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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
$99
$82 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026

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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Portsmouth
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG in Portsmouth, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Gunwharf Quays and 9 minutes by foot from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Portsmouth International Port and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Spinnaker Tower.

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gunwharf Quays
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers.

This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 130 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Portsmouth? This hotel has 743 square feet (69 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
Onsite venue - bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 743 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anne

Not as good as previous visits.

A bit disappointing this time. Air conditioning not working - they had put fans in rooms and had water to help yourself to. Not the greatest experience with staff who seemed overworked. Breakfast both days was poor. Cooked food was overcooked and dry. Bread and pastries were dry. Slow to replace items as guests used them. Coffee machine was terrible. The room was fine. No sockets by the bed - there was a usb charging point but this didn’t work. At over £200 per night this seemed very expensive for what we got. The location is great and car parking works well - just remember to get your ticket validated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So handy for the ferry port
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MARIOS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HVAC was out, and the halls a little narrow, but the staff was excellent, the location perfect, and the morning breakfast extensive and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. We were able to check in 2 hours early as well. Very decent & plentiful breakfast. Free coffee & tea and cans of water at all times in reception was a welcome touch. Such a convenient location for Isle of Wight, Dockyard & shopping. Great to have discount in some shops & restaurants. Rooms are a little dated but more than adequate. Actually nice to have an openable window in a hotel. Shower curtain was a bit annoying but there was a clever door separating toilet which would be great if sharing a room. I found it pretty quiet even though train line outside. Obviously the usual disrespectful guests banging their doors and cases in early hours but bed super comfy & slept great. As a light sleeper this is rare! Would definitely recommend & stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Serge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, clean and well furnished rooms, friendly staff, and all at good value. An excellent base for a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Cannot fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked because it had AC. When we checked in AC was OOS. And Expedia knew it. We immediately checked out and got another hotel. Expedia had better refund every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air climatisé ne fonctionnait pas mais à part ça, rien de negata dire
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fine for a £50-£80 hotel. A bit over priced for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but overpriced

Pleasant, functional room, comfortable bed, bathroom ok. Nice but we did pay a lot it so would expect more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from each member of staff we felt with. Good size rooms and really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHANE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Subject: Disappointing Stay - Convenient Location, But Major Flaws My recent overnight stay at this hotel was, unfortunately, a letdown despite its convenient location for the cruise port. While the proximity is a major plus, the significant comfort issues made for a very poor experience. The room was hot and humid, a major problem exacerbated by the fact that the air conditioning was non-functional. To make matters worse, the windows did not open, leaving no way to ventilate the room. The only relief was a small, dirty fan, which did little to circulate the stifling air. For a hotel stay, particularly one paid at full price, a comfortable room temperature is a basic expectation. It was frustrating that no discount was offered for this major inconvenience, with the only compensation being a couple of cans of water. The included breakfast was equally disappointing. At 8:30 AM, the food was already of poor quality. The sausages were overcooked and seemed to have been sitting on a warmer for a long time, while the scrambled eggs were watery and unappetizing. The coffee had a burnt taste, making it difficult to enjoy. It's clear that this hotel's primary business comes from its location near the cruise port. However, it's a shame that it seems to be resting on that one advantage without investing in guest comfort. IHG should consider investing in this property to bring it up to the standard expected of the brand. I would not recommend this hotel for anyt
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the car parking being underground, distant, and safe access to it meant carrying luggage through a busy shopping mall, the hotel itself was very pleasant. Clean and comfortable, with an excellent buffet-style breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had chosen to stay there as it was dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and very friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Not to Holiday Inn standards.

The hotel’s AC was not working. We were never notified of this and apparently it has been out of service for over a week now. I found lots of long hair, both in the bathroom as well as in my bed. That was disturbing. They also did not issue washcloths for the shower and were told to use the larger hand towels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall Good Place to stay

It was a large room but definitely could do with a bit of tlc to upgrade it into something more modern. The bathroom was the only thing that let it it down a bit and could do with a really good scrub. It has an ideal location to the Harbour and for the Outlet Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025