Right by the sea, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel offers a haven with continental breakfast and WiFi. Savor moments in the bar or explore nearby attractions like Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Multilingual staff are on hand to help you navigate your stay.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Free breakfast
Parking available
Pet friendly
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Self parking
Bar/lounge
2 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Flat-panel TV
The current price is $96
$96
includes taxes & fees
$80 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD
What's nearby
Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk
University of Portsmouth - 7 min walk
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk
HMS Victory - 10 min walk
Portsmouth Guildhall - 10 min walk
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive
Portsmouth Harbour Station - 5 min walk
Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 14 min walk
Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 3 min walk
Five Guys Portsmouth - 3 min walk
Hollywood Bowl - 3 min walk
Nando's - 3 min walk
Frankie & Benny's - 3 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Portsmouth International Port. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
130 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 2 per day)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (743 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - bar.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 2 per day
Policies
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 2 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG is a short 5-minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour Station and 9 minutes' walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Takuya
Takuya, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Convenient hotel
Decent hotel in a great location, with comfortable bed and good buffet-style English breakfast. Would recommend.
Carl J P
Carl J P, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 30, 2025
Location is ok,
However it looks old when you arrive. Cleanliness is not sure in the bedroom. The cleanings was not well achieved before we arrived. Bathroom is old aged. Unable to use TV, and it even stayed ON all night !!
Dominique
Dominique, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 26, 2025
One night stay
Rooms were clean but tired bathroom clean staff were lovely and helpful. Breakfast very good plenty of coffee / Tea available included. Position of hotel couldn't have been better in Gunwharf.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 24, 2025
Excellent other than no toilet brush
Will never give a full rating when no toilet brush is in the room, i know you’ll say room service do it but my wife and I hate not having a brush to tidy up!
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 21, 2025
Worth the money in every sense of the word
Hreat place to stay. Good staff and very accomodating at all times.
Andy
Andy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Great place to stay
Nice hotel for a one night stay within Gunwharf quays. Incredibly friendly staff, especially the reception guy who I think was called Lee.
Parking is simple and free. Room is pretty basic but has all you need including a comfy bed and powerful shower. Some noise from the neighbouring room but nothing to disturb sleep.
Breakfast was excellent. Tasty, plentiful with good ingredients.
Stayed here before and wasn’t overly impressed but the improvement was very obvious and will use again soo.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Bob
Bob, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 13, 2025
Good hotel, cold breakfast
Mostly great stay although as with most places, buffet breakfast was cold and had been there ages.
Hot holding doesn’t seem to be a priority.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
We had a great stay, loved the hotel! They have thought of everything from shelves, hooks in bathroom to put toiletries,( many places we’ve stayed haven’t got this) small things I know but what we like. Lovely and clean ..Staff were very nice and professional. Breakfast fantastic. We will certainly be back !! A very relaxing stay- thank you
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 10, 2025
Good hotel in excellent location
Good hotel with easy access to Gunwharf quays and the historic dockyard. Room was perfect for us and very clean. Bathroom a little small but I guess due to type of room.
Robert
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Thanks
Im a carer for elderly relative and just needed a break initially was just treated like normal paying customer but when staff realised i was on a respite break they pulled all the stops out eg letting me sleep through checkout time ... i needed the sleep.... cant thank them enough... Geoff Hinton
geoff
geoff, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 6, 2025
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 6, 2025
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Wonderful stay
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The receptionist was incredibly helpful and friendly, going above and beyond to make my visit comfortable. They even offered me a free late check-out, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The service was top-notch, and I truly appreciated the warm and accommodating attitude of the staff. Highly recommend staying here!
Pifel
Pifel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2025
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2025
Great for a shopping trip to Gunwharf
Great location for shopping. Good breakfast in hotel. Nice bars and restaurants close by
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2025
There were a few hairs in the double bed however no big issues as the sheet was clean.
I was a bit cold and asked for another blanket. Staff were quick to respond. House keeping staff very helpful and the dining room staff very friendly.
Fowzia
Fowzia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 2, 2025
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Fantastic staff.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Linsey, George & Daniel were all stars. They were quick to resolve issues and couldn't have been more helpful.