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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near The D-Day Story

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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant offers a warm welcome in the heart of Portsmouth, with two on-site restaurants serving up local cuisine and full breakfast options. Relax in the garden or enjoy a coffee at the cafe, then take advantage of dry cleaning services and WiFi to make your stay seamless. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £88
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
Sample local cuisine at two restaurants and bars, or dine al fresco. Vegan, vegetarian, and British options satisfy all palates. The cafe adds morning charm.
Deep sleep dream nest
Drift off into blissful slumber on hypo-allergenic, premium bedding. This hotel's curated, individual decor adds charm to each restful sanctuary.

Room options

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Executive King with Shower | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive King with Shower

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Superking Room with Shower | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Superking Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Superking with Bath & Shower | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Superking with Bath & Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room for 3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room for 4

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Twin Room with Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Twin Room with Shower | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Twin Room with Shower

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite (Garden Annex) - 2 adults, 3 children

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
2 Malvern Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NA

What's nearby

  • Southsea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kings Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The D-Day Story - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southsea Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pyramids Centre Portsmouth - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive
  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 10 min drive
  • Portsmouth & Southsea Station - 10 min drive
  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bay Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Florence Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

  • Florence House Hotel & Restaurant puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kings Theatre and The D-Day Story. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Garden Southsea, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 10 per day)
    • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reception hall
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Garden Southsea – This brasserie specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs GBP 10 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Florence House Boutique Hotel Portsmouth
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Southsea Florence House Boutique Hotel Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Southsea

Frequently asked questions

Does Florence House Hotel & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes, The Garden Southsea offers al fresco dining and local cuisine.

What's the area around Florence House Hotel & Restaurant like?

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Kings Theatre.

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Reviews

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, or freshly made with a varied selection and large portions. (33 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfy rooms, beautiful breakfast, lovely staff.
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has a good location near Southsea Beach and is definitely value for money
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff friendly helpful Spotlessly clean Tasty breakfast Great location Brilliant Would definitely stay again
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasent staff, nice clean room, great breakfast
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was lovely staff very happy and helpful
Alfredo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Staff and a great Hotel. Parking was easy and there was a very good bar across the road that stayed open until people stopped drinking! Super stay. Great Location
Stefan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and attentive and room was clean and comfortable.
Nathan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable. The breakfast was freshly made and of good quality. The location was very convenient and close to Hovercraft station if you want a day trip to Isle of Wight.
Mastooreh, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly staff, especially front desk lady when we checked in, she was v helpful re local restaurants. Good choice for breakfast & nice comfy room with great shower
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We love this place and have seen it grow. Always welcoming, clean and the perfect spot for everything.
Kerry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We paid for parking and were very happy to find a reserved place with our name on it as it’s a busy area so clos to the sea. It’s well placed for access to the sea and buses. Breakfast was very pod and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, we had two dogs and stay were so welcoming and a lovely spacious ground floor Florence suite made taking them out easy. Food great too
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great staff, very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, would highly recommend, only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Caroline, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Parking was difficult and needed to be paid for. Bed was clean and lots of nice pillows. Rooms could do with a deep clean. Breakfast was excellent.
rebekah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay at Florence House, excellent room and facilities and breakfast was outstanding in a beautiful outside garden area.
Cath, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, lovely hotel, staff and breakfast
neil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff, decent location, small rooms (don’t bring large suitcases)
Rajat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely stay. friendly staff, quiet area clean room which was beautifully decorated
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with amazing staff! Food was also delicious.
Jacqui, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Loved the area and truly serviceminded staff ❤️ Missed both a safe and a fridge in the room
Jeannie, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Southsea Gem

A little gem set back from the coast with a nice vibe and friendly staff.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic boutique hotel

Fantastic boutique hotel. Great rooms, friendly service and a fabulous breakfast. Highly recommended.
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with very welcoming staff. Room was wonderful and decorated beautifully. Highly recommend for anyone hoping for a couple of nice days in Southsea.
Matthew, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff were very pleasant . Breakfast offering was very good with attentive service. Unfortunately the additional bed in the room was extremely uncomfortable. It needs to be thrown away, Shame.
Nicky, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel with comfortable bed, good food and welcoming, friendly staff. Would highly recommend
Alison, 1-night trip