HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PORTSMOUTH GUNWHARF QUAYS BY IHG | Portsmouth ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD

“I absolutely loved being steps away from Gunwharf Quays!”view full review

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg - A waterfront hotel with inclusive breakfast and modern rooms

Located 600 meters from Portsmouth Harbour, this 3-star hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with pay movies, tea/coffee facilities, and free WiFi. Guests start their day with the included Express Start Breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans, and continental items at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg. The hotel provides 130 non-smoking rooms, including family rooms with sofa beds, and features a lounge bar for drinks and casual gatherings. Situated within the Gunwharf Quays complex, the property offers direct access to designer outlet stores, restaurants like Café Rouge and Las Iguanas, and attractions including Spinnaker Tower (0.5 km away) and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Delegates can use two meeting rooms accommodating up to 20 people theater-style, with natural light and complimentary WiFi. Self-parking is available in the Gunwharf Quays Car Park for £2 per day with ticket validation at reception.

Pros

Inclusive breakfast buffet with hot items and continental options

Direct access to Gunwharf Quays shopping and dining complex

Modern rooms feature air conditioning, free WiFi, and sofa beds in family configurations

550-meter distance to Portsmouth Harbour rail station

Pet-friendly policy allowing dogs for £15 per night

Cons

No spa or swimming facility on site

Daily £2 charge for self-parking

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19 m²

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19 m²

2 Single beds

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2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

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19 m²

1 Double bed

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City Centre

Portsmouth 1.0 km

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 34.0 km

Bournemouth (BOH) 80.3 km

Train

Portsmouth Harbour300 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Very nice Parking Value

“I was pleasantly surprised to find that my two days of parking cost only £2! Having such affordable parking available made my stay even more convenient and enjoyable, allowing me to explore without worrying about high parking fees.” view full review

Great Lounge Area

“The lounge area provided a fantastic selection of drinks, snacks, and tea and coffee. I loved being able to grab refreshments at any time, and the inclusion of an ice maker was a thoughtful touch that made my stay even more comfortable.” view full review

Good Breakfast Options

“The breakfast choices were very satisfying, with a good variety available to start my day. Despite some initial surprises with queues, I appreciated the grab-and-go option that included muffins and juices for those on the move.” view full review

Comfortable Sleep Experience

“The room featured a bed that was incredibly comfortable, ensuring that I had a restful night's sleep. Even though the room was a bit small, it was well-equipped with everything I needed, making my stay very pleasant.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD

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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD

City landmarks

Parking area

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

700 m

Museum

The Mary Rose Museum

700 m

Landmark

HMS Victory

700 m

Landmark

HMS Warrior 1860

710 m

Museum

National Museum of the Royal Navy

700 m

Museum

Portsmouth Museum

760 m

Landmark

Bonds of Friendship

610 m

Church

Portsmouth Cathedral

1.6 km

Church

Royal Garrison Church

730 m

Landmark

Round Tower

890 m

Landmark

The Guildhall Square Cenotaph

860 m

Landmark

Hms M33

700 m

Harbour

Clarence Pier

1.4 km

Museum

Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower

2.0 km

Landmark

Old Portsmouth

950 m

Museum

Trafalgar Experience

770 m

Museum

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum

2.5 km

Church

Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist

890 m

Shopping Area

Cascades Shopping Centre

1.4 km

Landmark

HMS Alliance Submarine

2.5 km

Nearby

Tower

Spinnaker Tower

380 m

Gunwharf Quays

120 m

Gallery

Aspex Gallery

250 m

17-18 The Hard

Genesis Expo

310 m

19 College Road

Dockyard Apprentice

440 m

The Hard

Jutland 1916

430 m

Victory Gate Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Boathouse No 4

510 m

Gunwharf Quays Marina Gunwharf Quays

Tall Ship Experience

130 m

Central Building Gunwharf Quays

160 m

Garden

The Porter's Garden

560 m

Restaurants

Whittard

10 m

Unit 93B Unit 93B

The Cornish Bakery

250 m

Millennium Walkway Gunwharf Quays

Subway

190 m

6-7 Charter House Lord Montgomery Way Unit 6 And 7 Charter House

Pret A Manger

230 m

Unit 79 Gunwharf Quays

Port Coffee

340 m

The Vulcan building

Ship Anson

460 m

10 The Hard

Britannia Fish and Chips

480 m

7 The Hard Portsea

Cafe Oasis

460 m

11 The Hard

Admirals Fish And Chips And Kebabs

620 m

60 Queen Street

The Spinnaker Cafe

1.1 km

96 Broad Street Old Portmouth

Andre's Food Bar

910 m

Lord Montgomery Way 9 Charter House

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PORTSMOUTH GUNWHARF QUAYS BY IHG, Portsmouth

About the Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg - A waterfront hotel with inclusive breakfast and modern rooms

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Prices and availability

How to get around?

Facilities

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Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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