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Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Interior
Cleanliness standards
2 bars/lounges
Executive King Room with Shower

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
10 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • Southsea Beach
    6 min walk
  • The D-Day Story
    8 min walk
  • Pyramids Centre Portsmouth
    9 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    36 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Room for 4

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room for 4

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room with Shower

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room with Shower

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Superking Room with Shower

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Superking Room with Shower

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room with Shower

Executive King Room with Shower

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double with Bath

Deluxe Double with Bath

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room for 3

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Southsea

With a stay at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant in Portsmouth, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. .This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Southsea Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Portsmouth.

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Florence Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream Emporium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crushed and Cured - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy local cuisine at The Garden Southsea, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Garden Southsea - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
The Florence Arms Gastro - This bistro specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Secured uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Southsea
  • The Florence Arms Gastro

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 available
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; go to: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE]
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Somerset House Boutique Hotel Southsea
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Somerset House Boutique Hotel Portsmouth
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Somerset House Boutique Southsea
Somerset House Boutique
Hotel Somerset House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Southsea Somerset House Boutique Hotel Hotel
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Somerset House Southsea

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lovely breakfast options
The Somerset House was a lovely hotel. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was very nice. Good hot shower and the room was serviced. The food for breakfast was really good. We had family join us for breakfast and they were very impressed. The only negatives were the very limited parking on the streets nearby and the fact that the room had a small wardrobe but no luggage rack or anything else so we had bags suitcase and shoes just laying around the room. More storage would have been nice. Overall though excellent and very quiet. We will stay again we we are next visiting Southsea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

houriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was disappointed at the lack of "extras", which I had expected for the price I paid. This was booked as a surprise for my husband, and was expecting more of a " wow", which was embarrassing. The room was pleasant, but not worth the high price, I'm sorry to say. The pillows were hard and lumpy, and the beverage selection quite poor, with only sachets of coffee and milk. This doesn't make me happy to leave negative comments, but as this was supposed to be a special trip, I feel I need to have my say.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean large room very nice stay. only negative was charged 3 50 for bottle of water which could have been out of tap not a sealed top. And was a bit far out from main town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Travelled with partner
This is a great hotel to stay at. Good value with a first class breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a quiet location
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and an excellent breakfast. The room was spacious and comfortable as was the bathroom. The only negative was the size of the separate toilet, which was very cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is such a great boutique hotel! Very charming and feels like home. The staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023