Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
9.2 (495 reviews)
10 Florence Road , Portsmouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small parking spaces
Limited breakfast choice
Noise from other rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Some mentions of cleanliness issues such as mould spots and threadbare towels.
Service
9.99
Staff were noted as friendly and helpful, providing good service.
Location
9.55
Great location mentioned multiple times, ideal for beach and shopping.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were spacious and comfortable; however, some were described as impersonal.
Amenities
8.53
The amenities were standard with some issues like small parking and lacking breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.49
Value perceived as good by some guests but noted high parking costs.
Food and Beverage
9.54
Excellent breakfast mentioned with a good range but some concerns noted about choices over multiple days.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall positive feedback with many guests stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 21:13

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Rooms
Somerset House Hotel offers individually designed rooms with stylish furnishings, LCD TVs, and vegan-friendly toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Dining Experience
Enjoy a full a la carte breakfast each morning and dine at the hotel's two full-service restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating. Indulge in a variety of vegetarian and vegan options cooked in a woodfire grill and pizza oven.

Convenient Location
Located just 450 yards from Southsea Beach, Somerset House Hotel is near popular attractions like the historic warships Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior. With easy access to Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre and Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station, your stay promises both relaxation and exploration.

Book your stay at Somerset House Hotel for a blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

The property offers either free street parking or paid premium private parking (limited) - please pre book with the property after reservation.

Check in is directly opposite the property.

Please note the property does not have an elevator to upper floors.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 - 10:00 during the week or 08:00 - 10:00 at weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that all rooms are individually decorated. If you wish to request a particular style of room, please contact the property after booking.

Flexible cancellation terms are not applicable to any bookings of 3 or more rooms.

There is an extra fee of GBP 15 per dog, paid in advance. Please inform the property before arrival if you wish to travel with pets.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.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 495 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 9.54
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Jillian couple au
6
Pros:

The breakfast was good and the size of the room was great. Furniture added to the room is lovely, decorated as pictured.

Cons:

The parking, even though we paid for gated parking which was supplied trying to drag luggage to the room was a nuisance (on the day we checked in the guy on reception did help, however that may not always be the case.) Dragging luggage upstairs, again too much when travelling internationally. If there is a warning for this I missed it.
Towels and linen on beds are extremely dated and poor quality.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
9
Lovely break in Portsmouth
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious and freshly cooked. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and a good size. We managed to park right outside in the street. Comfortable bed and nice chairs in the room. Buses to town very convenient.

Cons:

On arrival from the outside it didn’t look great and we had to cross the road in rain for breakfast as we were in the rooms were on other side of the road.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple au
2
It was a Terrace House. Not a 'Hotel. It was Cold, Miserable and an awful breakfast.
Pros:

Very little

Cons:

The description. Somerset House Hotel is NOT a hotel! It is at best a bed and breakfast. It was cramped, cold and was just a converted terrace house. The stove didn't work in the kitchen so all we got at breakfast was a pathetic, very small bowl of cereals, with a pot of coffee that had only been shown a coffee bean. The car parking I booked was useless and I had to park on the street, This was despite contacting the 'hotel' and making sure secure parking was available as my car was an expensive sports car that I did not want damaged.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lady Deborah couple gb
10
Perfect place for the beach and walks the hotel was in a great location and the staff were amazing
Pros:

This hotel had everything we needed and in a great location

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Our room was lovely and spacious, and the reception lady was very welcoming and hard working

2025-12-17 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
8
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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Cathy couple gb
10
Can highly recommend, and will definitely be back.
Pros:

Great location! Breakfast was fabulous!

Cons:

Parking was available but very small spaces! Struggled to fit my car in!

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
One night stay to meet up with friends and attend a concert in the Wedgwood Rooms
Pros:

Lovely large room - although on the ground floor facing a residential road it was very quiet. The bed was comfortable and the room at a good temperature. The breakfast was fantastic and the waiting staff couldn’t have done more to help.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Mark couple es
9
Overall A Good Stay.
Pros:

Great stop off hotel when disembarking from our ferry from Spain. We enjoyed our deluxe room (Room 6 in Somerset House) which was nicely decorated and clean. Breakfast was great quality and nice to be able to have our dog with us in the dining room. Staff we encountered were lovely.
We would stay again.

Cons:

The bathroom tiles in the shower need a good deep clean - some signs of mould spots, especially around the window and on the ceiling.
The bathroom towels were a little threadbare.
On arrival the secure parking gate didn't shut and had to be closed manually by the staff. We were told it was broken but was being repaired. The gate was open again early the following morning. I've no objection to paying for secure parking, but this wasn't secure parking.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
9
Excellent hotel in a great location, perfect for what we wanted.
Pros:

We were upgraded to the sister hotel, Florence. The room was lovely, very spacious with a great shower and a comfy bed.

Cons:

Our only disappointment was that the room was very hot overnight - this is a common problem with hotels, especially older buildings.

2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Lynette Jennifer couple au
9
2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children gb
9
Cons:

Breakfast not much choice if you stay for a few night did not enjoy every day cooked breakfast

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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gary stickland couple gb
8
Comfortable stay in Southsea hotel
Pros:

Large room that was well decorated and clean. Comfortable bed and generous bathroom.

Cons:

The room was a little impersonal. Ould have done with a few homely touches.

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Laureen couple ca
9
Great stay. Very large room. Would recommend.
Cons:

Noise from other rooms

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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Keith Robert family_with_children gb
8
Hotel in good position for all Portsmouth and Southsea has to offer.
Pros:

Good breakfast and nice room.

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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Christine couple us
8
Pros:

Tucked in close to seaside

Cons:

Breakfast not included. Small room (no place for suitcases. Shower was Luke warm.

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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SC family_with_children it
7
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
10
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
10
Ideal hotel for a visit to Portsmouth and Southsea
Pros:

We came to see the silhouettes at Fort Nelson and chose this hotel for its location in Southsea as it was close to the beach and shopping at Gunwharf Quays. Hotel was beautifully decorated, very quiet location and we had an excellent breakfast! Staff were fantastic

2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
8
A really great find, perfect location, would stay again on the lower floors with our dog
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent, lots of choice on the menu, the room was nicely presented

Cons:

The bed was quite soft

2025-10-24 via Nuitee