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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
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is P6,273
P7,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Room options

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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 WiFi

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

Superior Superking Room with Shower

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

View all photos for Superior Superking with Bath & Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Shower

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a wall with a floral pattern.

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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a chair.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room for 4

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a chair, and a door.

Executive Twin Room with Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Twin Room with Shower

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 Twin Trundle Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Southsea, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant is near the airport and near the beach. The D-Day Story and Kings Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Portsmouth Guildhall and Spinnaker Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
Map
2 Malvern Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NA

What's nearby

  • Kings Theatre with a marquee reading "ON THE THORNHILL."
    Kings Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • An exhibition with framed artworks on display.
    The D-Day Story
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic fort entrance with cannons, a wooden archway, and a sign about Southsea Castle.
    Southsea Castle
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A building with a sign reading "University of Portsmouth" and a tree in front.
    University of Portsmouth
    3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southsea Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

  • Upscale boutique hotel near Kings Theatre
  • 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 a reception hall
    • Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and multilingual staff
    • Concierge services, 2 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
    • 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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 20 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 20 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
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 20 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 Jul 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant on Aug 2, 2026 start from P6,273, 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

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a good location near Southsea Beach and is definitely value for money
Stayed 1 night 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

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely staff very happy and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and attentive and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place and have seen it grow. Always welcoming, clean and the perfect spot for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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

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

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

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

neil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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