The Bernard Rooms

Hotels
6.7 (366 reviews)
129-133 Bernard Street , Southampton , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Room smells funny
Missing amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.51
Several reviews mention unpleasant smells and dirty carpets.
Service
7.48
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.52
Frequent positive comments about the excellent location.
Room Quality
5.97
Mixed reviews about room quality and comfort.
Amenities
6
Mention of missing amenities like a microwave.
Value for Money
6.96
Some reviews mention being overpriced for the overall finish.
Food and Beverage
6.71
Not mentioned specifically, assigned target overall rating.
Overall Experience
6.48
General sentiment is mixed, with both positives and negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 16:22

Property Description

Centrally Located
Situated just 700 meters from Southampton Cruise Terminal and the city center, The Bernard Rooms offers a convenient stay for exploring Southampton's top attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries, and cozy bed linens.

Nearby Landmarks
Explore nearby landmarks such as Southampton Guildhall, The Mayflower Theatre, and Ageas Bowl, making your stay at The Bernard Rooms memorable and enjoyable.

To experience comfort and convenience in Southampton, book your stay at The Bernard Rooms now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 366 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.51
Service: 7.48
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 5.97
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 6.96
Food and Beverage: 6.71
Overall Experience: 6.48
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Fabio solo_traveller it
6
Struttura valida per un breve soggiorno
Pros:

Posizione molto buona, a pochi passi da ristoranti e pub. Stanza in ordine e pulita.

Cons:

Accesso alla stanza adatto ai giovani, ci sono scale piccole e ripide. Il lavandino era minuscolo ed il televisore non funzionava, forse il suo telecomando aveva le pile scariche. Non sono riuscito a contattare qualcuno per farlo controllare

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
Access arrangements all good. Suitable given that we were only 1 night and heading to a cruise.
Cons:

It was very warm when we were there. Room would benefit from a fan

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Alima solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Macdonald couple gb
8
Very good ta.
Pros:

Liked
It

Cons:

The view

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Hayden solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Not much. Tried to call the host, but no answer as couldn't get the digital key pad to work for ages.

Cons:

Horrid smell in the room. Manky hallways, creaky stairs, mouldy bathroom, mould in the kettle!!! Cheap, nasty, sweaty bed sheets/duvet/pillows. Only shampoo no shower gel. Cables all over the place from the TV and space heater. Damp patches on ceiling. Stains on walls in bathroom next to toilet. Fridge right next to your head that clicks on and off all night. Yes it was 60 quid, but even for that you'd expect more than this.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Craig family_with_children au
3
Never again
Cons:

The young men in room 11 filling the place with marijuana smoke. The appalling rubbish in the rear yard and the less appalling rubbish out front. The fact that this "rental" is just a crummy room that is leased then on sold as something more at what was a very high price for such a crappy room.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Carole family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

The apartment was lovely..very compact but had everything we needed for a simple one night stay, including tea and coffee making facilities, soap and shampoo, towels and a TV..
The place was absolutely spotless..I couldn’t fault the cleanliness…

Cons:

Some teaspoons and/ or those wooden stirrers would have been very useful to help make our cups of tea…there was nothing to stir with!
Also, there were no blinds on the windows ..not sure why as there were fittings for them. This meant we woke up very early and could be an issue if you had young children and were want them to go tosleep early.
In addition, one of the windows was very bad,y damaged which I wasn’t bothered about but again could become an issue for someone else!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Adrien couple fr
3
Pros:

​On the positive side, the location of The Bernard Room is excellent. It is ideally situated within the city, making it very convenient to get around and explore the area.

Cons:

​Unfortunately, the rest of the stay was a major disappointment. The entire building, including our room, was very dirty. The carpet felt like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time, and the overall cleanliness was deeply concerning—the state of the mattress beneath the sheets was catastrophic. To make matters worse, the shower was broken; the showerhead was missing a seal, causing water to leak everywhere. Overall, it was a really poor experience, and we constantly felt dirty during our stay. This property urgently needs a deep clean, proper renovations, and we strongly recommend removing the carpet entirely.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Debbie solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Three flights of stairs, issue with door lock

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
M
Marcin solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
E
Erika family_with_children ch
4
A bare bones solution
Pros:

The price point was exactly what we were hoping for, and the three beds were perfect for myself, my father and my brother. There were some nice restaurants nearby. Easy walking distance to the port and center. Bed linens were very comfortable.

Cons:

The floor was dirty and has not been vacuumed. The sink didn't drain. There was no door separating the two bedrooms, which could be awkward depending on group dynamics. The lights were all connected, so not possible to turn off in one bedroom without turning off the other. One window very difficult to close. The stairway smelled strongly of mildew and either cat or feet. On one of the two nights, downstairs neighbors were extremely loud (television full volume plus shouting), made a bit more difficult because of thin walls.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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ANTHONY JOHN solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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stonehouse solo_traveller gb
4
Not worth the money
Pros:

The room was pretty clean, good shower and bed was comfy

Cons:

Building was very rough, windows with big gaps round the edges and walls pealing, foyer very smelly

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Lillie couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
S
Stephen solo_traveller gb
6
Basic room for short stay
Pros:

Room was clean, fridge was nice to have.

Cons:

Kettle & bathroom could have been cleaner.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ivanova extended_group gb
6
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kleinschmidt-Mewes solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

Raumaufteilung war sehr gut

Cons:

Leider stand der stinkende Müll tütenweise vor der Haustür, unter anderem ein Damenslip im Eingang, ein alter Herrenslip und zerbrochenes Glas im Garten vor einem Fenster, im Badezimmer und in der Küche waren Kakerlaken...
Die Fenster waren sehr verdrecht.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
K
Kat solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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john extended_group gb
2
Very disappointed, in need of a lick of paint
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room 6 filthy dirty, stunk of damp, holes in walls in bathroom

2026-07-19 via Nuitee