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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Reception hall
Executive Twin Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Reception
Superior Superking Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant welcomes travelers to Portsmouth with local flavors and full breakfast options. Enjoy a peaceful garden, inviting cafe, practical dry cleaning, and reliable WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive King with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Executive King with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Superking Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Superking Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Superking with Bath & Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Superking with Bath & Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room with Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Room for 3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room for 4

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Room for 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room with Shower

Executive Twin Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Executive Twin Room with Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room with Shower

Luxury Twin Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Twin Room with Shower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite (Garden Annex) - 2 adults, 3 children

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Suite (Garden Annex) - 2 adults, 3 children

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Malvern Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NA

What's nearby

  • Kings Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arepa 2Go - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

Upscale boutique hotel near Kings Theatre
Located close to The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Florence Arms Gastro
  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Florence House Boutique Hotel Portsmouth
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Southsea Florence House Boutique Hotel Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Southsea

Frequently asked questions

Is Florence House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Florence House Hotel & Restaurant located?

Located in Southsea, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, and Kings Theatre. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the area and truly serviceminded staff ❤️ Missed both a safe and a fridge in the room
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay. friendly staff, quiet area clean room which was beautifully decorated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mauricio Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edwardian property, yet small, so clean and eco friendly.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent allround
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an old Edwardian home. Only issue is there is no lift & the stairs are steep. The staff was very accommodating & helped us with our luggage always. The dining room is very comfortable & the food is very good. The adjacent pub down the street is associated with the property & a short walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and nicely furnished, modern but in keeping with the age and style of the building. Breakfast was fantastic, with a really nice menu to choose from. All the staff we met were super friendly and helpful. Great location for visiting Soutsea and surrounding area. Would definitely recommend paying the extra for a parking bay at the front of the hotel as street parking could be tricky. We stayed to visit family in Southsea and will definitely use this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant . Breakfast offering was very good with attentive service. Unfortunately the additional bed in the room was extremely uncomfortable. It needs to be thrown away, Shame.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, decent location, small rooms (don’t bring large suitcases)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Southsea Gem

A little gem set back from the coast with a nice vibe and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, lovely hotel, staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

The hotel is in a good location, close to the beach as well as restaurants. Parking is a nightmare if you wish for a free on-street parking permit though yo can upgrade to a reserved space for extra. The room was nice, if a little basic and the bathroom had no blinds or shutters on windows that can be looked through from the apartment block across the way. Staff were really friendly also. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning was in a lovely setting and was cooked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Boutique group of Hotels. Highly recommend

Our second stay in this group of Boutique Hotels, and we were given a complimentary upgrade which was amazing!. The group of hotels have a small number of rooms, which makes them ideal for a quiet stay and the rooms are lovely and comfy. We had breakfast included which was nice and as part of their chain there is a local pub just up the road to have a meal in, should you choose. We had Sunday dinner there was lovely. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and helpful, overall 5 stars all day long and this will be out go to hotel chain in Southsea. A great find. Tip do book your parking though as the streets are narrow and not much street parking, so worth having the piece of mind you have a car park space ready for you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with very welcoming staff. Room was wonderful and decorated beautifully. Highly recommend for anyone hoping for a couple of nice days in Southsea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place with lovely staff. We all slept so well and apart from the room being too warm.dispite turning radiators down, it was great, and we would stay again. Nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accommodation.

Exceeded my expectations, very good central location for Southsea and easy walk into Portsmouth. Off road Parking is worth the extra as nearby streets are narrow for on road parking. The Staff are all great, the spacious room with comfortable bed and excellent breakfast - what more one ask for. We will return in spring to meet up with friends again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great property. Quiet. Nice breakfast. The British towel warmer/bathroom heater in my room was so cool. So glad housekeeping turned it on because I had no clue. As others have said, there is no elevator so if you're an over packer like me, be prepared to potentially lug your suitcase up 3 flights of treacherous stairs. 10/10 tho, would lug up again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with amazing staff! Food was also delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

comdirect

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr gute Aufbettung für 2 Kinder, Frühstück a la card sehr gut, für Auto Parkausweis für die Straße verfügbar. Rundum zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very clean and comfortable with great food and staff. Parking is limited but the hotel provide a permit for local on street spaces and we found one easily enough. Would happily go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good overall

Very nice hotel. Beds are really comfortable & a quiet position. Didn't eat at the hotel as we met up with family & friends who live in Southsea, therefore we ate at various restaurants etc. The only thing that annoyed me a little was that I was under the impression we paid on checkout, only to be told payment had been taken 2 days before our arrival. I do think, out of courtesy I should have been advised of this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful boutique hotel highly recommend.

Beautiful victorian buildings which was so tastefuly decorated and so luxurious. Our bedroom no.5 was stunning and loved the wall paper. Must find where to purchase. The staff were so friendly and very tentative. It was our anniversary and there was a card left in our room when we arrived, very nice touch. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast which was delicious. Loved the pizzas, lamb and beef burgers all homemade fab. Walked 35 minutes to Gunwalk keys along the sea front lovely strole. Highly recommend and will visit again for sure. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très jolie décoration. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans cet hôtel. La réceptionniste est efficace et souriante. Chambre très propre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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