Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Upscale boutique hotel near University of Portsmouth

Located close to Southsea Castle and The D-Day Story, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site local cuisine bistro, The Garden Southsea, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

The current price is £79
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Executive King Room with Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a floral wallpaper, a large bed with black headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Superior Superking Room with Shower

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, a nightstand, and a chandelier.

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Deluxe Double with Bath

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a white bed, blue patterned wallpaper, a teal cabinet, and a ceiling light fixture.

Family Room for 3

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room for 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a floral wallpaper.

Executive Twin Room with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant is near the airport 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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10 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE

What's nearby

  • Kings Theatre with a marquee reading "ON THE THORNHILL."
    Kings Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic fort entrance with cannons, a wooden archway, and a sign about Southsea Castle.
    Southsea Castle
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • An exhibition with framed artworks on display.
    The D-Day Story
    11 min walk - 0.6 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
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Southsea Grill
    3 min walk
  • FarFarOut
    8 min walk
  • The Briny
    6 min walk
  • Deep Blue
    4 min walk
  • Meat & Barrel
    8 min walk

About this property

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

  • Upscale boutique hotel near University of Portsmouth
  • Located close to Southsea Castle and The D-Day Story, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site local cuisine bistro, The Garden Southsea, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), concierge services and coffee/tea in reception
    • A banquet hall, barbecues and secured bike storage
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • Electric kettles, 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Florence House Hotel, 2 Malvern Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE]
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 17 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant on 15 Nov 2026 start from £79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

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 Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

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

Where is Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant located?

Located in Southsea, this boutique 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 26 minutes by foot.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, super attentive and friendly. Ideal location. Parking in the gated car park is a breeze. Close to seafront. Food very nice. Highly recommend if staying in Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was nice and clean & missing hair drier quickly sorted. Buffet breakfast was popular and very good. All staff very pleasant, helpful and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Our room was clean and comfortable. There was a good choice for breakfast and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

This is a great hotel to stay at. Good value with a first class breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Room was comfortable, clean and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well kept place clean tidy and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This is such a great boutique hotel! Very charming and feels like home. The staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fab

Very clean, comfortable hotel. Delicious meal and breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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You get what you expect

An older classic hotel in a quieter part of town. The room and bathroom were in good condition. The hotel is 15 minute walk to a lot of food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in a quiet location

Lovely hotel, friendly staff and an excellent breakfast. The room was spacious and comfortable as was the bathroom. The only negative was the size of the separate toilet, which was very cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A few more days next time

Room was of a high standard. Staff were also very good. Food was great. Had a very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Weekend away

Spacious clean room. Great customer service as always. Helpful staff in both the hotel and their pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean large room very nice stay. only negative was charged 3 50 for bottle of water which could have been out of tap not a sealed top. And was a bit far out from main town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with lovely breakfast options

The Somerset House was a lovely hotel. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was very nice. Good hot shower and the room was serviced. The food for breakfast was really good. We had family join us for breakfast and they were very impressed. The only negatives were the very limited parking on the streets nearby and the fact that the room had a small wardrobe but no luggage rack or anything else so we had bags suitcase and shoes just laying around the room. More storage would have been nice. Overall though excellent and very quiet. We will stay again we we are next visiting Southsea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant guest house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean and perfect for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location in Southsea & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is in a wonderful location close to the beach. It is walking distance to Dday museum and king Henry V111 castle. The food at the restaurant was spectacular and the staff was extremely helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend Somerset House

Would highly recommend this boutique hotel. Very polite and friendly staff, lovely, comfortable room, great location, great pub a stones throw away for delicious food that offer 15% off for guests of the hotel. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

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

Good stay: clean rooms, free parking, great servic

Good stay! Clean rooms, free parking and great service. Only negative: you can hear the people above your room walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay at Somerset House.

Lovely stay at Somerset House. Staff were so hard working and the food was very good. Fresh pizza was amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023