With a stay at The Queens Hotel in Portsmouth (Southsea), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Gunwharf Quays and 5 minutes from Portsmouth International Port. .This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from South Downs National Park.
What's nearby
Clarence Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
University of Portsmouth - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Southsea Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Kings Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Gunwharf Quays - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Portsmouth Harbour Station - 9 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Meat & Barrel - 6 min walk
Panero Lounge - 5 min walk
The Parade Café - 4 min walk
Drift - 4 min walk
The Southsea Village - 5 min walk
About this property
The Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel offers 72 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Baroque hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the Restaurant 1865, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Portsmouth? This hotel has 125 square feet (12 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurant 1865 - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Dukes Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 to 18 for adults and GBP 9 to 9 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Dukes Bar
Restaurant 1865
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
125 square feet of conference space
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
More
Banquet hall
Baroque architecture
Built in 1861
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 to 18.00 for adults, and GBP 9.00 to 9.00 for children
Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Queens Classic Hotel
Queens Classic Hotel Southsea
Queens Classic Southsea
Queen's Hotel Southsea
Queen's Southsea
The Queens Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 877 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 877 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 877 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 877 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 877 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Feb 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good
john
Feb 9, 2026
Friendly staff, The Hotel is clean and welcoming , good evening meals.
john
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Kerry
Feb 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An amazing hotel with beautiful decor and fantastic staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Kerry
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely sized room with lots of complementary goods, helpful friendly staff and a great seafront location
Loved this place. I was visiting from Canada and really appreciated the beauty and architecture of this Hotel.
My room was lovely. The breakfasts were fantastic and the staff were much appreciated for the great service.
The Queens is a Portsmouth institution in and of itself, but after staying here, my husband (who grew up in Portsmouth) and I have found that it's also amazing! The bar, the restaurant and the hotel itself is both super cozy and top tier
The hotel is lovely, all the staff we interacted with were helpful. The room was as described and had everything we needed for our stay.
I would have given it 5 stars had there not been a wedding on which meant we could not use the bar before going out for dinner as it was full as well as the reception are and the music played late and could be heard in the rooms causing delays in sleeping.
Really great location, building and facilities in a beautiful spot. We were taking a cruise the next day and stayed at this hotel because of the location to the coast. We had ocean views from our room. The hotel itself is very well preserved and very charming. The bar and restaurant were first class as well. Would definitely stay again.
Room was clean and very well equipped. but very small for the price. Staff were friendly. Breakfast good but very expensive. Dinner (we attended a pre planned event dinner) was average.