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 Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel

The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3FD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 5366 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
5,366 reviews

The hotel was well located relative to both the train station for our arrival/departure and the Historic Dockyards, which were the reason for our visit to Portmouth. The breakfast provided was a wonderful way to start the day. The location next to the outlet shopping district and the associated restaurants (many of which gave a discount for saying at the hotel) was a bonus.

Sandra Australia

very accessible, friendly staff , good breakfast selection

Adele United Kingdom

Location was absolutely perfect. The room had a wonderful view and was well appointed. The team members were most helpful in all of our needs.

Jeffrey United States of America

The breakfast was excellent it has fulfill my needs with the variety of food I could choose from

Mydell Curaçao

location, kind staff who allowed us early checkin so we could go visit historical dockyard. plentiful and good breakfast too.

James United States of America

Comfortable and well-equipped room. Staff professional and knowledgeable. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely return. Excellent offers available with local restaurants and shops. Internal works taking place so a little disruptive.

Alison United Kingdom

I injured my feet shortly before my trip so had to arrive on crutches - called ahead & an accessible room & parking arranged without fuss On arrival the room was perfectly located to minimise walking on my injuries, staff bringing drinks / card machine to table without prompting, & breakfasts selected from the buffet & brought to me each of the 3 mornings Rooms clean & functional with great housekeeping Thank you Charlee, Henry, Maria & Anna especially for your attentive service (given to everyone not just myself) When my injuries I’ll be back for sure for more socialising & shopping, I travel the Uk & world & gotta say this team are an absolute credit to the business & many 4 & 5 * hotel staff could learn from this team Thank you guys

Martin United Kingdom

Location - once at the hotel, the location was nice as it was an easy walk to restaurants and shops. Breakfast - The cooked breakfast was edible, but nothing fancy. I took a tray to my room. Luggage storage after check out - what a wonderful service! Meant I could take local public transport to run errands without having to drag two suitcases around with me. No charge. This alone would make me stay here again!

Jane United States of America

free parking, very clean, very nice staff, very well located for shops, restaurants, historic dockyards.

Alice United Kingdom

staff were excellent , great location , clean and comfortable

Diana United Kingdom
7.8
Good
5,366 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel was well located relative to both the train station for our arrival/departure and the Historic Dockyards, which were the reason for our visit to Portmouth.”
    Sandra Sandra Australia Australia
  • “very accessible, friendly staff , good breakfast selection”
    Adele Adele United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was absolutely perfect. The room had a wonderful view and was well appointed. The team members were most helpful in all of our needs.”
    Jeffrey Jeffrey United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast was excellent it has fulfill my needs with the variety of food I could choose from”
    Mydell Mydell Curaçao Curaçao
  • “location, kind staff who allowed us early checkin so we could go visit historical dockyard. plentiful and good breakfast too.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Comfortable and well-equipped room. Staff professional and knowledgeable. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely return. Excellent offers available with local restaurants and shops.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I injured my feet shortly before my trip so had to arrive on crutches - called ahead & an accessible room & parking arranged without fuss On arrival the room was perfectly located to minimise walking...”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location - once at the hotel, the location was nice as it was an easy walk to restaurants and shops. Breakfast - The cooked breakfast was edible, but nothing fancy. I took a tray to my room.”
    Jane Jane United States of America United States of America
  • “free parking, very clean, very nice staff, very well located for shops, restaurants, historic dockyards.”
    Alice Alice United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “staff were excellent , great location , clean and comfortable”
    Diana Diana United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.2

This property is a 13-minute walk from the beach. Superbly located in Portsmouth’s lively waterfront development, Gunwharf Quays, this hotel offers bright, modern rooms with buffet breakfasts. Stores, bars and restaurants are on the hotel doorstep.

Spacious rooms at this Holiday Inn Express all have a TV with pay-per-view movies, tea/coffee and a telephone. All bathrooms are equipped with power showers, while some rooms have views of the docks.

Gunwharf Quays has a vast number of attractions, including designer shops, a cinema, bowling, a casino and a comedy club. Downtown shopping is half a mile away.

Portsmouth's historic Dockyard and the waterfront, filled with traditional pubs and restaurants, are both a 10-minute walk away. The nearest train station is a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

The breakfast area is located in the relaxing lounge and a continental breakfast is available each morning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 8, 2010
 Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Express

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Closest beaches

  • Southsea Common Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    3,900 feet from property

  • Eastney Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.7 miles from property

Guest reviews

7.8
Good · 5,366 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.7
    Breakfast
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.5
    Shopping area
  • Free WiFi8.2

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  • Sandra
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The hotel was well located relative to both the train station for our arrival/departure and the Historic Dockyards, which were the reason for our visit to Portmouth. The breakfast provided was a wonderful way to start the day. The location next to...”
  • Adele
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “very accessible, friendly staff , good breakfast selection”
  • Jeffrey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was absolutely perfect. The room had a wonderful view and was well appointed. The team members were most helpful in all of our needs.”
  • Mydell
    CuraçaoCuraçao
    “The breakfast was excellent it has fulfill my needs with the variety of food I could choose from”
  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location, kind staff who allowed us early checkin so we could go visit historical dockyard. plentiful and good breakfast too.”
  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Comfortable and well-equipped room. Staff professional and knowledgeable. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely return. Excellent offers available with local restaurants and shops. Internal works taking place so a little disruptive.”
  • Martin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I injured my feet shortly before my trip so had to arrive on crutches - called ahead & an accessible room & parking arranged without fuss On arrival the room was perfectly located to minimise walking on my injuries, staff bringing drinks / card...”
  • Jane
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location - once at the hotel, the location was nice as it was an easy walk to restaurants and shops. Breakfast - The cooked breakfast was edible, but nothing fancy. I took a tray to my room. Luggage storage after check out - what a wonderful...”
  • Alice
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “free parking, very clean, very nice staff, very well located for shops, restaurants, historic dockyards.”
  • Diana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “staff were excellent , great location , clean and comfortable”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is parking free? Also I was wondering if early check in is available? E.g. 12pm?
    Parking is free for the first 24 hours and the £2 a day after the 24 hours. We can't guarantee you an early check-in however you are more than welcome to try check-in at reception. Kind regards, Kyle
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on January 5, 2020
  • Hello,are your rooms available to everyone now lockdown from covid has eased?
    Yes you are more than welcome to stay
    Answered on July 6, 2020
  • Is breakfast free
    yes
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on October 12, 2019
  • do you offer a deal with 1 night's B&B + a week's parking?
    Good Evening Breakfast is free when you stay at the holiday inn express and we dont have a own car parking we use the shopping centre car park which is underneath us. It is free for the first 24 hours and then £2 every 24 hours after. Kind Regards Amy
    Answered on January 11, 2020
  • What view do you get from this room?
    Morning We offer views overlooking Gunwharf Quays or overlooking the car park. We can take requests for certain, however, this isn't guaranteed, as we normally would work a first come first-served basis. Regards Pete
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on March 8, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Gunwharf Quays
    0.1 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    0.1 miles
  • HMS Warrior
    0.3 miles
  • The University Library, University of Portsmouth
    0.3 miles
  • Portsmouth Cathedral
    0.3 miles
  • International College Portsmouth
    0.4 miles
  • National Museum of the Royal Navy
    0.4 miles
  • HMS Victory
    0.5 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum
    0.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Frankies and Bennies
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Port Solent
    3.3 miles
  • Chichester Harbor
    8.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Southsea Common Beach
    3,900 feet
  • Eastney Beach
    1.7 miles
  • Stokes Bay Beach
    1.9 miles
  • Browndown Point Beach
    3 miles
  • Sword Sands Beach
    3.4 miles
Public transit
  • Train Portsmouth Harbour
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Southampton Airport
    15.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Airport
    32.2 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    47.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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Sustainability initiatives
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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

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

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The fine print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays in advance.

Pets are not allowed, but guide dogs are accepted.

Undercover private parking is available at the main Gunwharf Quays Car Park.

Up to 2 children under the age of 18 stay free when sharing a room with up to 2 adults if suitable accommodations is available.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Portsmouth.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel by:

    • Car 25min

  • Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.