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  • Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays

    Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays

    The Plaza
    Portsmouth, PO1 3FD, United Kingdom
    0.0 mi (0.0 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Pets Allowed
  • Holiday Inn Portsmouth

    Holiday Inn Portsmouth

    Pembroke Road
    Portsmouth, PO1 2TA, United Kingdom
    1.0 mi (1.61 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Pets Allowed
    • Spa
  • Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North

    Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North

    Eastern Road
    Portsmouth, PO6 1UN, United Kingdom
    5.0 mi (8.05 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Pets Allowed
  • Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent

    Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent

    Cartwright Drive
    Fareham, PO15 5RJ, United Kingdom
    10.0 mi (16.09 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Spa
  • Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7

    Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27, Jct.7

    Botley Road - West End
    Southampton, SO30 3XA, United Kingdom
    4.0 mi (6.44 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Pets Allowed
  • Holiday Inn Southampton

    Holiday Inn Southampton

    Herbert Walker Avenue
    Southampton, SO15 1AG, United Kingdom
    0.0 mi (0.0 km) from city center
    • Parking
  • Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3,Jct13

    Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3,Jct13

    Leigh Road
    Eastleigh, SO50 9PG, United Kingdom
    0.0 mi (0.0 km) from city center
    • Parking
  • Holiday Inn Express Southampton - West

    Holiday Inn Express Southampton - West

    Adanac Park
    Southampton, SO16 0YP, United Kingdom
    3.0 mi (4.83 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Pets Allowed
  • Holiday Inn Winchester

    Holiday Inn Winchester

    Telegraph Way
    Winchester, SO21 1HZ, United Kingdom
    2.4 mi (3.86 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Spa
  • voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa

    voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa

    Petworth Road
    Haslemere, GU27 3BQ, United Kingdom
    32.7 mi (52.63 km) from city center
    • Parking
    • Pets Allowed
    • Spa

Travel Guide Intro

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Experience IHG Hotels in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is in every way shaped by the sea. Set on one of England's finest natural harbours, it has been home to royal warships and merchant vessels for centuries.It still is. Sleek Royal Navy frigates, huge cargo vessels and ferries from France and Spain drop anchor within sight of historic vessels that include Lord Nelson’s flagship.

The city's maritime heritage is its biggest lure, but not far from Portsmouth visitors can explore rolling countryside in the South Downs National Park, home to rare birds, beasts and butterflies.

Portsmouth: city layout
Portsmouth’s historic centre stands on Portsea Island, near the mouth of the River Solent. There’s open water on three sides of the city. To the west is Portsmouth Harbour, where you’ll find Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and places to shop, eat and drink at Gunwharf Quays.

To the east is another broad bay, Langstone Harbour. Narrow Ports Creek flows between the two, justifying Portsmouth’s boast that it’s ‘Britain’s only island city’ – though Cosham, north of this channel, is within the modern city limits. The southern tip of Portsea Island, the Southsea area, full of cafés, bars and antique shops, overlooks the wide Solent estuary and the English Channel.

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You’ll find lots of south Asian, Chinese and Italian eateries in Portsmouth, alongside restaurants serving modern European cooking. You’re by the sea, so it’s no surprise that there’s plenty of fresh seafood on the menu. You can also enjoy lamb from the South Downs, New Forest game like wild boar and venison, and Hampshire strawberries.

Gunwharf Quays offers dozens of places to eat and drink, from wine bars and pubs to cafés and restaurants that fly the flag of many of the UK’s most popular chains. Families will find plenty of familiar favourites here, serving child-friendly dishes like pizza, pasta and burgers. Down in Southsea, you can browse stalls selling organic local produce and an array of street food like tapas and pulled pork at Southsea Farmers Market. This part of town is also home to plenty of individual eateries selling modern European- and French-influenced menus.

Sparkling white wines like Nyetimber, made from grapes grown on the sunny chalk slopes of the South Downs. If you haven’t yet sampled English wines, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Venison and wild boar from the leafy woodlands of the nearby New Forest, once the private hunting reserve of English monarchs. A visit to Portsmouth’s own craft brewery, Irving Co, where you can sample ales like Admiral stout and Invincible bitter, as well as seasonal brews.

Shopping in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, you can browse in shopping centres where you’ll find stores selling mainstream brands and everyday necessities. There are also plenty of places where you can pick up top brands at bargain-basement prices. For something different, seek out one of many boutiques selling original clothes and accessories.

On the waterfront at Gunwharf Quays, bargain-hunters will find big-brand shops and outlet stores selling brands like Nike, Timberland, Superdry, Oakley, Boss, Hobbs and Karen Millen. There are plenty of cafés and eateries here, too. Museum shops selling gifts, souvenirs and educational toys with a maritime flavour can be found at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and other visitor attractions.

Southsea is a happy hunting ground for lovers of original arts and crafts, antiques, vintage clothes and accessories. You can browse for all these at regular street markets on Palmerston Road, Southsea’s main shopping precinct. What’s on sale depends on which day you go.

Arts, Crafts and Vintage Shopping in Portsmouth: Design outfit Love Southsea runs the regular Love Southsea Market, where you can browse for unusual crafts and vintage clothing, and also colourful and original prints, tees and sweats inspired by Portsmouth’s maritime heritage. Aspex is the artistic pivot of Gunwharf Quays, combining a centre for local artists with a gallery where you can buy their cutting-edge work. It also has a lively café-bar.

At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Antiques Storehouse sells naval and military antiquaria, vintage toys, and other collectables like antique ceramics and glassware.
You can rummage for original arts and crafts, vintage clothing and jewellery, antiques and other treasures at Southsea Art, Design, Antiques and Vintage Market.

Culture and Nightlife in Portsmouth
Portsmouth’s main cultural venues, including art galleries and theatres that present live pop and classical music, comedy and ballet, can be found in the city centre within easy walking distance of Gunwharf Quays. Most of the city’s cinemas are also in this part of town. Portsmouth’s youthful clubbing scene is concentrated in the city centre, where clubs like Liquid, The Astoria and Popworld cluster near the University of Portsmouth campus. You’ll find posh cocktail bars with DJs and dance floors at Gunwharf Quays.

The Emirates Spinnaker Tower Comedy Club presents shows featuring some of the UK’s leading performers. Funky pub venues presenting local and visiting musicians, tribute bands and comedy performers can be found around the Southsea area. Several smaller nightclubs that cater to a mainly local crowd offer an alternative to the big city-centre clubs.

Comedy and Drama in Portsmouth: Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre presents musicals, classic ballet, drama, live comedy and burlesque acts. The New Theatre Royal is a charming Victorian venue that hosts performances of modern drama, plays written for kids, live music and comedy. Portsmouth Guildhall is an imposing exhibition space for visual arts and a venue for rock, pop, comedy and classical performances by visiting ensembles like Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Visiting Portsmouth with a Family
Portsmouth has plenty to please mums, dads and kids of all ages. Indoor and outdoor activities abound, ranging from museums and harbour cruises to swimming pools and trampoline centres. You’ll find family-friendly cafés and souvenir shops selling educational toys at most museums and attractions.

Portsmouth Naval Dockyard offers lots of hands-on activities for young visitors. At Boatyard 4, its indoor family attraction, those who dare can climb to a masthead ‘crow’s nest’. Toddler tours using music and visual images let little visitors explore Explosion! The Museum of Naval Power at their own pace.

Gunwharf Quays is full of eateries serving familiar, child-friendly snacks and meals. Many offer child-sized portions and menus for children. Shops here will also please fashion-conscious teens looking for bargains. For a family day out, head for Southsea, where you’ll find fun things to do and see, from flumes and pools at the Pyramids Centre to dodgems, waltzers and roller-coaster rides at Clarence Pier.

On and Under the Water with a Family in Portsmouth:
Up to two adults and three kids can steer small-scale electric cruisers round a safe lagoon at MiniPort, next to Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth Harbour Tours takes families on trips around the harbour, with views of modern Royal Navy vessels and historic sights. Families can go underwater without getting their feet wet at Blue Reef Aquarium, where a transparent underwater tunnel plunges into a vast tank of dozens of tropical marine fish.

Portsmouth Hotels Frequently Asked Questions

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Absolutely! Many of the IHG hotels in Portsmouth offer family-friendly amenities such as connecting rooms and kids' menus. Check with the individual hotel for more information about their family-friendly offerings.

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Yes, many IHG hotels in Portsmouth are pet-friendly and welcome furry friends! Some hotels offer pet amenities, including pet beds and treats as well as information about pet relief areas. Select hotels may charge additional fees per pet staying at the hotel.  For more information on hotel specific pet policies,. visit the amenities page on the hotel's website.

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Many of the IHG hotels in Portsmouth offer complimentary breakfast. Check the hotel's website to find out more details as they may vary by brand and locations.

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IHG Hotels offer a variety of amenities such as free Wi-Fi, fitness centers, business centers, restaurants/bars, swimming pools, and much more! Check the hotel's amenities page on their website for more information on the specific amenities offered.

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Many IHG hotels offer complimentary self parking, however, parking costs may vary by hotel and location. Some hotels may include parking as part of their stay package, while others may charge an additional daily fee. Check the hotel's amenities page on their website for more information on their parking policies.

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You can find discounted rates on select IHG hotels in Portsmouth by visiting the hotel website's offers page for property-specific deals or the last minute deals page for IHG partner deals and perks around the world. Additionally, many of the hotels offer special packages and promotions throughout the year. Learn more about IHG's Best Price Guarantee.

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IHG One Rewards Loyalty Program is designed to make it easier for guests to earn and redeem points. There are 5 tiers of member benefits, starting with Club Member, Sliver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and the highest tier being Diamond Elite. You can earn Diamond Elite status by staying 70 qualified nights or earning 120,000 qualified points in a calendar year. Learn more about IHG® One Rewards Loyalty Program

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Yes, most hotels have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to check-in without an adult present. However, some hotels may allow guests under the age of 18 to check-in if they are accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. Check the hotel's website or contact the hotel directly for more information on their specific age requirements.

Portsmouth Hotels Information
IHG hotels in Portsmouth 10
Total IHG hotel rooms in Portsmouth 1,323
Portsmouth hotel average price range $177.22–$225.21 USD per night
Total Portsmouth hotel reviews 17,662
IHG Portsmouth hotels average review rating 4.22