great views.

Cons:

Front steps could use a railing

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Laurel couple us
8
Beautiful and historic small hotel-- just be prepared for no lift!
Pros:

We loved the fascinating and historical nature of the hotel, and its location was central. The breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable, with a great shower, and air-conditioned-- which was really needed the days we were there.

Cons:

No lift!--we were staying in advance of a three week cruise, and had 3 large suitcases with us. Our room was up two long flights of stairs, in a roasting glass enclosed stairway. The staff on duty were two small women, and while trying very hard, were not sufficient to get our bags upstairs without us being heavily involved. Given the apparent historic restrictions(?) on installing a lift, what about installing a dumbwaiter or winch so that bags could be hoisted up to the second and third levels? Also we were dropped off by an uber who didn't know that there was an area to drive into to make unloading easier. Instead we had to get our bags out in front of the hotel in a no parking zone, and it all felt a little hectic. A little more information on the confirmation about that unloading location would have been appreciated.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Nathaly couple nl
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
10
Gorgeous hotel
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel. Great location. Friendly staff. Really tasty food.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
10
Excellent location and hotel.
Pros:

Loved the quirkiness and history of this property, they endeavoured to keep all the decor and detail in line with the age of the era of the property. Everything was perfect, premium toiletries and products. Facilities excellent and staff so helpful and friendly. We were a one night stay pre cruise, location was perfect for port but also to discover the old town of Southampton. Plenty of restaurant options nearby. So pleased we stayed here and what a wonderful place to stay.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Lori extended_group us
10
It was observing
Pros:

The staff was exceptional - everyone! No matter who we interacted with, he/she was spectacular.

Cons:

I booked two superior rooms - one if the rooms was very much smaller

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Brianna couple gb
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee