About this property

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

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.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and friendly staff. Very understanding as we were a bit emotional after dropping son off at uni.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice breakfasts, although very busy. Clean comfy hotel
  • Daniel
    Spain Spain
    Your staff are exceptional we arrived late on the 17th Sept and the 2 staff ladies were so helpful and reassuring after we had gone to the wrong hotel. We had a lovely chat with the Spanish lady as we had come over on the ferry from Bilbao and...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly nothing too much trouble, lovely and clean, food amazing and plenty of it, rooms perfect, everyone catered for
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The greeting was very good and friendly. The hotel is in a great position, very handy for the sites and restaurants. The staff were very helpful and everything you needed was provided. Plenty of tea and coffee in the lounge and can of...
  • Nn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, comfort (bed/shower), clean, small touches (free water, etc)
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location friendly and helpful staff good breakfast
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They had thought of everything and worked hard to provide solutions to an operational issue that was out of their control. The air conditioning wasn't working. This was communicated to us before and during our stay. Fans were already in situ as...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a fabulous place to stay! Comfy rooms; fantastic location; friendly, helpful staff, and a delicious breakfast included. Yes, the aircon was down; however there was free icecream and an ice dispenser available in the lobby, and a fan in our...
  • Becky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Air-con was broken but complimentary water and ice creams. Free pool table in the bar. Validated the car park which saved us £27. Friendly staff. Great place.

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
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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.