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Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Interior
Executive King Room with Shower
2 bars/lounges
Cleanliness standards

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
10 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE
  • University of Portsmouth
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Superking Room with Shower

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

Superior Superking Room with Shower

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive King Room with Shower

Executive King Room with Shower

Executive King Room with Shower

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double with Bath

Deluxe Double with Bath

Deluxe Double with Bath

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room for 3

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

Family Room for 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer 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 - 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
  • ‪Deep Blue - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
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 storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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; go to: [Florence House Hotel, 2 Malvern Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
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 alternative 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

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

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

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 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$190.62, 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. 95 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 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

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Victorian style
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room was comfortable, clean and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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