The Queens Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2868 reviews)
Clarence Parade, Southsea , Portsmouth , gb

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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
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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 2868 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
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Roland • extended_group • se
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
9
One of the best hotels we have stayed in.
Pros:

Excellent customer service from all staff that we met. Great location and parking makes a real difference

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • fr
8
Great hotel with good restaurant and helpful staff
Pros:

Staff were very helpful. Restaurant and bar were good. Ease of parking. Location and views.

Cons:

Bedrooms were not air conditioned and the weather was very hot!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
10
Great stay polite and friendly staff
Pros:

Great property amazing building very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Comfy and clean.

Cons:

Wedding party at hotel made getting to sleep difficult due to loud music. Was informed at check-in that room had been upgraded to mitigate disruption, but noise was too excessive for a comfortable sleep.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • family_with_children • gb
9
Very comfortable stay, great staff.
Pros:

I booked last minute with my wife and daughter. We had the family room which was very spacious indeed.
Probably would say we all had one of the best nights sleep for a long time, very comfortable beds and not at all noisy, despite having the windows open all night due to the heat.
Staff all wonderful and breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Only small negative was our 7 year old daughter burnt her arm on the heated towel rail. It was nothing serious, she was fine, but a caution sign next to it might be worth having in place.
Otherwise, no complaints.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Chitra • couple • gb
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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bra68 • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Best Hotel in the area.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Localização muito boa. Pequeno almoço espetacular.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
10
Very good.
Pros:

Overnight stop to catch the early morning continental ferry .

Cons:

Everything we were expecting was perfect.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Beautiful building and great location

Cons:

The room wasn’t the cleanest, the towels provided on the second day didn’t smell great and the bars are pricey

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic overnight stay
Pros:

I was initially disappointed in the room, but it was fully equipped, great shower, big Tv and really comfort bed. The Staff at reception, in the bar and the Breakfast team were fantastic, very friendly and a credit to the hotel. Great parking outside. will definitely stay again when I travel through Portsmouth for the ferry to Guernsey.

Cons:

No view from my single room.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The hotel was nice and clean. Our room had a tremendous view out over Southsea Common and beyond. Breakfast was very nice and we did eat there one evening, when the food was good.

Cons:

The steps up to the hotel were steep but there was another entrance from the road at the side of the hotel, where we managed to get my husband's mobility scooter in and out but it was still a bit difficult.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
9
Will definitely return.
Pros:

A lovely building with great character

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • extended_group • us
9
Located near the occean this is an older hotel that has been modernized.
Pros:

room was large, bathroom was modernized, beds were comfortable, very clean faciities, breakfast was ample and delicious.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicolette • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De locatie, het prachtige gebouw, zowel van buiten als van binnen, zo stijlvol!

Cons:

Een heel klein raampje dat nergens op uitkeek, klein bed.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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karen • couple • gb
9
Great place & tidy room
Pros:

On the seafront, walking distance to shopping /restaurant areas

Cons:

Building work in corridor of our floor level.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Becky • couple • gb
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Becky • couple • gb
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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PHILIP • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Impressive hotel and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing, pleasant stay

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee