The Queens Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2856 reviews)
Clarence Parade, Southsea , Portsmouth , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Cold rooms
Maintenance issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Inconsistent cleanliness reported, with issues due to plumbing and maintenance.
Service
8.8
Staff received positive comments for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.8
Well-located for shopping and ferry access, as praised by guests.
Room Quality
7.8
Issues noted with room temperature, size, and amenities like the shower.
Amenities
8.3
Offers character and unique features; some amenities underperforming.
Value for Money
7.3
Some comments suggest that value could improve based on room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Food received high praise from guests, especially bar meals.
Overall Experience
8.8
Guests expressed overall satisfaction despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:47

Property Description

Luxurious Edwardian Building by the Beach

The Queens Hotel, a stunning Edwardian building, is ideally located just a 5-minute walk from the beach, offering picturesque views across the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities

Each room at The Queens Hotel is equipped with free WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer, and a TV. For a touch of luxury, select rooms boast stunning sea views of the Solent.

Dining with a View and Nearby Attractions

Indulge in on-site dining at the 1865 Restaurant, serving a delicious buffet breakfast with views of the hotel gardens. The hotel bar offers a grill menu and overlooks the Solent, with sights of the Spinnaker Tower less than a mile away. Explore local attractions such as the Historic Dockyard and HMS Warrior, all conveniently located near the hotel.

Book your stay at The Queens Hotel for a memorable seaside retreat.

Important information:

Please note that dogs are accepted by prior arrangement in standard rooms only.

Room photos are a characteristic representation of the individual room type, however due to the age of the building all rooms differ in shape and size.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2856 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
C
Charles couple gb
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
L
Lynn solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Marie solo_traveller gb
10
50th birthday stay.
Pros:

Staff were very accommodating.
Breakfast was excellent, room was clean and modern, everything we needed.
Great touch for our pooch, water bowl and biscuits
Thank you.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
L
Lindsey couple gb
10
Great hotel + staff + location-couldn’t have been better!
Pros:

Food was great -breakfast + bar food + evening meal all good
Staff very friendly and helpful
Decided to stay extra day -hotel able to let us stay in same room after juggling + discount given
Holiday was a 70th birthday trip to see Spinnaker Tower + unplanned bonus trip on hovercraft to Isle of Wight (stayed extra day for this )

Cons:

Everything was great
Only disappointment was Cloud Cafe in Spinnaker Tower was closed all day for private event.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
10
A proper hotel in a great location
Pros:

I have stayed here few times and like the Queens for its location, facilities and the fact that it's a proper hotel with professional staff.

This time I made a mistake with my booking and had booked & paid for a single room, which is never my preference. When I asked reception if they were full they immediately offerred me another room. In each case the rooms were beatuifully prepared, obviously clean, as you'd expect. My room was excellent, an obvious upgrade.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
D
David extended_group gb
9
Lovely stay so convenient
Pros:

Room overlooked road whereas some overlooked the sea for same price.

When busy serving main course could be slow, coffee one cup quickly needed to ask for second

Location walk to Southsea Beach, Hovercraft, Castle DDay exhibition and bus to Hard just outside hotel door. Parking good and free

Cons:

steps upto front door were steep and no obvious alternative.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
7
Nice hotel but quite expensive for such a small room
Pros:

was ok

Cons:

small

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
M
michelle couple gb
10
The hotel and staff are , the room was spacious, clean with a huge bed.The hotel itself is stunning with period features
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with lovely gardens opposite the beach

Cons:

Didn’t have a sea view

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
T
tom couple ie
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Location great , but the staff were amazingly friendly & genuinely so .Check in , check out & bar staff . They were all great 👍
Thank you guys

Cons:

Felt car could be more secure

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
I
Ian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent staff, reception and breakfast welcome and attentive.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
W
wendy solo_traveller au
9
Pleasant stay, good service
Pros:

The staff, very helpful, friendly, it had all I required, soft white towels, nice walk to the local attractions

Cons:

The noisy fan in bath room , I know why there was ear plugs , my room no view, would like to suggest paint the wall will a picture.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
T
Tim solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller ie
9
A definite return
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and breakfast was delicious

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey solo_traveller gb
9
Fabulous “old style” hotel. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Large room, large comfortable bed.

Cons:

Needs a better shelf for toiletries in the Bathroom.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
7
Beautiful, characterful hotel with some lovely public spaces and decent rooms, but...
Pros:

The Queen’s Hotel is a lovely old building with a lot of character. The foyer is stunning, and the bar and restaurant areas are equally impressive, with a real sense of history and grandeur.

Our room was a good size and the bathroom looked fairly new, which was a pleasant surprise. The bed was slightly soft for my liking, but that is very subjective and others may find it perfectly comfortable.

Cons:

The lift must be one of the slowest in the country, so patience is required.

The main issue was the heat. The room was far too hot, and the radiators in the hallway appeared to be on full blast all day and night. It was so stifling that staff had opened the hallway windows just to make the area bearable. Even with our bedroom window wide open, the room remained uncomfortable.

The hotel clearly knows this is an issue, as there were two fans provided in the wardrobe, but that feels more like a workaround than a solution. Thermostatic radiator valves or some form of better heating control would make a huge difference.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
K
Kiyoe extended_group jp
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Staff was friendly, polite, had appropriate answers to questions and requests. Beautiful historical building, there is space to sit, read and chat outside rooms. Nice and gentle back ground music. Walkable distance to Gunwharf Quay and extra discount with the stay was a surprising bonus. Discount on HMS Victory ticket was also good.

Cons:

A part of shower was broken. Shower itself was working okay but it was shame to see a broken part in a not cheap hotel.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was very comfortable, it did have a balcony. The view was towards the sea. I liked the walk in shower it was roomy with good water pressure.

Cons:

Small negative, the step in the bathroom needed to be more obvious. Even if it detracted from the look of the bathroom.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
W
Winston couple us
8
Pros:

Good location to nearby attractions and the water. Great afternoon tea and pastries. Restaurant was quite good.

Cons:

Being a historic building the bathrooms are on the small side.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee