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Reviews of Keppels Head Hotel

24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT, United Kingdom

#19 of 27 hotels in Portsmouth

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Review Score

Based on 1739 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    9.0
    I went away with my husband for a couple of nights and couldn’t fault anything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was fantastic. It’s a lovely clean, friendly hotel has everything you need and the breakfast was freshly cooked not buffet 😊 will definitely go back!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    7.0
    OK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was very weak. Really needs updating to a more powerful output. Very disappointing given the bathroom was lovely otherwise.

    Location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Breakfast and staff were brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Disappointed slightly with original room but was good value really

    We were pleased to be upgraded when our shower was found to be leaking. Room at front of hotel. Very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay within easy walk of many gorgeous sites, shopping and restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs up to the rooms and it was a bit warm and stuffy. Had to open the window to cool off which made it loud with the street and traffic noise.

    The staff were very helpful and polite. Nice sized room and comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    would definitely recommend this hotel - good pricing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It is clean and comfy if not a bit hot in the hotel (rooms have air con and fans tho). 80% of the staff was absolutely lovely. too much musak everywhere ;-)

    breakfast was perfect and the location could not be better to explore the shipyard and enjoying the wharfs. The parking was a plus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    Great location amd good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car park is tight, and if full could be hard to exit. Bedroom had cobwebs on light fittings. No hairdryer in room, have to ask reception.

    Great location for gun wharf and the dockyard. Large comfy bedroom. Friendly staff. Bar open 24/7. Breakfast cooked to order.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    A Beautiful hotel with friendly staff and great food, however a very noisy stay on this occasion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately, on this visit I had a room on the lower floor which was adjacent to some sort of fan motor which I could hear running at night. I could also hear extra motors starting up early in the morning (presumably from the kitchen) Also overlooking the side road where the HGV's parked whilst making there deliveries - so even more noise.

    The Location is Perfect. The Hotel is very nicely decorated. The Staff are always very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are good value for money and there is a good choice of items from the buffet and also a very nice cooked breakfast. The bathrooms are very modern. The rooms are very well serviced. The hotel bar is staffed all night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms needs updating and the electrical cables can be better hidden. There is a water leak in one of the room

    Very friendly staff. The restaurant is very elegant looking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much

    Fantastic location for the Historic Dockyard. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Unexpected Japanese twist to the evening menu.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Perfectly Located Good Quality Hotel for visiting Portsmouth Historic DockYard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. We had a very enjoyable stay.

    Keppels Head Hotel is an old hotel so externally one could get the wrong impression. Just remember its a historic building. Internally it is a modern well decorated well kept hotel. Best of all for this hotel is its location ! Opposite is The Spinnaker but more importantly 200 yards away is the entrance to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This epic museum requires at least 2 days to see it all. Very tiring days ! And to have this hotel so near after a long day is perfect. Added bonus for us was a car park that was Free.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful ambiance and history.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't like the two single beds zipped together. We like to cuddle and spoon in bed and it was too bloody uncomfortable to do that 🙁

    We love the situation of The Kepple's Head, the friendly staff and our sea view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    shower was cold

    location excellent for Historic Dockyard etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    9.0
    Convenient location, I would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location with a good view of the Spinnaker Tower and Warrior. Breakfast could do with a little more variety on the buffet but otherwise very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outside of hotel doesn't reflect the inside and the facilities. Outside quite off putting

    Free car park adjacent to hotel. Location could not be better. Shops and restaurants 5 minute walk away.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay in Portsmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress was too hard for my usual liking

    Friendly , helpful staff, good close distance to pubs, Gunwharf and Dockyard attractions

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    one door needs a slow close fitted, banged all night, due to

    breakfast was great , really good value

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    8.0
    Weekend In Portsmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The car park is a few feet away from the hotel through 2 metal gates. The car park can get very full and can be quiet tight with big motors in it.

    The location of the Keppels Hotel was very good, central to most things and the bus station and train station were opposite and the ferry terminal was very close. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast which was included with our stay was very nice. The bar is open quite late and is a very relaxing place with comfortable chairs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower not very hot or powerful

    Breakfast excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

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

    Convenient for the ferry.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    A perfect place to stay for a weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was our second stay here so must be good. Fantastic location for Historic Naval Museum, Free Parking, Good Size Telly in bedroom, nice breakfast, friendly staff. A perfect place to stay for a weekend away

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't use ac and it was quite warm and stuffy.

    Great location. Staff was nice. Room comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Well located, good value, comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress hard.

    Building had historic character. Room extremely clean. Location very convenient. Freshly cooked breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Not up to the usual standard
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact that our room wasn't cleaned completely, had to ask for toilet rolls twice and coffee for the room. Also a sponge scourer was left in the Bathroom on the Tuesday. The glasses were only cleaned on the Thursday.

    Breakfast choices. Convenient location for us

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Asked for ice water on leaving day due to a 5hr drive up country and was told no ice, received warm tap water on a hot day like to day, ended salty

    Location is fantastic, parked the car up and was able to walk to everything we wanted

    Stayed in May 2024

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