Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
9.2 (520 reviews)
10 Florence Road , Portsmouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 520 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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Sandra solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Great food and perfect location

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
D
Darren couple gb
9
An almost perfect stay.
Pros:

Very clean and well located for the Kola venue which was the purpose of our visit.

Cons:

Having really enjoyed a selection of starters before heading out in the evening we found the included buffet breakfast somewhat disappointing (especially the odd tasting scrambled egg). In future I would forgo the breakfast and have something from their lovely looking brunch menu if time permits.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
9
Modern flair
Pros:

The cleanliness, modern feel and style.

Cons:

Location

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Ina couple de
7
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and the hotel met all our expectations.

Cons:

All good

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Davis solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff were very helpful. The hotel was ideally located to explore Portsmouth

Cons:

The only negative was no shower in the ensuite but we knew about this in advanve so it wasn"t really a problem

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
8
Slightly quirky but comfortable hotel with helpful staff
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

We arrived at about 2220 having come across from Caen on the ferry and wanted to sit down with a cold drink and chill before going to bed. The bar shuts at 2230 so we managed one quick drink but as I suspect a lot of people also stop a night having arrived on the ferry, a closure time of 2300 would be appreciated.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
T
Tony solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Locatio

Cons:

Too much thankyou so much and amazing .

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Loredana couple gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Ingrid couple fr
10
Pros:

Emplacement, petit déjeuner au top, facilité de stationnement, personnel adorable.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
7
We did not want to be located in extension on 3rd floor
Pros:

Room clean and very nice except cups too small

Cons:

We are older people and we were put on top floor of the extension. We should have been asked/told.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
6
Mattress and pillows were very uncomfortable and need replaced (room 4) Beautifully decorated
Pros:

Beautiful decor. Central location

Cons:

Really uncomfortable bed and lumpy pillows. Room poorly laid out. No mirror above dressing table. The mirror was opposite the bed. No mini fridge. Plumbing not great (smelly drains). Breakfast was £17pp extra. Room cost was already expensive.
Paid parking expensive. Spaces too small. Tried to charge us twice for parking.
We weren’t asked how our stay was on checkout.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Barbara family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jackie solo_traveller us
9
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Nice big room, friendly staff, breakfast was great!

Cons:

Was a little hard to figure out where the reception office was, but after asking, they pointed us in the right direction.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Chloë couple gb
9
Really good
Pros:

Excellent location, really short walk to the beach and to bars / restaurants in Southsea.

Rooms comfortable. Breakfast was good. Staff were all excellent and very helpful throughout.

Cons:

On street parking which was a bit limited and on narrow streets so if you have a larger car it may be worth paying for the gated parking.

Rooms aren’t particularly sound proof - we could hear the TV and snoring from the next room!

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very local and very nice - warm welcome

2026-03-13 via Nuitee