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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#18 of 27 hotels in Portsmouth

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 6169 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: June 15, 2024

    8.0
    Good location in Portsmouth with great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night

    Long walk from parking area to the Hotel entrance, as it is shared with busy shopping precinct.

    Included Breakfast was superb. Included parking for overnight stays. Lots of choices for eating out options in the Wharf area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Great breakfast.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No possibility for an evening meal in the hotel. Had to go out to eat.

    Staff were very friendly. When I had a problem with the room they responded quickly with an acceptable solution. Breakfast was great. It is only a short walk to the Warrior - a beautiful sight at sunset :-)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff was very friendly!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no much it was perfect for what we needed.

    Nice hotel had everything we needed, parking was good when we found it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lobby was dark and very smelly When we left yesterday morning I could see the problem was being dealt with So I know if we.make a return booking fingers crossed the problem will be resolved.

    Clean basic location great staff very helpful and friendly Breakfast very Good all day coffee machine great

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    Location and Staff very nice but Breakfast was not that great maybe because everyone arrived at the same time so everyth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Location and staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2024

    7.0
    Great stay just shame on 2 items
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    air con in room was not the best and could not open a window so realy struggled as it was quiet warm and muggy

    Location is amazing added bonus is free parking.. Marie on reception was amazing thank you so much

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noise at night from people leaving nightclub

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay close to ferry and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Door upstairs seemed to bang when people went through Reported it

    Close to ferry and shops/waterfront

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    7.0
    Not anywhere near as good as Premier inn, which we usually use.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was small and uncomfortable. The bathroom was pretty shabby. Toilet with chip and limescale in the pan. Breakfast mediocre.

    Mainly the location, other than that very mediocre.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I do think it was a bit overpriced for 1 night…. We were Only actually there for 7 hrs - tho I have to say breakfast was fab and loved the fact you could take away if you needed too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a bit tired and my bathroom was very tired

    The staff were excellent and very helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    9.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was a waste

    Location was good and staff were really helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was poor , bathrooms need painting

    Easy to get around, comfortable rooms

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Hassle free
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs/lift to reception.

    Location - excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely, clean hotel in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At 9am there was hardly any breakfast left. There were no restaurant staff to ask.

    The reception staff were lovely and helpful. We loved the view from the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay in a superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A window in our room was half way jammed. Neither closed nor open. Our room being across a bar I was afraid it will be loud outside After I told the staff, they told me they have no maintenance on that day and that there is no other room available, but they will come look into it. Unfortunately the lady also could not fix it. I grabbed a chair, climbed up to it and sorted it out in the end. After telling the staff that it's sorted, they gave me a few coupons for complementary beverages and a couple of ice creams for my boys and apologized a few times for the inconvenience. In the end I ended up fixing (being able to shut it ) the window, and they made up for not being able to help me. All was good. Would visit again.

    The reception/breakfast area is quite roomy. There was a kind of a play corner for kids that my boys really liked. Location is nice. Lots of bars and restaurants in the area. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed/stressed but was friendly and helpful. My boys got wet shoes from the day before and the staff even gave me a blue roll and a rubbish bag for our laundry.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable and lots to see.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom to dark,

    Breakfast good and staff helpful. Parking great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast… cutlery was not the best. Would have preferred individual sachets for jam for hygiene reasons.

    Great position. Large comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Our go to hotel when visiting our son at uni. Very pleasant stay. Staff are very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed could be larger other than that all good.

    We have stayed at the hotel on five occasions visiting our Son at Uni. Buffet breakfast was as expected with a good choice of food. The location of the hotel to the shops in Gunwharf Quays can't be beaten and plenty restaurants to choose from. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Handy secure parking. Overall a good stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    7.0
    Staff lovely. Hotel in Good position for shopping. Let down by breakfast offering sadly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was poor. Hated jar of marmalade with one spoo. In it for everyone to help themselves. Not hygienic at all!! Not good value for money as sausages tasteless and bacon wet and flabby.

    The staff were very welcoming. However. The breakfast was poor. Out of the stay experience this was the weakest link. Helping yourself to marmalade out of a communal jar with one spoon in it is NOT good. Would never book breakfast again. Thought it showed defo signs of cost cutting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to shops etc

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some maintenance issues on the ground floor that needs to be addressed.

    Great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    7.0
    2nd time we’ve stayed, ideal location and fabulous staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the furniture was looking slightly tatty. The table had chips all around it and the base had paint coming off it. The sofa bed was so saggy that it was hard to get out of when it was a sofa, thankfully didn’t need to use it as a bed. In the bathroom the tiles round the toilet flush we’re all chipped - not a good finish.

    The staff, Marie and I think his name was Dan were excellent. Marie is an absolute treasure, so welcoming, friendly and helpful, a real asset.

    Stayed in May 2024

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