Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Upscale boutique hotel, walk to Southsea Castle

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Cleanliness standards
Food and drink
Superior Superking Room with Shower | Bathroom
Spa treatment
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

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10 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • Popular LocationGunwharf Quays4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortsmouth Guildhall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortsmouth Historic Dockyard7 min drive
  • AirportBembridge (BBP)85 min drive

Room options

Family Room for 4

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Twin Room with Shower

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Superking Room with Shower

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room with Shower

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double with Bath

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room for 3

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Southsea

At Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .The bistro, The Garden Southsea, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Portsmouth hotel include Southsea Castle and University of Portsmouth is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 4 min drive
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chippy - 3 min walk
  • Ice Cream Emporium - 8 min walk
  • Meat & Barrel - 8 min walk
  • The Jolly Sailor - 5 min walk
  • Croxton Bars - 8 min walk

About this property

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

Upscale boutique hotel, walk to Southsea Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant. For a fee, parking is available.

This Edwardian Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Florence Arms Gastro
  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please arrive at Florence House Hotel, 2 Malvern Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA to check in. Somerset House is an annex to Florence House.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 3 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant on 9 June 2024 start from AU$213.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant has a secured uncovered self car park for GBP 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

No, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hazel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away
Spacious clean room. Great customer service as always. Helpful staff in both the hotel and their pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay: clean rooms, free parking, great servic
Good stay! Clean rooms, free parking and great service. Only negative: you can hear the people above your room walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Sadly not a great stay, cold, noisy and couldn’t get any food despite advert stating there was a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Beautifully decorated room number 4 Lovely old house but again beautifully decorated Parked on the road directly outside the hotel with the use of a free parking permit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and convenient for my purpose. Reasonable value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept place clean tidy and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

neil

A few more days next time
Room was of a high standard. Staff were also very good. Food was great. Had a very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023