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Express By Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Portsmouth

The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3FD
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Rooms from  £81.00 [130 rooms total]
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Guest Rating: 4.0 / 5 4.0 / 5

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About Express By Holiday Inn Portsmouth hotel

With a superb location in the heart of Portsmouth’s vibrant waterfront development, Gunwharf Quays, this newly built modern hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed en suite accommodation, superb facilities and great service.

The hotel has a great location for business or leisure breaks and boasts 130 bright, modern and spacious rooms. All of the rooms have comfort cooling, TVs with satellite channels and movies, power showers, tea/coffee making facilities, telephones and internet connection points. Broadband wireless internet access is available throughout and the hotel’s superb facilities include 2 modern meeting rooms and a lounge and bar.

Gunwharf Quays itself has a vast number of attractions, including designer clothing outlets, restaurants, bars, a cinema, bowling, a casino and a comedy club. The hotel’s great location also offers convenient access to all of Portsmouth's many attractions, such as the Historic Dockyard, Old Portsmouth with its cobbled streets, and the waterfront, filled with traditional pubs and restaurants.

Hotel Facilities

General

  • 24-Hour Front Desk,
  • Bar,
  • Parking,
  • Safety Deposit Box.

Services

  • Business Centre,
  • Dry Cleaning,
  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Internet Services,
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 16:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site and costs GBP 2.00 per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 6.50 per hour.

Deposit

No deposit will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 18 years stay free of charge for extra beds. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Payment - We accept

  • Visa,
  • Master Card,
  • American Express.
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Important Information

Check-In Information: Check-in time is 2.00pm. The hotel cannot guarantee requests for early check-in times. If an early check-in is required, please contact reception in advance in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. You can contact reception by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email. Pets: Pets are not allowed, but guide dogs are accepted.

Room information

Most of the hotel’s 130 spacious and comfortable rooms have a view of the Gunwharf Quays complex and some have views of the canal side of the development. Each of the bright, modern rooms is well appointed and well equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Whether you are exploring the city and the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven.

Double Room more info

These rooms include a 'comfort cooling' system.

Amenities:

  • Bathroom,
  • Cable TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Pay TV,
  • Radio,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Seating Area,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Twin Room more info

Room Interior

All rooms include a 'comfort cooling' system.

Amenities:

  • Bath,
  • Bathroom,
  • Cable TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Minibar,
  • Pay TV,
  • Radio,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Seating Area,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Standard Room (Advance Purchase) more info

You will be allocated either a double or twin room. All rooms include a 'comfort cooling' system.

Amenities:

  • Bathroom,
  • Cable TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Pay TV,
  • Radio,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Seating Area,
  • Shower,
  • TV,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Telephone,
  • Toilet,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Work Desk.

Restaurants and Bars

Situated on the hotel’s first floor the bar and lounge area offer a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The bar and lounge area is a great place to enjoy a drink with friends or colleagues or to relax in the evening after a hard day’s work or a long day spent exploring the city and the region. The breakfast area is also located in the lounge area and a complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning. An impressive range of cafes, restaurants and bars are located within the Gunwharf Quays complex. From restaurants offering fine dining to fast food outlets, the complex offers a broad spectrum of dining venues and eateries, along with a selection of great bars and cafes.

Directions

Hotel Map

By Air: The hotel is approximately 15.5 miles (25 km) from Southampton Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Portsmouth Harbour, which is located right next to the Gunwharf Quays complex. Buses and ferries also run regularly from and to Portsmouth Harbour train station. By Car (from the M27 motorway): - Leave the M27 motorway at junction 12, following the M275 towards Portsmouth. - At the end of the M275, take the 2nd exit at the Church Street roundabout. - Continue on to the next roundabout and again take the 2nd exit, following the signs for the Historic Waterfront. - Stay in the left-hand lane and continue on through the traffic lights. - After the traffic lights, move into the right-hand lane and, at the next set of traffic lights, turn right into Park Road/Millennium Boulevard (signposted Gunwharf Quays). - The hotel is at the end of the road. Parking: Secure underground car parking is located at the Gunwharf Quays complex. Please take your ticket to reception for validation. Parking is free for the first 24 hours, with a charge for each additional 24-hour period thereafter. The car park is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. The car park has lifts. Please note, dedicated disabled car parking spaces are available outside the hotel entrance, with a drop-off/pick-up facility by the front door.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation