Superbly located in Portsmouth’s lively waterfront development, Gunwharf Quays, this hotel offers bright, modern rooms with buffet breakfasts. Shops, bars and restaurants are on the hotel doorstep. Spacious rooms at this Holiday Inn Express all have a TV, tea/coffee and a telephone. All bathrooms are equipped with power showers, while some rooms have views of the docks. Gunwharf Quays has a vast number of attractions, including designer shops, a cinema, bowling, a casino and a comedy club. The shops of the city centre are 0.6 miles away. Portsmouth's historic Dockyard and the waterfront, filled with traditional pubs and restaurants, are both a 10-minute walk away. The nearest rail station is 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The breakfast area is located in the relaxing lounge and a continental breakfast is available each morning.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Free hot drinks & a snack It's location right next to the shops
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Close to shopping all shops all in walking distance Breakfast ok could of given use a choice of fried eggs as well as scrambled
Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location Staff helpful and friendly Good breakfast and late bar - perfect Parking was excellent value Discount at some shops whilst staying there
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location. Great for shopping. Defo recommend. Good breakfast.
Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, great parking & that its included in booking, really value that. Very clean, comfortable room, good bed, good lighting, good shower. Room was quiet. Like that theres a bar, had a drink after our night out, nice to have that night...
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location for the shopping and bars. Rooms are a decent size, basic but everything you need.
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast excellent. Very good seldction. Staff pleassnt and helpful
Tracey_b
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location - in the midst of the designer outlet shops, good choice of restaurants & bars.Nice breakfast with plenty of choices
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Had early start so was nice that it was available from 6.30
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location for the navy bases. Clean. Comfy beds

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays in advance.

Pets are not allowed, but guide dogs are accepted.

Undercover private parking is available at the main Gunwharf Quays Car Park.

Up to 2 children under the age of 18 stay free when sharing a room with up to 2 adults if suitable accommodation is available.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.