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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Guests can enjoy local cuisine at two on-site restaurants, relax in beautiful gardens with coffee, and experience attentive service from the helpful staff

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Florence House Hotel & Restaurant welcomes travelers to Portsmouth with local flavors and full breakfast options. Enjoy a peaceful garden, inviting cafe, practical dry cleaning, and reliable WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is P6,095
P7,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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About this property

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

  • Upscale boutique hotel near University of Portsmouth
  • Located close to The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site local cuisine brasserie, The Garden Southsea, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
    • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and bicycle parking
    • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 2 meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Florence House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant on Jun 21, 2026 start from P6,095, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Florence House Hotel & Restaurant located?

Located in Southsea, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, and Kings Theatre. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 291 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly helpful Spotlessly clean Tasty breakfast Great location Brilliant Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent staff, nice clean room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable clean room. Breakfast was a bit chaotic as it's a small buffet area but the food was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great staff, very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, would highly recommend, only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn’t have a pet but we did see pets joining in for breakfast so obviously they are pet friendly. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay at Florence House, excellent room and facilities and breakfast was outstanding in a beautiful outside garden area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, lovely hotel, staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, decent location, small rooms (don’t bring large suitcases)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay. friendly staff, quiet area clean room which was beautifully decorated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with amazing staff! Food was also delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the area and truly serviceminded staff ❤️ Missed both a safe and a fridge in the room
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Southsea Gem

A little gem set back from the coast with a nice vibe and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Fantastic boutique hotel

Fantastic boutique hotel. Great rooms, friendly service and a fabulous breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel with comfortable bed, good food and welcoming, friendly staff. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place with lovely staff. We all slept so well and apart from the room being too warm.dispite turning radiators down, it was great, and we would stay again. Nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very clean and comfortable with great food and staff. Parking is limited but the hotel provide a permit for local on street spaces and we found one easily enough. Would happily go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice Hotel

Nice clean room, my room was a little small, but comfy none the less, Make sure you book parking as the side street are very narrow and double yellow lines. The food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The staff were helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help. Location was ideal. Dinning was a bit expensive but saying that, it was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Business Travel

Always like to stay here on business, small clean, friendly like a home from home. I tire of the bigger hotels and this suits me fine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024