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A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers. - The Clarence Boutique Rooms (Portsmouth)
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a chandelier, and a window with patterned curtains. - The Clarence Boutique Rooms (Portsmouth)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Upscale hotel near University of Portsmouth

Located close to The D-Day Story and Southsea Castle, The Clarence Boutique Rooms provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a large bed, floral wallpaper, a radiator, and two windows with shutters.

Executive King with Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a blind.

Executive King with Bath (no shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a staircase.

Superior King with Bath (no shower)

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a wardrobe, and a staircase.

Superior King With Shower (No Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television on the wall, and a wardrobe.

Basic Twin Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Southsea, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, The Clarence Boutique Rooms is near a train station and near the beach. The D-Day Story and Portsmouth Guildhall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Southsea Castle and Spinnaker Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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Clarence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2LQ

What's nearby

  • A historic fort entrance with cannons, a wooden archway, and a sign about Southsea Castle.
    Southsea Castle
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • An exhibition with framed artworks on display.
    The D-Day Story
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kings Theatre with a marquee reading "ON THE THORNHILL."
    Kings Theatre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A modern building with a grid of windows and a sign that reads "University of Bristol".
    University of Portsmouth
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Southsea Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southsea Grill
    5 min walk
  • FarFarOut
    8 min walk
  • The Briny
    6 min walk
  • Deep Blue
    13 min walk
  • Deep Blue
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE - 2 minutes walk]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea PO5 2NA]
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clarence Boutique Rooms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

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 The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Clarence Boutique Rooms located?

Located in Southsea, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, and Southsea Castle. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Clarence Boutique Rooms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean room with very helpful staff. Choice of pillows and a very comfortable, clean bed. The room was very warm, no Aircon but a fan was provided. The reception and breakfast room are in a different building, on a different road which was fine as the weather was dry. Buffet breakfast was great with good choice. We also ate in the restaurant for dinner which was also excellent. Staff were all extremely good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy here. The hotel was very nice, with nice facilities outside as they have a restaurant onsite too. The room was spacious and comfortable, with the staff being exceptionally helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast was also excellent with a very good selection of hot and cold items. The venue is around 10 minutes walk to the shops/bars/restaurants, and a further 10 minutes to the coast. Parking can be challenging sometimes, but here was fine - we easily found street parking, less than a minutes walk which they have vouchers for. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive, cannot recommend this place highly enough. Will be staying again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay on a work trip. Room was nice, parking was easy, nice option for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Portsmouth

Very helpful staff. Good restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with a free standing bath. Very comfortable bed Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Centrally located, 5 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes to centre. Staff were lovely and friendly and food was delicious. Definite recommendation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel and stay.

Fantastic room, lovely breakfast, but busy waiting staff so the wait was longer than we would usually expect. One personal criticism was the pillows were too full and too firm and no choice to swap them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay, superb hotel

The decor was lovely, we stayed in an old victorian house converted to rooms, imaculate. The Mecure msin hotel was about a minute away and we hsd breakfast in the patio garden. Beautifully kept and breakfadt was lovely. Mashed advocado with tomato and poached eggs. Service was excellent, when we booked in a member of staff walked us around the corner to the beautiful house we were staying in, which was lovely, fantadtic stainred glass door and the inside did not disapoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Portsmouth gem

Was here for one night to see a gig at a nearby music venue. The minute I was dropped off by my Uber and I saw the hotel I fell in love. I went to reception to check in the gal was absolutely friendly, accommodating and professional. As I opened the door to the Edwardian hotel I knew I was in for a treat. The entire premises were immaculate. Very cute boutique hotel. the minute I got settled in my room I FaceTimed my mom who was in LA to show her the beautiful room. 100000% will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Multiple houses with rooms set around the base hotel restaurant all within short walking distance. Gated parking extra £15 but worth it as ready to use. Can park at front of the hotel or on the street. Street parking spaces busy but did see quite a few available. Staff very good. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms clean comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast and restaurant food very good. Decor with wallpaper, stained glass and chandeliers added a touch of luxury. Nothing really negative although some of the room fittings table top and bench seat were a bit worn. Was full the weds night we were there. Quiet location 2 minute walk from the new Southsea promenade. 11 minute walk through the backstreets to the Kings Theatre. Can book direct with the hotel but Trivago found me best rate with Expedia. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing. The mattress was terrible and the front desk was very unhelpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although we were in one of the anexes, this hotel worked out well. Staff were always smiling and laughing with us. Dinning options with indoor, conservatory, outdoor covered and outdoor gave all the choices you could want .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Nice accomodation

Nice accomodation, easy with parking in the driveway. Fine breakfast at the mercer around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with lovely, polite & enthusiastic staff! We were upgraded to a fabulous suite & the parking options were great. We loved this unique boutique hotel which has been decorated & designed with care & passion. Local transport was brilliant & Southsea is a hidden blossoming gem which we’ll be back to see next year! We will of course be checking back in to the Clarence or one of its sisters. Thank you for making our stay so memorable x
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
noisy at night with pipes and old building so can hear doors opening and people about.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a traditional hotel, it is more like renting a room or an air BnB There were no facilities in the house, the reception, bar and restaurant were 3-4minute walk away. There were limited tea/coffee and water in the room, resulting in having to go to reception to request more cool water. The water is drinkable from the tap, but in the warm weather wasn’t particularly palatable. The room was clean and pleasant, if on the small size for what it was advertised as. The staff were friendly and helpful. We didn’t use the bar or restaurant due to their Location away from the room. I would not have chosen this hotel if I had been
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Light didn’t work, bathroom door didn’t close and glass on tray covered in toothpaste
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Looks incredible in photos

I bought a luxury room with a bath. When I turned up the receptionist gave me a key card and told me my room was on the second floor. No mention of what side of the second floor. When I did get in, the room looked incredible. The bathroom was up some stairs. It was a really cold night when I stayed and unfortunately the bath didn’t have hot water so my bath didn’t happen, then as I stayed I saw things that clearly needed attention. The wall heater literally gave heat for 10 mins then auto turned off. The hot water issue and when I went to bed, the near side of bed had a huge dip in it. Some people may like that but it was difficult to turn over when in the dip itself. In photos it looks incredible and I’m disappointed not angry. When I mentioned these things at reception at check out I was told that I could have had these things fixed there and then so I will clearly take responsibility for not doing this.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fine, just not what we expected. We specifically chose adults only and the About section on Expedia refers to 2 on-site restaurants. Restaurants are not in fact on-site but are a couple of minutes walk away (fine) and shared with guests from other properties in the group, which included a noisy baby one morning (not so fine when you've booked adults only.) Breakfast staff very hit and miss, quite surly at times and there were some conversations had near us that probably shouldn't have been had around guests, it was like we weren't there/were an inconvenience for a lot of them. Overall, it was quite an impersonal experience and we wouldn't return. The nicest member of staff was the young man at checkin and even that was marred by the presentation of a very sternly worded contract outlining the different ways that you could end up being charged an extra £100 for damage to the room. After a 2.5 hour journey, that was a bit of a dampener and did put us a bit on edge for the trip tbh. Also, the view from our room was really not nice at all, overlooking an overgrown garden and quite run-down residential properties. View at the front not much better. What was supposed to be relaxing time away, wasn't in the end, to be honest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quite no hassle in a very good spot Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good overall experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Parking on road with use of permit and space found a distance away only negative
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel

Very good service, food and accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019