Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.2 (25 reviews)
1 Isambard Brunel Road,Portsmouth,nan , Portsmouth , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Convenient location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Pricing concerns
Restaurant staffing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
The reviews consistently mention good cleanliness with spotless rooms.
Service
9.06
Staff are described as friendly and accommodating, with specific mention of excellent service.
Location
8.6
Convenient location near the train station and attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms are comfortable but noted as not very large for family bookings.
Amenities
8.08
Basic amenities noted, some issues with restaurant staffing.
Value for Money
7.54
Considered a bit pricey, with mentions of better pricing options.
Food and Beverage
7.59
Food quality is good, but some guests had issues with food availability and service.
Overall Experience
8.06
Generally positive experiences, but with a few service related disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:51

Property Description

Drop anchor at Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre, your gateway to an unforgettable seafaring adventure.

Convenient Location
Situated just a short stroll from Portsmouth & Southsea train station and the ferry port, our hotel ensures easy access to all the city’s highlights, including the University of Portsmouth and the stunning Spinnaker Tower.

Culinary Delights
Savor delicious meals at The Kitchen, where a variety of flavorful dishes await to satisfy your cravings after a day of exploring the vibrant local scene.

Chic Accommodations
Retreat to our new generation bedrooms, featuring plush king-size Hypnos beds, luxurious bathrooms with expansive showers, and 40" flat screen TVs perfect for unwinding after your adventures.

Book your stay at Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre today for a remarkable experience in this historic coastal city!

Important information:

Chargeable offsite parking is available at the Isambard Brunel Multi story (PO1 2BX), a 3 minute walk from the hotel. Discounted rate of £4.50 per 24 hours. Please validate your ticket at reception. Please note you must enter the Muti story as the outside parking is not covered by the discount.
From the M27 at junction 12, exit onto M275 towards Portsmouth (W)/Sea port. Take the exit towards Cross Channel Ferries/North End. Continue onto Mile End Rd/A3. At Church Street roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Commercial Rd/A3. At the roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Marketway/A3. Slight left onto Unicorn Rd. At the roundabout, continue straight onto Stanhope Rd. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Commercial Rd. Continue onto Isambard Brunel Rd. The hotel is under the railway bridge and on the left hand side.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 7.59
Overall Experience: 8.06
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Cave02 Couples
10
Good stay
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Staff nice and friendly. Meals good choices and good quality food . Convenient location next to the train station.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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H9539MHdenisem NONE
8
General observation
Pros:

Would recommend this hotel cleanliness was good
Parking for the weekend Friday-Sunday was £9.00 which i consider reasonable.
A pass could be given for those staying at hotel to get free parking
Visit to Gun Wharf Quays was nice and spinnaker tower was interesting.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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LynwoodH0use Family Newbury, Berkshire, England
10
Comfortable staff with very accommodating staff.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Perfectly located. Seeing a show at The Guildhall which was seconds away.
Easy walking distance to Gunwarf Quays. Parking next door in multi-storey £4.50 for 24 hours. Easy stroll to hotel.
Staff above and beyond. Arrived before check in but not a problem for receptionist who secured our room early. Nothing was too much trouble.
Room decent size and bed comfortable. Black out curtains which were a bonus. Very quiet.
Breakfast next day was very good. Eggs looked a bit tired so we asked for fresh ones and they were made immediately with no fuss. Coffee excellent.
No complaints at all and wouldn’t think twice about staying again.

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
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sophiebP9012GA NONE
2
Don't trust Premier Inn
Pros:

Due to fire moved to another hotel miles away with no transport links promised would get refunded and now customer services are refusing to honour this. Manager Kelly is extremely rude.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
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mirfas Family Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
8
Good and comfy
Pros:

Generally, it was nice experience, I stayed with my family for couple of nights. The room and bathroom were spotless but not large enough as we booked family room. Plus, you can find your shampoo a conditioner and plenty of clean towels. Mattress and pillows are so comfy. Great breakfast and dinner and the staff so helpful and friendly. Only one thing I found it so pricy they could do better with price.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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Lindyann2013 Business Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
8
1 night
Pros:

Stayed one night while at an event in Portsmouth.

There is no onsite parking, car park is a few minutes walk.

Staff were friendly and helpful.

Usual breakfast on offer.

Useful to know that there’s a Costa next door and a Tesco the other side.

2025-10-25 via Tripadvisor
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PeterGrehan NONE London, England
10
A Very Pleasant Stay
Pros:

The hotel is very conveniently placed next to the station and at the centre of Portsmouth. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the bedroom was comfortably and the restaurant provided nice food.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
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samhallart2013 Couples
6
A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP BUT NO DINNER AFTER 8.30PM. RESTAURANT AND BAR UNDERSTAFFED.
Pros:

The receptionist was courteous, friendly and helpful - but failed to tell us that the restaurant closed at 8.30pm, which meant that we had to be refunded for our meal deal - and try to find a restaurant nearby, which proved difficult. The bar closed at 9.30p and there was only one person on duty at the time. Definitely not up to most Premier Inn standards.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
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Daydream45098465571 NONE
10
Always a great stay at Premier Inn
Pros:

Great location. Excellent staff and value.
Very cosy bed. Had a brilliant night sleep.
Was assuming because of the central location it would be noisy but was very quiet.

2025-10-18 via Tripadvisor
5
509cliffordf Business
10
Only staff of this calibre would make me want to visit this site again, and TALLIA, Is of the highest calibre.PERFECTION
Pros:

We so far have been greeted by, and then aided by one of your fantastic staff, TALLIA.
She has been pleasant, and a delight

2025-10-17 via Tripadvisor
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joshpF3927OW Solo travel
10
Can’t find fault
Pros:

I’ve been staying at this hotel on and off for 12 weeks and cannot find a fault with the food or the staff i would like to give a special thanks to talia and Sophie for making this work trip survivable and never failing to give amazing service and show the utmost dedication to being kind, friendly and overall amazingly helpful

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
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AllanS2511 NONE
10
Reunion weekend
Pros:

Friend ly team who always met you with a smile.
Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Breakfast was good
As a base for a reunion weekend it was ideal.

2025-09-29 via Tripadvisor
1
173sharonc Couples Sidmouth, Devon, England
10
Hospitality at its best
Pros:

Kelly & her team were welcoming on arrival, unfortunately we had a small “hiccup” with our room but Kelly was so understanding & upgraded our room as a matter of courtesy, she even left a note & chocolates in our room (she also put chocolates in our friends rooms so they didn’t feel left out lol). Thank you for making our weekend enjoyable

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
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miklost272 Friends getaway
10
Solid Stay in Portsmouth
Pros:

Stayed for a weekend and everything just worked. Room was clean, quiet, and exactly as advertised. Staff were friendly without being overbearing and check-in was quick. Beds are genuinely comfortable, parking was easy, and it’s a handy spot for getting around Portsmouth. Nothing flashy, just solid and dependable—exactly what you want from a Premier Inn.

2025-09-26 via Tripadvisor
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IvyValentin NONE
10
5 stars
Pros:

Fantastic reception, amazing beautiful room. And bery comfy bed. Lovely deep bath aswell. It was a amazing and very welcoming.

2025-09-25 via Tripadvisor
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gavinp760 Business
10
Outstanding effort front desk team
Pros:

Stayed here at the Premier Inn city centre for work over 4 days. Very clean and a great welcome by Kelly on front desk and her team. Kelly managed to resolve an issue I had and not only went above and beyond but also gave reassurance that I was in safe hands.
Great rooms and clean, carpets very tidy and bathrooms clean.

2025-09-22 via Tripadvisor
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OnAir00319606827 NONE Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
8
Great location
Pros:

Really good location for both central Portsmouth and Gun Wharf
The off site parking is really close and preferred parking rate is great value

Only things I didn’t really rate were… breakfast selection was poor and limited
Tea and coffee facilities in room hadn’t been refreshed before we checked in

2025-09-08 via Tripadvisor
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quiksilverlaydee NONE
2
Terrible Mould Problem
Pros:

Stayed for one night with a friend. I’ll start with the good bit - the staff are lovely at check in and in the bar, very friendly.
Now the bad… the room was absolutely disgusting, black mould in the bathroom, headboard grease stains, poor wall paint job and my entire clothes smelt of damp and musty when got home. Horrendous cleaning. Won’t be staying here and 2nd Premier Inn in a month that’s been bad the brand is really not in a good place

2025-09-07 via Tripadvisor
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petram936 NONE London, England
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great location, very comfortable rooms, great bathrooms, had all the amenities you could wish for. Great water pressure & toiletries, room & bathroom laid out perfectly for convenience.

2025-09-07 via Tripadvisor
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GARYBWiltshire_Uk Couples Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
10
Perfect for the Guildhall and great staff.
Pros:

Had a one night stay to go see Greg Davis at the Guildhall. Arrived too early to check in but was able to leave our bags and check in later. Great service from the lady on reception, sorry didn’t get a name- long black hair and glasses. She recommended a place to go for drinks and showed an interest in our theatre booking. Great service. Thanks. Room was fine. Stayed on level 3 and breakfast was great too. Great location for the Guildhall, a 2 min walk. Would come again.

2025-09-05 via Tripadvisor