Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
9.2 (538 reviews)
10 Florence Road , Portsmouth , gb

Paid
Children 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 20 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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 538 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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Emma couple fr
10
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Richard extended_group gb
10
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Raja solo_traveller il
6
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Christiane solo_traveller ch
8
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Stella couple gb
6
Nicely decorated , good location but not boutique
Pros:

The rooms were tastefully decorated

Cons:

Room was very hot

Hoover and bedding from
Cleaner left outside the rooms in hallway should have been put away

Walls very thin

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Antonio couple it
8
Good location and service fot correct price
Pros:

The restaurant and breakfast in the morning the possibility to have a parking place was also a great value.

Cons:

Our room was at street level, and the windows were not soundproof, so there was noise throughout the night and from 6 a.m. onwards.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Naugirdas couple gb
10
Cons:

Не такие комнаты как в описании не соответствует реальности

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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kahren couple gb
10
Gorgeous boutique hotel in quiet area to explore Portsmouth
Pros:

Upgraded to a large and lovely room on arrival in the main building - spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated in a quiet residential road. The bed was huge and very comfy - lovely en suite bathroom. The breakfast was as good as other travellers had said ! Check in staff helped us with parking and local knowledge. We would highly recommend to stay here as an independant hotel.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Chenola couple gb
10
Excellentl will be returning
Pros:

Stunning, classy, fresh professional staff

Cons:

Na

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
9
Very nice stay there, would come back.
Pros:

Breakfast option were great, and ideal location. Room was large and clean.

Cons:

Needed a plug socket near the dressing table for my wife to use mirror while using hair dryer and straighteners.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Dominik couple ch
4
Aus meiner Sicht Abzocke, weil SailGP war. Dieses Zimmer ist nie £330 für 1 Nacht Wert.
Pros:

Das Haus war eigenlich schön.
Die Lage und das Restaurant war auch schön.
Aber...

Cons:

Wir hatten das Zimmer 5 im Dachgeschoss. Einseitig Schräg, grüne dunkle Wände, Fenster ohne Aussicht, foliert. In der einen Hälfte des Zimmer kann, man nicht gerade stehen, Dachschräge! Bad, nur Badewanne (keine Dusche) 2 Dachfenster, foliert, beide ohne Aussicht zu hoch. Auch hier Dachschräge, in der Wanne kann Mann nicht stehen.

Leider sieht man beim Buchen nicht welches Zimmer man bekommt.
Es hat keine Klimaanlage, nur ein Lüfter. Siehe Fotos. Dieser wurde nie gereinigt.
Das Frühstück war sehr bescheiden siehe Bilder.
Abendessen konnten wir nicht, weil es ausgebucht war.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
10
We will definitely be back
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, lovely large bedroom. Excellent breakfast.
Staff outstanding.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kijewski solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Położenie praktycznie nad morzem. Po drodze na plażę piękne kamienne ogrody.

Cons:

Brak klimatyzacji.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Lovely and clean

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Pros:

Staff food

Cons:

Position. Very limited parking

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
10
Would recommend
Pros:

Clean, tidy, staff very polite and helpful

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jeff couple gb
7
Ok for a 1 night stopover
Pros:

We only stayed for one night and although the hotel gives you a parking permit, it’s a real pain driving the local streets trying to find a space!

Cons:

The to kept losing signal. The carpet was filthy, it needed a good clean!

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Uneiza couple gb
6
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Jes couple dk
9
Dejligt hotel for ferie og afslapning
Pros:

Hyggeligt.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Meri couple nl
10
Was heel goed
Pros:

Personeel was heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Lekkere kamer.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee