Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
About this property
Located just minutes from Southsea seafront and the center of Portsmouth, Florence House is Portsmouth’s original boutique hotel, offering free WiFi and parking. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, reservation is required. All bedrooms and bathrooms are individually designed, offering stylish and comfortable furnishings. Each room features a LCD TV, and vegan friendly toiletries. The Florence House Hotel offers varied dining options including The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant open for lunch and dinner and The Garden for indoor and outdoor dining. It is housed within a lovingly restored Edwardian house that has retained many original features. Florence House Hotel is the first hotel in The Mercer Collection group of boutique properties. The historic Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior warships are less than a 10-minute drive away, along with the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Center and Portsmouth Harbor Railway Station are also less than 10 minutes away by car.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
Canada“The amazing staff and the service they provided is what I took this hotel to top level. They were all so friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home.” - Christine
United States“The hotel was so lovely. Everything I would have thought a small seaside hotel in England would be. The staff was so helpful and welcoming. The room was tastefully decorated and spacious. My husband and I had an afternoon drink and appetizer...” 
Raymond United States“Breakfast was great! The rooms were newly renovated, very tastefully appointed. There was a bit of road noise, but not excessive. We were able to walk to most places we wanted to see. Uber took us when we needed to go further afield.”- Sandra
United Kingdom“Lovely room with very comfortable bed. Great shower. Amazing breakfast. Very friendly, helpful staff. Loved Florence pub too.” - Theswisswriter
Switzerland“great location restaurant in hotel, and pub just a few meters away close to the sea ideal to visit around” - Solveig United States“This place is so cute, clean and comfortable. My room and bath are small but more than adequate with nice extras like good towels and plenty of coffee. Staff is very nice. If you walk just a little there’s a great neighborhood with lots of shops...”
- Pablo United States“everything , the wonderful room and modern bathroom and off street parking (for a fee). Great breakfast.”
- Frank Canada“central location. very good amenities excellent breakfast. also note that if you are Canadian military active or retired you get into dock and ship exhibits for free. that saved us 44 pounds”
Patricia United States“Our room had 2 twin beds and the size of the room was great. Pretty decor, beds were comfortable and was very quiet given we were on the ground floor. . Good location for walk along the harbor. Restaurant was lovely and easy to get to. Food...”- Tina United Kingdom“realy friendly and helpful, when we arrived we told the receptionist that we were going to a awards evening and they got the appropiate taxi to take us there and bring us back. lovely comfortable bed and lovely clean room.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Garden Southsea (Indoor & Outdoor Dining)
- CuisineAmerican • British • Italian • Pizza • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Breakfast
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
The property offers either free street parking or paid premium private parking (limited) - please pre book with the property after reservation.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
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 cancelation terms are not applicable to any bookings of 3 or more rooms.
There is an extra fee of GBP 15 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 Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
