Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3XH, United Kingdom
#12 of 34 hotels in Southampton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2092 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 10, 2024
Terry
United KingdomLocation
Facilities
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Cath
United KingdomWalk to overflow carpark needs repair in a few places and very uneven
The room was very clean
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 7, 2024
Maxine
United KingdomParking on match days. Hotel guests should have a section to park in separately.
Staff are welcoming and always helpful. We used the restaurant, great service and food.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Darren
United KingdomSofa bed a bit uncomfortable- one child cut his leg on the metal side. Would be great if there was a kettle and tea/coffee in the room perhaps?
Breakfast was fab. The view of the cricket amazing! Helpful staff too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Collin
United KingdomSmall things like not a fridge in every room. Lack of pad, paper or pens. No complementary water etc.
As we were watching the cricket it was excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Richard
United KingdomOverpriced
Good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Ninder
United KingdomNice and Quiet
Nice view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Linda
United KingdomThe bed - too firm and uncomfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Richard
United KingdomFar too expensive for a standard hotel
Everything except the price
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Cheryl
United KingdomAdjoining room door middle of our room to another Very noisy til after 12pm
East to find Clean Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Partridge
United KingdomThe in room wi fi is laughable. Achieving only 2mbps is not what I would expect at all
Very clean, great staff and comfortable rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Lukas
United KingdomNeglected cleaning of the bathroom makes it feel outdated. The aircon system hardly works, also must be very outdated
The staff were attentive and the room was fairly comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Jackie
United KingdomFirst room was dirty and had not been cleaned at all.
First room allocated was dirty, complained at reception and was upgraded by way of apology to room with pitch view and balcony. Second room very clean and of the standards we have come to expect staying there. Breakfast good. Customer service excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Oliver
United KingdomNothing
Room was lovely, view of cricket pitch so fun from the balcony, breakfast great
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Sally
United KingdomAir conditioning didn’t seem to be working properly. Lights peculiar system.
Wonderful location. Clean . With friendly staff. Loved the balcony overlooking the Cricket Ground.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Learoy
United KingdomThe TV needs upgrading. Mini fridge should be available ( not only on demand). Room service did not replace dirty glasses. Toilet tissue low quality. Shower gel dispenser was empty.
Great location, good views. Good value for money
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Barbara
United KingdomWasn't close to much.
The SPA attached.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
David
United KingdomCost for food was within current, like venue ,price range but thought that wine was overpriced .
The stay was excellent in all respects .Room overlooking the Cricket ground was excellent We used the restaurant for breakfast and dinner and enjoyed good quality and fast service .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Robert
United KingdomHilton app did not work, online check in and digital key did not work
Easy to get to. Not far from cruise terminal
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Richard
United KingdomIt would have been nice to have bottles of water and a few biscuits in the room.
Location and restaurant
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Christine
United KingdomExorbitant charges to use leisure facilities/ spa. No biscuits!!! Horrible little old fashioned plastic milk containers. Poor quality tea bags. Only one chair in the room. Not a great choice in the restaurant and it did smell a bit of old oil. Quite expensive for the level of cuisine. Entrance area bleak.
Bright spacious rooms. Well stocked bathrooms including face flannels. Comfortable beds Pleasant outlook Nice staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Warren
United KingdomNo teaspoons in room needed for tea bags and stirring.
Been there before and always welcoming. Food good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Pamela
United KingdomI would have expected that we would be able to use the pool at the cost of the room. we paid 597 and were told we would have to pay to use the pool and sauna. Not great!
It was a lovely stay for the Easter break, lovely food and the staff were friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Christine
United Kingdomexorbitant charge to use pool and spa and not within walking distance of anything interesting except the cricket ground
spacious rooms, bright and clean
Stayed in April 2024
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