Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
High-quality service
Beautiful and clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Breakfast quality could be improved
Room sizes could be larger
Price considered high by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.46
Immaculately clean room as noted in positive reviews.
Service
9.43
Staff were described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive service experience.
Location
9.47
Convenient location noted repeatedly, especially for strolling to restaurants.
Room Quality
8.92
Room size mentioned as small in some reviews, reducing overall score.
Amenities
8.95
Some reviews highlight lacking breakfast quality and amenities.
Value for Money
8.41
Prices considered high for room size and facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast quality was criticized, affecting the score.
Overall Experience
9.43
Guests had a very positive overall experience, with numerous praises.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with top-notch amenities including a coffee machine, minibar, and a flat-screen TV for the ultimate comfort during your stay at No.4 Carlton.

Prime Location

Explore the vibrant city of Southampton with popular attractions such as The Mayflower Theatre and Southampton Guildhall just a stone's throw away from this centrally located 5-star hotel.

Convenient Services

Enjoy hassle-free travel arrangements with a paid airport shuttle service and take advantage of room service and luggage storage facilities for a seamless stay at No.4 Carlton.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at No.4 Carlton in the heart of Southampton!

Important information:

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 551 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller gb
10
We had an excellent stay in this elegant, comfortable and friendly hotel in the heart of Southampton.
Pros:

This was a really comfortable, elegantly designed hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The facilities were great and everything was perfectly clean. The hotel is in a great location for the town of Southampton. The breakfast was amazing and it was a lovely gesture to have free snacks and soft drinks in the minibar. Thank you to Sophie for the restaurant recommendations beforehand and to Mandice for looking after us during our stay.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Maria Michele solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

That nice and helpful. The room was a great size and comfortable.

Cons:

Shower water pressure was really low but I was on the top floor.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
M
Mathew extended_group gb
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
A
Audrey extended_group ie
1
Don’t waste your money this is not a five star a two star rating more appropriate
Pros:

No much

Cons:

Everything. Poor cleanliness, no bar or restaurant. Very poor breakfast. Was told on two mornings they did not have sufficient produce. Three options to choose from and ran out of salmon. No amenities for residents. You could not even get a sandwich made after a long day out.

The rooms were not cleaned properly daily. We had no shower gel for two days only we had bought our own. Young inexperienced staff serving breakfast and also the cleaners.

Clearly charging a fortune but paying non experienced staff.

Waited 50 minutes for breakfast and we were under pressure to get a taxi that particular morning.

My daughter’s room had an opened can of water from a previous resident and her bins were not emptied from previous resident either. I did complain.

Asked for my sheets to be changed in the three rooms we had booked only changed once. Shocking

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
E
Elena Karin couple ca
10
Pros:

Decor, clean, good service.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
G
Greg couple gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Modern, great interior design.

Cons:

Shame no juice was offered at breakfast and young waitresses could be developed to give more effective customer service.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Yossef couple il
5
Far below expectations
Pros:

A lovely apartment building converted into a hotel. It was clean, well-maintained, and pleasant to stay in.

Cons:

The location is in the middle of nowhere.
We were charged an additional fee for early check-in which was surprising I travel frequently and this is the first time I’ve experienced that
There is no lobby and no staff available to assist guests There was no bottled water in the room and the overall atmosphere felt impersonal and unwelcoming I didn’t enjoy the stay and I believe the value for money is very poor The photos do not accurately reflect the reality

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Julia solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Archie solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent service, bed was incredibly comfortable. Very happy with everything that was provided.
Pros:

Amazing room, very friendly staff. Felt very comfortable checking in and out.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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tim solo_traveller gb
5
Poor customer service
Pros:

Very clean, good position.

Cons:

Was not what we paid for. We had a problem with air conditioning room was 28 degrees. We spoke to reception who said they would take a look. On our return nothing changed. Very hot and windows would not open more than a few inches. No one on reception. So did not sleep. No one on reception in morning either. When we wrote to hotel to complain and request a partial refund did not even get a reply. We phoned a week later and were informed our email was being reviewed by one of the Directors. Still no reply today 10 days later. Indicating poor customer focus.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Rod couple gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
10
Fantastic stay, wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Southampton after visiting No4 Charlton
Pros:

Absolutely everything, the decor is outstanding, cleanliness second to none and the breakfast was delicious

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Julie-Anne family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Exceptional in every way ! Amanda was superb , will stay there again .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple au
10
Thank you for a wonderful stay - beautiful property, great location, very welcoming and helpful staff, beautiful breakfa
Pros:

Newly renovated, airconditioned, very comfortable bed, lovely service and staff, delicious breakfast (hot meals cooked to order) and great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
K
KLAUDIO couple hr
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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iain solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Remco couple nl
10
Fantastisch
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Annmarie couple ie
5
Nice hotel hadn’t got much of an atmosphere in it.
Pros:

It was a really nice boutique hotel, the decor was beautiful. The bed and pillows were comfortable, it was a nice room.

Cons:

There wasn’t much atmosphere in the hotel, the breakfast was not great. Not good for a five star hotel. Especially for the money we paid.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee