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Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Gunwharf Quays

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Fitness facility
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Located near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Holiday Inn Portsmouth is a relaxation hub for visitors. Guests can book a deep-tissue massage at the spa, swim in the indoor pool, or lounge on sun loungers. Past visitors appreciate the breakfast offerings and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View (Minifridge)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View (Minifridge)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2TA

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 19 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Side Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Cup - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tokyo Table - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Florio’s D’italia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clarence Pier - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Upscale hotel near Gunwharf Quays
Close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 166 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,037 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,919 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays Hotel Portsmouth
Holiday Inn Portsmouth Hotel
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Portsmouth By Ihg Portsmouth
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Clarence Pier and Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth International Port is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is 19 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff make this hotel what it is. Decent location Pillows were hard and lumpy so didn’t have the best sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard rooms are a little small, ok for one night but for longer stays definitely book a premium room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall enjoyed the stay , bar was a bit limited, breakfast good , Rooms were above average , check in was a bit of a nightmare
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Premium room was nice but the parking was very limited and felt a little unsafe. Breakfast was good, just make sure you avoid any large coach parties
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Holiday inn

Fast efficient check in, good rates, friendly staff, excellent location, breakfast was very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was we were a group so 3 rooms in total, one room was very cold and they were told the heating wasn't on yet and they didn't have any heaters available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mellissa

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was ok. The room was hot though and no air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dovile

It was a nice hotel for a 1 nights stay. Booked it because it had a pool and a hot tub but could not get into the pool in the morning as it was full of kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

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

Good hôtel

Nice and clean room. Great location to visit the old town and clarence pier. Good restaurants around the hôtel. The breakfast is ok. I slept very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Great hotel

Brilliant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice dining options on site but hotel room was very dated with poor lighting. There wasn't any artwork in the room, only 4 screws where something used to hang. The phone has turned yellow with age, very limited lighting with 5watt bulbs and bathroom sink is the same size as on airplanes with absolutely NO room or counter space to put a toiletry bag down. Extremely overpriced hotel for how dated the rooms are. The woman at check-in wasn't very pleasant but the staff after check-in were much more pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent for us feeling central to accessing Southsea and Portsmouth. Within walking distance to old Portsmouth and the sea from. From Checking in we spent little time at the venue, but the time we did, the staff were excellent and the room was clean and comfortable meeting our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aderemi

Everything was just ok. Some places were sub par particularly breakfast with many plates and mugs stained and dirty from poor dishwashing. These could have been removed from Circulation if a simple inspection is done on cricket when it comes out of the dishwasher. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

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

Nice hotel with helpful staff

The gentleman who checked me in was very polite and helpful. My room was quiet, clean and spacious, and overall I was very pleased with my stay. The only downside was the toiletries, which were vegetable fragrances like 'Parsley Stalk' and 'Broccoli', and weren't really to my taste. It would have been nice to be able to get sweet snacks in the bar like cookes or small cakes to go with tea or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

herman

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

Convenient location

Room was clean and quiet. Stuff were friendly breakfast was great with lots of selection to choose. Air conditioning system in the room was not working or controlled by central try to adjust the thermostat but no response
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Lovely place

Once again a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was hot, the air conditioning could not keep the room cool. There was dirt on the furniture. Holes in the towels. No mini fridge in the room. The people were wonderful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hi room was clean, service was very slow at dinner tine, dishes were very dirty had to ask for disposable dishes to have our breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Breakfast extra is expensive

Refurbished room ok but small
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed before always very good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money with car parking fee included, rooms are on the small size, breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

A lovely stay.

A lovely stay in a huge family room! Room very clean. A double bed and a pull out sofa bed. Complimentary tea, coffee, water, 2 cans of pop, biscuits and a Kit Kat. Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel all in the room. Clean pool and gym. Towels provided. Car parking £5, free for disabled. Everything you want for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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