The Queens Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2929 reviews)
Clarence Parade, Southsea , Portsmouth , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

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 2929 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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Michael couple gb
10
Pros:

Hotel is in an excellent location, close to the sea and handy for the D Day Museum and for the Historic Docks.
Local bus services were immediately close to the Hotel.

Cons:

TV restricted movement around the room.
Toilet roll holder was in the wrong place, you could not reach it when on the toilet!
There was no toilet brush available.
There is no facility to charge Electric Razors. I had to go into the Town to buy an adapter.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Oliver couple gb
8
Lovely seaside hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel, excellent staff, free parking, nice bar

Cons:

Bath was not fully cleaned - several hairs present

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Estelle couple gb
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Thomas family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Enjoyed breakfast

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple fr
10
Un rêve anglais
Pros:

Un emplacement idéal face à la mer, une décoration délicieusement désuète, un personnel attentif... La quintessence de l'Angleterre

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything I could ask for after a tuff day

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Bettina solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel direkt am Meer

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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zerar solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

The location and layout of the hotel was great, the staff were helpful and friendly

Cons:

My room, a single room that I payed over £80.00 for for one night, had a toilet and shower IN THE ROOM, no seperate bathroom, just a fake wall in the room blocking the view of the toilet, but was in the same room, like in a prison.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Elinor couple gb
10
Lovely stay in nice location
Pros:

Stunning hotel and our room had a beautiful sea view that was very romantic. Staff were friendly and room was pretty and spotlessly clean. There was a wedding at the hotel while we were staying, but the soundproofing in our room was excellent, and we weren't disturbed at all by any noise.

Cons:

Nothing, this is a fab place to stay!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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karen couple gb
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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E solo_traveller gb
2
Wry unpleasant
Pros:

Liked location and previous stays.



Did not like

I stayed in 240 a double room at the back of the hotel in ear shot of the kitchen, which was very noisy at 6am! the room had no curtains so I was woken at dawn, there was an unpleasant smell in the room but worse in the bathroom . The pillow could not be called pillows more hard lumps of mass in a pillow case. I have not paid over £100 for a worst sleep since I was staying the same room with my toddlers.

Very disappointed
I did not mention this at check out because the girl on reception was so nice it felt unkind to blame her for the horrendous experience.

Cons:

All of the above

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Clive solo_traveller fr
8
Court et agréable.
Cons:

Nous sommes arrivés vers 18h30 et la réception ne nous a pas informé que le restaurant ne servait plus de repas après 20h30. Nous avons donc été obligé de nous rabattre sur le snack du bar.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Meryl couple gb
8
Lovely venue for the wedding
Pros:

Staff very helpful.
Food was good and we enjoyed the location.

Cons:

In our room there wasn't a plug near a mirror so it was difficult to do my hair for the wedding we had come for.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
8
Great venue for a family wedding, caveat excepted.
Pros:

Common areas very grand.
Bedroom very comfortable and had a great seaside view.

Cons:

Poor breakfast offerings for vegans, so breakfasted elsewhere.
We were here for a wedding reception in the hotel and other members of my family, including my elderly mother (grandmother of the groom) who had booked a single room, had tiny, cramped rooms with no proper windows which was very disappointing for them, especially as in both cases they rarely stay in hotels.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple gb
9
Wonderful stay for an amazing celebration!
Pros:

Lovely breakfast with accommodating and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel and location. Our room was great with an amazing sea view and giant porthole shaped window.

Cons:

We were part of a wedding party. Rooms were lovely for those who booked a room with a view but for those with a single room (ie the grooms grandma and nan) the rooms were unexpectedly rather cell like (one with a wall outside the window the other with high up frosted windows). This made the rooms not enjoyable for them to stay in apart from sleeping. It would be good to be made aware of this when booking.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
10
See above
Pros:

A wonderful hotel with welcoming and friendly staff throughout.
The room was spacious and comfortable, with amazing views across the Solent.
The restaurant was set in a lovely area with comfort and space within. The food was delicious and presented so well. I recommend the Contemporary Apple dessert..an amazing Pastry Chef.
We enjoyed our stay at The Queens Hotel and would definitely recommend it 🙂

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Professional service. Friendly staff .

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
9
Perfect location for my needs.
Pros:

Beautiful single room with circular window and lovely view over Southsea Common towards Clarence Pier. Great for watching all the ferries coming and going. I did not have breakfast as I considered an additional £18 too expensive.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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BEATRICE MARJORIE solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee