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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent staircase.
A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a modern building in the background, and a calm water body reflecting the lights.
A bar area with stools, a wooden counter, and shelves with bottles.
A modern interior with a glass staircase, white tiled floors, and a view of high-rise buildings.
A glass observation deck with a clear view of the city below.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a small table.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and conference space. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gunwharf Quays. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and dry cleaning service. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 2 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Gunwharf Quays and a 5-minute drive from Portsmouth International Port
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 743 square feet (69 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.
Onsite venue - bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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 films

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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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. 497 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1016 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and the room was clean and well presented, plus an excellent breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, pleasant staff, decent breakfast, comfortable room, easy parking scheme using the Gunwharf Keys car park, good deals on local restraunts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, good breakfast and easy parking. Comfortable hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Good breakfast and really nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location for our stay in Portsmouth many restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, breakfast and room were all excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in good location. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You couldn’t fault the staff as they were excellent. The location of the hotel is exactly where you want to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bevin

Friendly staff, great breakfast, and elaborate thru safe area to shopping and the maritime museums
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay on our return to the UK and very good value. The room was well designed, comfortable and clean and the inclusive breakfast way the best we had for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktoras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
excellent location, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, with a great breakfast and parking. Great location for those who enjoy shopping, eating out and viastal walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we needed for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and spacious. Breakfast was very nice and plenty to choose from. Staff extremely helpful and friendly Great location. Lovely Stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant welcoming staff, breakfast could be a little hotter but still very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with basic facilities. Staff are very friendly and the breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

donar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, courteous staffs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room And bang in the middle of Gunwharf Quay and outlet shopping, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and bathroom facilities good. There is also a good choice for breakfast. Great for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location to explore Portsmouth. Parking in the Gunwharf Centre was easy and only £2 for a 2 night stay. Make sure you have your parking ticket endorsed at Reception when you check in. The hotel breakfast was good and plenty of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Great location / did what it said on the tin !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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