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Reviews of Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2TA, United Kingdom

#21 of 26 hotels in Portsmouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4139 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long check in and system crashed

    Great use of facilities, nice area for kids to play, great location, extra sofa bed for my child

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    very good and friendly staff, no complaints at end of the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    staff were helpfull and cared for my family as we only booked 1 room for family of 5, but hotel gave us additional adjoining room for free... unbelieveable .. much appreciated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Memorable for the wrong reasons
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nightmare check in due to typing error thought at one stage I was going to be turned away even though I had paid in full 3 months earlier and had all my confirmation emails.very disappointed with my check in was very tired after travelling 400 miles to the hotel.Felt like a criminal at reception in front of other people checking in .I had to stand and wait good half hour to check in !nearly left in disgust 😪

    Breakfast standard holiday inn so pleased and good choice of food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful staff,hot good quality Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, bright and clean room and nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe the decoration in the room could be improved a little

    The location was great, the room bright and clean and the breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately we could not get subtitles on the TV

    The room was good, we were on a high floor and had a good view. The facilities included a swimming pool which was great. The breakfast was good and was discounted if you paid the night before, they were also very helpful regarding avoiding allergens.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Good but could be better
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could of been bigger. Staff not always available. Pillows could be better. Waited long time to get service at breakfast sometimes as wasn't buffet when visited.

    Location near beach and university where visiting.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    It was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar could be a little better

    Lovely welcome. Room was really comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, relaxing short break for us. Will be back there in the near future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could not see how to order room service.

    Spacious room. Comfy bed. Lovely bathroom. Just a great relaxing experience for us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Family and budget friendly. Attentive staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken skirting boards in one of my rooms and that’s not safe nor is it appropriate for family rooms where young children can easily get injured. Sofa beds aren’t comfortable but in fairness the actual beds are very comfortable. Closing time for the pool is listed as 8pm but we were told we had to be out no later than 7:45pm. Maybe they should reflect this on the information they provide. The hot tub wasn’t working and that was such a shame.

    I liked how there’s a pool which is great for family breaks. Food was great and staff were all very friendly and professional. From staff at reception, housekeeping to restaurant staff, they were all 10/10. The bedrooms were clean. Location is great. No parking issues. The food (breakfast) was really good and staff made sure to top up regularly. Great choice even for fussy eaters. Hot food was served at the right temperatures. Decorations are quite nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Adequate convenient accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The price for breakfast too expensive, so we crossed the road to Clarence pier & had it for half the cost of the hotel. The reception staff were a bit standoffish except for Stephen! He was always trying to help, even opening the bar for a group of customers who had just come off shift & wanted a drink to relax.

    We liked the location it was close to the bus stop so made the trip to/from the rail station easy. The price for parking was good too even though we were on the road. We enjoyed the swimming pool. Bar prices were reasonable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent value for money, I attended events at Goodwood regularly and will probably stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking. Bathroom quite small. Most of the drinks on tap at the bar were unavailable. The evening meal was average, breakfast good though.

    Sea view and location great, facilities looked excellent even though we didn’t get chance to use them. Comfy beds. Super helpful excellent staff. Drinks and snacks in the room were a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, looked new

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Well located hotel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Friendly helpful staff my grandson loves the pool. Good breakfast choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small bathroom

    Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice convenient hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee stains on the carpet in the room, paid for parking in hotel and could not get a space, coffee at breakfast had a weird bitter taste.

    Staff friendly, close to all amenities, good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Hotel was nice, food lovely, just the Jacuzzi wasn’t working, and that’s what I booked for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointed The hot tub, Jacuzzi wasn’t working, specifically booked this hotel for that reason, and booked for a sea view, but didn’t get that

    Breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Green
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above the room was a little tired.

    The staff were super accommodating, however having paid extra for a better room, I was a little disappointed with our rooom which was a little tired.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bed was very hard, which caused us to struggle to get comfortable to sleep. We also felt that the Restaurant staff were under pressure to cope on occasion, which overlooked one member of our party did not receive their drink order until reminded and our second evening resulted in a wrong item delivered to table - feel it needed one more member of staff.

    Reception staff extremely professional and friendly. Also helpful in recommending places to visit. Thank you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Stay short for relaxing and enjoy the sun and rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is ideal for to do sight seen just 10 min walk to gun wharf quays harbour and 10 min walk to sea front.

    The hotel was excellent with all amenities enjoyed steam and sauna and swimming pool with good service from all staff. Hotel is clean and hygiene is excellent 👌

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel and area for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Menu in hotel restaurant-for half board no good selection,limited. Door to room-is not possible to keep it open,problem with wheelchair. Smoking area-roof is missing,no cover agains rain...

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable but I wish I could have enjoyed breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointed with the full English breakfast where food was just warm. Not enjoyable

    Good room. Bar area where brunch and lunch is served.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Ideal for a stopover. Room comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool area was lacking. Really cold to sit by the pool Jacuzzi wasn’t working but we were informed

    Beds were comfortable Bathroom clean Breakfast good

    Stayed in April 2024

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