Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (6754 reviews)
Eastern Road , Portsmouth , gb
+443719021580

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location for travel
Cons:
Food quality was inconsistent
Some noise disturbances reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Reviews indicated that the rooms were clean and tidy.
Service
8.18
Multiple reviews praised the staff for being helpful and friendly.
Location
8.72
Guests appreciated the location for its convenience, especially for ferry access.
Room Quality
8.17
Reviews highlighted large and well-appointed rooms.
Amenities
7.7
Basic amenities were satisfying with free WiFi and breakfast.
Value for Money
8.16
Overall, guests found it a good value relative to their stay.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Mixed reviews on food quality; some found it disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.18
Guests reported a good experience overall, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-21 03:22

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Amenities

Located just off the A27, our Holiday Inn Express hotel provides easy access to Portsmouth, the M27, and the A3(M). Only 4 miles from Portsmouth Port, our property offers convenience and comfort.

Comfortable Rooms and Inclusive Dining

Each room is equipped with wall-mounted TVs, bedside USB ports, and a movable laptop table. Guests can unwind with complimentary tea and coffee facilities and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Start your day with an inclusive buffet breakfast in the modern lounge, and enjoy all-day dining at the Express Cafe & Bar.

Nearby Attractions and Easy Airport Access

Explore attractions like the Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory, both just a few miles away. The National Museum of the Royal Navy is also within reach. With Southampton Airport only 19.1 miles away, your travels are made effortless.

Book your stay at our Holiday Inn Express for a seamless blend of convenience and relaxation.

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process. Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin. Please note that cash payments are not allowed. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability. Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 6754 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Payne • family_with_children • gb
7
Absolutely did the job + after a long day of travel
Pros:

Good

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
9
Pros:

very good breakfast except no fried egg only scrambled.

Cons:

as above

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Linsey • extended_group • gb
8
Ok for an overnight stay, wouldn’t want to stay any longer
Pros:

Good location for the ferry terminal

Cons:

Dinner was average at best, food was cold and poor quality

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • gb
10
Another fab stay at the Holiday Inn express
Pros:

Ana at check in was very friendly. All staff were helpful

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Nisal • solo_traveller • lk
10
Everything from the start to finish was perfect 🤩 👌❤️
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing to dislike during my stay

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Quality hotel near Portsmouth ferry port.
Pros:

Spacious room, comfortable beds, spotlessly clean and quality toiletries. There was plenty of choice for breakfast and all staff friendly and professional. The extra bonus for us was that it was only 15 - 20 minutes from the ferry port.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jurate • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Baby Kazadi • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The price and the check out arrangement Also the breakfast

Cons:

The parking facilities

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Terran • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Praktisch nahe der Autobahn gelegen und von dort auch schnell in der Stadt. Bequemes Bett und sauberes Zimmer mit Klimaanlage, was Beinfreiheit Hitzewelle super war

Cons:

Das Frühstück ist sehr Basic und schmeckt nicht besonders, aber erfüllt seinen Zweck. Parkplatz kostet leider extra (ca. 8 Pfund pro Tag)

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Taqiuddin • couple • gb
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Giannina Antonella • couple • es
10
Pros:

Great place to stay; room is spacious and clean. It has AC good option for during the summer. They allow us for late check out after a wedding party. Thank you for a lovely stay.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Wright • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great staff, first class room, very comfortable bed and restaurant food just excellent.
Pros:

All good, Libbi on reception, is a very helpful lady, an asset to the hotel

Cons:

All good

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Alain Le MOUELLIC • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Emplacement idéal a proximité du ferry , grand parking , chambre très grande avec une excellente literie

Cons:

Parking payant , pdj de qualité très moyenne , pas d'ascenseur (si vous avez des bagages lourds)

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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WILLIAM • couple • gb
8
Cons:

A bit disappointed with evening meal choices.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
6
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Lake • couple • fr
9
Perfect for early morning ferry
Pros:

Very clean and very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee