Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Gunwharf Quays

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Fitness facility
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2TA
  • Place, University of Portsmouth
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarence Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(79 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View (Minifridge)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View (Minifridge)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Portsmouth

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Portsmouth hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Clarence Pier and Southsea Hoverport. University of Portsmouth and Square Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Clarence Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 19 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokyo Table - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Cup - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Florio’s D’italia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clarence Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hole In The Wall - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4-star spa hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 9 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4919 square feet (457 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 166 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4919 sq ft of conference space
  • 457 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG offers 166 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Older hotel outside the core downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff especially Muhammad Ali and Stephen Rees on reception !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was difficult and cramped, plus they charged extra for parking. The first meal we had was pizza which was not what we expected, quite greasy, breakfast buffet was good with lots of options. Room was fine, pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff make this hotel what it is. Decent location Pillows were hard and lumpy so didn’t have the best sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room Freindly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Carolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was we were a group so 3 rooms in total, one room was very cold and they were told the heating wasn't on yet and they didn't have any heaters available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
-
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It met our needs for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard rooms are a little small, ok for one night but for longer stays definitely book a premium room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Reception and Restaurant are awful.

The hotel is in a good location and I found it to be spotless. The housekeeping staff were cheerful and friendly. Unfortunately I can't say the same for reception. They were so unwelcoming it made me feel really uncomfortable. They gave my daughter a key to someone else's room. The restaurant was chaotic. We ordered dinner one night. My husband's dinner was nice but my meal failed to arrive despite being asked a couple of times. They did refund the charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice dining options on site but hotel room was very dated with poor lighting. There wasn't any artwork in the room, only 4 screws where something used to hang. The phone has turned yellow with age, very limited lighting with 5watt bulbs and bathroom sink is the same size as on airplanes with absolutely NO room or counter space to put a toiletry bag down. Extremely overpriced hotel for how dated the rooms are. The woman at check-in wasn't very pleasant but the staff after check-in were much more pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel, is good location walkable to wedding venues and outlet shopping! Very good breakfast, the bed could be a bit more comfortable though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maribeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday inn express portsmouth The bed linen was a disaster, dried blood stains on the matress cover. Yes, dried blood stains. The bathroom towels had the same issue. We spoke to the front desk who stated its cleaned outside but the person making the bed should have seen it. Not good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok stay could have been better

Hotel check in was good and staff were friendly and helpful. Corridor to room had a bad smell coming from the toilets. The room was an accessible room with accessible toilet/shower. Very dark and not much natural light. We were disappointed to be put in an accessible room. Breakfast was good and a good choice selection. Overall the stay was ok room was not worth what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

indra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the location of the hotel,the room was standard size and was very small and the manager said all the rooms were the same size which was not true as I saw the room directly across from my room and it was bigger. The staff was very friendly, the food was bland.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Excellent stay!

Awesome service. Kind, helpful staff. Rooms clean and well laid out. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and location

Great hotel and excellent value for money, pleasant and helpful staff too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

teresa

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025