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Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is S$166
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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Exceptional
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Twin Room with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Superking Room with Shower

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive King Room with Shower

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double with Bath

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room for 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
10 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NE

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Florence Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream Emporium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Chippy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deep Blue - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant

Upscale boutique hotel near Southsea Castle
Located close to The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and local cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, secured bike storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • Barbecues, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Florence Arms Gastro
  • The Garden Southsea

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Florence House Hotel, 2 Malvern Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE]
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered 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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 4 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant on 6 Jul, 2025 start from S$166.23, including 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 at Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant?

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Somerset 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 Southsea Castle. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Fab

Very clean, comfortable hotel. Delicious meal and breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room was comfortable, clean and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bert

This is a great hotel to stay at. Good value with a first class breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept place clean tidy and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean and perfect for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is such a great boutique hotel! Very charming and feels like home. The staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Victorian style
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a wonderful location close to the beach. It is walking distance to Dday museum and king Henry V111 castle. The food at the restaurant was spectacular and the staff was extremely helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

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

Highly recommend Somerset House

Would highly recommend this boutique hotel. Very polite and friendly staff, lovely, comfortable room, great location, great pub a stones throw away for delicious food that offer 15% off for guests of the hotel. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ali

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

Good stay: clean rooms, free parking, great servic

Good stay! Clean rooms, free parking and great service. Only negative: you can hear the people above your room walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Weekend away

Spacious clean room. Great customer service as always. Helpful staff in both the hotel and their pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

A few more days next time

Room was of a high standard. Staff were also very good. Food was great. Had a very nice stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was excellent

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really well run hotel with character in a pleasant part of Southsea. Whilst the structure of the buildings poses some constraints the staff and management overcome this with a great work ethic and service standard. I would look forward to staying again when visiting Portsmouth. :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Sadly not a great stay, cold, noisy and couldn’t get any food despite advert stating there was a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Two Night Stay

Lovely 2 night stay at Somerset House. Excellent Breakfast across the road in Florence House, this did not cause us a problem. Plenty of Restaurants about a 8 min walk for our evening meal. Hotel was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Wonderful

Beautifully decorated room number 4 Lovely old house but again beautifully decorated Parked on the road directly outside the hotel with the use of a free parking permit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

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

Lovely holiday

Lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Huge portions In restaurant and very tasty food. Finding a parking space can be tricky but free parking tokens issued if off site. Very close to sea front. Would definitely revisit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean large room very nice stay. only negative was charged 3 50 for bottle of water which could have been out of tap not a sealed top. And was a bit far out from main town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and convenient for my purpose. Reasonable value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Jolly good stay

Good stay. They were having some building work done to garden room. It did not effect our stay at all. Really good breakfast the next morning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023