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The Clarence Boutique Rooms

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Superior King with Double Spa Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Travelers enjoy genuine British cuisine at two restaurants in The Clarence Boutique Rooms. A café offers daytime refreshments, and two bars provide evening relaxation. Multilingual staff assist with local attractions, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £92
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Executive King with Shower | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Executive King with Shower

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Very good
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Basic Twin Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior King with Double Spa Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior King with Double Spa Bath

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King with Bath (no shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Executive King with Bath (no shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King with Bath (no shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior King with Bath (no shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King With Shower (No Bath) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior King With Shower (No Bath)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Clarence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2LQ

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arepa 2Go - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Clarence Boutique Rooms

Upscale hotel near Southsea Castle
Located close to The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, The Clarence Boutique Rooms provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and British cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), multilingual staff and 2 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Florence Arms(3 min walk)
  • The Garden 2 mins walk

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 alternative 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Clarence Hotel Southsea
Clarence Southsea
Clarence Hotel Portsmouth
The Clarence

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clarence Boutique Rooms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Clarence Boutique Rooms on 21 Sept 2025 start from £92.4, 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 The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

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?

Checkout 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.

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The Clarence Boutique Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 245 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Valerie

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

6/10 Okay

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

LARS

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

10/10 Excellent

Jil

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

10/10 Excellent

Jil

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

6/10 Okay

Emma-Louise

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023