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The Queens Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Property amenity
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Lobby
Property entrance
The Queens Hotel combines sea air with modern appeal. Guests start their day with a hearty breakfast at Restaurant 1865 overlooking the gardens, then unwind at the bar or take a garden stroll. Free WiFi and self-parking add convenience, while attentive staff ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Large Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Superior) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO5 3LJ

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drift - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rapscallions Rum Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southsea Coffee Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Go Rogue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southsea Play Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Queens Hotel

Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
At The Queens Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant 1865, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 4 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 to 18 for adults and GBP 9 to 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dukes Bar
  • Restaurant 1865

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 125 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1861
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 to 18.00 for adults, and GBP 9.00 to 9.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Queens Classic Hotel
Queens Classic Hotel Southsea
Queens Classic Southsea
Queen's Hotel Southsea
Queen's Southsea

Frequently asked questions

Is The Queens Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 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 The Queens Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Queens Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Queens Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Queens Hotel located?

Located in Southsea, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Southsea Hoverport and Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth International Port is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 22 minutes by foot and Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

The Queens Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 826 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful building and common areas. Our room was quite basic, but nicely decorated and good value. It was ideal for our stay - which was to run the Great South Run. Perfectly located opposite the start/finish, with parking included and a great spot to meet friends and crash out with a drink post run.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very elegant, very friendly helpful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accessibility. About 10 steep stairs to the main entrance. We found out later about a side door without steps. Nice area for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, staff very friendly and rooms in a nice clean condition. It wasn't noisy at all, which I did worry about as the night I was there a wedding was taking place, but I was pleasantly surprised that there was no noise at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Amazing building

Just a one night stay prior to catching the ferry. Amazing building. Comfortable room, on the small side but adequate for one night. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed a one night stay at the Queens last night. The Hotel has good on site parking. The decor is impressive and has old world grandeur that's lacking in so many Travel Lodge type places. The staff were very friendly and very helpful - top marks there too. The evening meal was excellent. The bedroom was clean as was the ensuite. Decor fine but some of the furniture was needing changed with something a little more in keeping with the hotel's overall vibe. If you are staying in Portsmouth for any reason, business or pleasure, I'd recommend this place as somewhere to stay. Prices are very reasonable for what you get. 9/10 from me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception staff and Lobby very good. Breakfast very disappointing- badly organised, staff clearing the tables whilst still eating - removing tea cups and half finished juice glasses, items not as described on menu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel will come again excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nacho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and elegant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place looks tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic breakfast

Fantastic breakfast, but average room for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Elegant, big room with good bed

Lovely huge room, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i love this place ....be back soon
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room Greta staff and great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fab from the minute you walk up the steps.perfect for a special night away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Repeat guest here. Love the hotel but the radiators are very noisy. Constant gurgling loudly in all rooms. Otherwise very happy with the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem. Enjoyed my short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Day trip

Thank you for warm welcoming,staff was very friendly and helpful , Room was very clean and amazing view to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Did not like the layout of the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel that has been nicely renovated. Views of the harbour were very nice from our room. Staff were nice. Lovely lounge and dinning room. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

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

A great sleep!

A great sleep! Very nice room. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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