24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT, United Kingdom
#19 of 27 hotels in Portsmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1739 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 3, 2024
Tabitha
United KingdomThe 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
Paul
United KingdomShower 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
Sandra
United KingdomDisappointed 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
Catherine
PortugalThe 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
Catherine
United KingdomIt 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
Philippa
United KingdomCar 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
Shep69
United KingdomUnfortunately, 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
Carmina
United KingdomThe 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
Selwyn
United KingdomNot 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
James
United KingdomNothing. 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
Sophia
United KingdomWe 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
Alasdair
Australiashower was cold
location excellent for Historic Dockyard etc.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Paul
United KingdomGreat 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
Hughed
United KingdomOutside 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
Grahame
United KingdomMattress 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
Mary
United Kingdomone 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
Jacqueline
United KingdomThe 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
David
United KingdomShower not very hot or powerful
Breakfast excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Holderness
United KingdomConvenient for the ferry.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThis 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
Wayne
United States of AmericaCouldn'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
Anthony
United KingdomMattress hard.
Building had historic character. Room extremely clean. Location very convenient. Freshly cooked breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Anna
United KingdomThe 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
Rebekah
United KingdomAsked 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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