The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD
What's nearby
Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk
University of Portsmouth - 6 min walk
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 8 min walk
HMS Victory - 8 min walk
Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 29 min drive
Portsmouth Harbour Station - 4 min walk
Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 14 min walk
Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 3 min walk
Five Guys Portsmouth - 3 min walk
Hollywood Bowl - 2 min walk
Nando's - 3 min walk
Frankie & Benny's - 3 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is a short five-minute drive from Portsmouth International Port. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
130 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 2 per day)
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (743 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – bar.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 2 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 2 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour Station and 8 minutes' walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2024
tony
tony, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Highly recommended
I booked a twin room with a view of the Spinnaker, for a friend who had never visited Southsea. We arrived after dark, and immediately opened the drapes to reveal a wonderful lit up Spinnaker.
The booking in process (on the first floor) had been easy. All areas including the corridors are clean. The twin room was very clean, the bathroom was also clean. Breakfast was served 6.30 - 9.30am and is quite adequate.
Parking is in the Gunwharf Quays shopping complex underground parking lot. The hotel staff will validate the parking ticket, so that parking is free.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel, and I hope to stay again very soon.
CANDICE
CANDICE, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Perfect stop over
The staff were very helpful, welcoming and made our stay stress free
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2024
Helen
Helen, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Nov 2024
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Nov 2024
Good location, comfortable room. Breakfast was disappointing.
Cathryn
Cathryn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Sharron
Sharron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2024
Gunwharf Christmas shopping trip
Great shopping trip. The hotel is so well located and the discount Quay card is great. Breakfast is nice and everything was very clean and comfortable. It is also great to get 24 hours of free parking.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2024
Booked for a gig at the Guildhall and this hotel is a very easy 10 minute walk to the venue. Loads of places to eat. Took advantage of the 10% discount at some stores for holiday inn guests. Wasn’t sure about where to park, and missed the entrance to the hotel but just parked in the gunwharf main multi storey. Ticket validated at check in and it was made clear free for 24 hours, then £2 per day. I think this should be made clearer upon booking. Breakfast was good, had to wait for some items to be topped up but at least it was all quite fresh. Our only complaint really was the bed which wasn’t comfortable and dipped in the middle. We didn’t sleep well which was a shame as everything else worked really well for us.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
The staff are brilliant at this hotel so friendly.
Dean
Dean, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Hazel
Hazel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Great place to stay..
We arrived a little early on Friday afternoon but the welcome was warm and accommodating and gave us useful information about Gunwharf Quays in general as well as the hotel. The hotel does a special rate for the main car park at gunwharf Quays at £2 a day which is excellent. They also have a great selection for breakfast, we were warned not to leave breakfast too late as it gets busy so we went down early and although busy it was easy to get what you wanted and the staff were very helpful. We stayed for two nights and our friends made a comment about their mattress which was very noisy and bouncy they receptionist was helpful and stayed they may be able to love room but in the end as it was only one more night they stayed in the same room, but the staff were again eager to ensure their stay was good. A great place to stay right on Gunwharf Quays very friendly and helpful staff will definitely stay there again.
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
2 Nov 2024
Good location
Great location, good price and very nice breakfast
David
David, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
31 Oct 2024
Breakfast not as good as other Holiday Inn Express I have stayed in
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
30 Oct 2024
Xavier
Xavier, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Lovely staff
Lyndsey and Lee were very kind and friendly to us during our stay. It’s in a great location and the parking was free. It was quite expensive for what it is so probably wouldn’t stay again unless it was cheaper.