Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

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Located close to Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €86
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(114 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast & View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located near the beach, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG is in a walkable area with great shopping. Portsmouth International Port and Southsea Hoverport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fratton Park, or consider a night out at Wickham Estate. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD

What's nearby

  • A modern urban waterfront with a tall glass building, a canal, and surrounding commercial buildings.
    Gunwharf Quays
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A modern building with a grid of windows and a sign that reads "University of Bristol".
    University of Portsmouth
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large, intricate shipwreck with exposed wooden beams and metal structures, displayed in a museum setting.
    Mary Rose Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a stone bollard, and a paved walkway.
    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a paved plaza.
    Portsmouth Guildhall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station
    5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lady Hamilton
    5 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Frankie & Benny's
    3 min walk
  • Nando's
    3 min walk
  • Zizzi
    4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

  • Hotel near Gunwharf Quays
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, which provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), multilingual staff and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
    • A banquet hall, 2 meeting rooms and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All 130 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. 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 Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on 8 Nov 2026 start from €86, 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 Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 2 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Spinnaker Tower and Mary Rose Museum are also within 10 minutes. Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 5-minute walk and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 14 minutes.

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent for trains and buses, shopping, Spinnaker Tower, restaurants and busyness of Portsmouth Harbour. Good breakfast at the hotel too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, good breakfast, great shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for visiting the historic dockyards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, missing a shelf in the bathroom but otherwise in great condition. We found the mattress to be too hard but the room was quiet with a nice view from the window. Breakfast was nice and the dining room wasn't crowded, the only thing missing for us was fried eggs. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to the ships and Gunwharf Quay shops, cheap/free parking was another bonus. We would return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room good staff breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast Friendly staff Our room was very small with no storage great for one night We had no issues and would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to the cruise pier and next to the water with tons of shopping and restaurants. Couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay. Staff was wonderful and helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Plenty of restaurants and shopping in walking distance. Very convenient to the cruise port. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Close to historic dockyard and gunwharf shopping/quayside with its ambiance and lots of restaurants. Plus good hotel breakfast so very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the site of all the shops and resturants. Good breakfast but would liked to have seen some veggie sausages, stayed 4 nights but never had them, apart from that its a good holiday inn.👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean rooms, comfortable beds and nice views - the Holiday Inn Express exceeded our expectations. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was spare, no drawers, and the open closet very narrow. For two people on the road, it was very frustrating to have no place to hang or put anything as bathroom space was also limited. A couple of strategic hooks would have helped. Breakfast was a plus, a good hot and cold buffet. And the location is great. Near shops and historic wharf sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is fantastic, super helpful and nice. They really take care of you. The hotel needs a little upgrade, the rooms carpet seem a little old, and if you are looking for something modern / fresh it might not be the right place. The area where the hotel is located is 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a very convenient situation, near all the shops, restaurants and attractions. Good Breakfast Only gripe I have is with the beds, no where near as comfortable as Premier beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station. Very many restaurants within 5 minute walk. Breakfast included. Shopping mall with discounted prices right there. Near Docklands ship museum. Waterfront right there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,staff were friendly and helpful,breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights , like the area and Old Town Portsmouth. The Hotel is in a excellent position in middle of Shopping outlet so close to bars and restaurants. The rooms are reasonable size ,the beds could be upgraded or a decent topper for the top of mattress also pillows were a bit lumpy. A reasonable breakfast was provided a full English type or cereals, toast jam and croissants also available.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff we’re helpful, the breakfast was excellent, plenty there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room and a takeaway breakfast that we failed to take full advantage of due to limited time. Also enjoyed the free coffee available in the bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location for our stay in Portsmouth many restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Good breakfast and really nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, good breakfast and easy parking. Comfortable hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026