“Good overnight base”

The hotel is an excellent modern budget hotel for an overnight stay. Ideal for tourists catching ferries or cruise ships. Also within reasonable distance from the airport. In our case we were visiting relatives nearby. The room was spotlessly clean. The breakfast is more than adequate, and fresh food was brought to the buffet at regular intervals. I wouldn't recommend staying for more than a couple of nights as the evening meal menu is restricted, and you need a car or taxi to go to local restaurants.

“Friendly staff”

We were checked very efficiently by a friendly receptionist. Our room had modern decor, and was spotlessly clean. We stayed for two nights on a B&B basis. Breakfasts were self service with a wide range of options - cereals, pastries, yoghurts, and fruit.

“Excellent value hotel”

The hotel was extremely good value for a family of 4 for one night. It was newly decorated and had flat screen TV with all achannels. Bathroom was a good size, excellent shower. Best thing was the helpful, friendly staff who informed us about local restaurants and even take away food delivered free to the hotel. Great buffet breakfast with plenty of choice even tho continental!

“Would definatley recommend! Close to Southampton City centre”

The hotel was very clean, the staff were friendly, the rooms spacious and the breakfast was great. Was only a 10 minute drive from the centre of Southampton. we will go back if down that way. Would recommend this hotel for sure!

“Absolutely fantastic”

I can't fault our stay at this hotel. The rooms were well equipped, spacious, very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and very obliging with any extra requests made. The only slight issue was food. Being out of the centre, there were no restaurants within walking distance and there was no food served at the hotel during lunchtime. In the evening there was a limited (but rather expensive) selection of basics such as curry, pizza, etc). However the hotel was more than happy to allow takeaway deliveries to be eaten on the premises and even gave us plates and cutlery to use when the food arrived!! (Also a selection of takeaway menus's were on display at reception.) The breakfast served at the hotel was excellent too. All in all - a fantasic hotel!!

“Marvellous find!”

Have stayed in various hotels in Southampton over a number of years. Never tried this one out before but did so by chance when redeeming Nectar points on a stay there. Absolutely marvellous standards for the star rating. Room was clean, bed extremely comfortable, staff consistently friendly & helpful. Breakfast was basic but adequate. Will definitely go there again rather than any previous hotel.

“Clean and Friendly hotel - fairly near to Docks”

We stayed as a family at the Express by Holiday Inn at Southampton. The hotel was very clean and all staff were very friendly. We were collecting my parents from their return from a cruise, and the hotel was fairly near the Docks (about 10 mins drive). The Hotel is set just off one of the main roads but the noise is minimal - but there is nothing else near to it (other than a B&Q the other side of the main road). Breakfast was much better than I had expected - although they did run out of milk on the 2nd morning.

“Good value for money”

The Holiday Inn Express Southampton proved to be good value for money. Clean, comfortable and helpful, friendly staff. The only downside was it was a little way out of the town centre.

“A great choice if you have a car and don't mind being away from centre”

Hotel is off the highway and about a 10-15 minute drive from the centre of Southhampton. Initially I missed the exit that takes to hotel and this had a bit of a hard time getting back and reaching it. But, once you know the exit, things are quite straight-forward. Hotel has a spacious free car park and the room was very clean and very decently equipped. Double bed was nice and the extra bed was a sofa bed but very comfortable. The hotel threw in a free continental breakfast which was basic but sufficient...cereals, yogurt, scrambled eggs, sauasages etc..You had to wait a bit for them to replace empty plates as there were too many people there...Juices, bread, and jam were also available. If you have a car, and don't mind being away from the centre and next to a highway, I highly recommend it.

“Overall very good and value for money”

Apart from problems with payment, the hotel wa svery nice. Clean and comfortable. Room was very cold as heater only worked with key in the wall. Very clean. Good location to where we needed to be. Very comfy duvet!!!