ROYAL BEACH HOTEL, Portsmouth

Royal Beach Hotel - A Victorian seafront hotel with Solent views, free parking, and conference facilities

Standing proudly on the seafront at Southsea, this historic 3-star hotel offers panoramic views over the Solent, with many bedrooms overlooking the sea and Isle of Wight. The attractive rooms at the Royal Beach Hotel include a full en suite bathroom, a large Freeview TV, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. A continental or full English breakfast is served each morning at the Royal Beach Hotel's Ark Royal Restaurant, which features vintage chandeliers and serves a blend of traditional English and international food. The property provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar with large-screen television for sports, and a computer station in the lobby. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities make the Best Western Royal Beach Hotel suitable for events. The bus stop opposite the hotel provides access to local attractions, including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (3 km) and Cumberland House Natural History Museum (0.5 km). Free onsite parking is available with overflow complimentary parking in adjacent streets.

Pros

Free onsite and adjacent street parking

Panoramic Solent and Isle of Wight views from many rooms

Direct bus access to attractions from opposite stop

Extensive conference and banqueting facilities

24-hour room service available

Cons

No spa or pool facilities on property

Some ground-floor attractions require vehicle or public transport access