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About the Hotel

The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD
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Next to Portsmouth Harbour
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Overview

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays hotel is located within the vibrant Gunwharf Quays complex, featuring shops, restaurants, and attractions. A prime location allows guests easy access to iconic sites like the Spinnaker Tower and the historic HMS Victory. The hotel offers a comfortable stay with essential amenities included, such as breakfast.

Rooms

The hotel provides 130 guest rooms featuring air conditioning and power showers. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities for added convenience. Family rooms are available with additional sofa beds to accommodate children.

Dining

Guests can enjoy the complimentary Express Start Breakfast(TM) featuring scrambled eggs, sausages, and continental options. The lounge bar invites relaxation with coffee, drinks, and live television sports for entertainment. Nearby dining options include various cafes, bars, and restaurants within the Gunwharf Quays area.

Location

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth is strategically located near major attractions and retail venues. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre offers a diverse range of designer outlets and eateries just steps away. Historic sites such as the Mary Rose and Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum are within a short drive from the hotel.

Business Facilities

The hotel features two flexible meeting rooms accommodating up to 20 delegates theatre-style. Free Wi-Fi is available in meeting spaces, along with on-site parking for convenience. Refreshments can be pre-ordered to suit business needs.

Highlights

Rooms: 130 guest rooms with air conditioning

Dining: free Express Start Breakfast(TM)

Location: Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre

Business: two flexible meeting rooms

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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2 persons
19 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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2 persons
19 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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2 persons
19 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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2 persons
19 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Portsmouth 1.0 km
Airports
Southampton (SOU) 34.0 km
Bournemouth (BOH) 80.3 km
Train
Portsmouth Harbour300 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Handicap parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD
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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD
Nearby
Tower
Spinnaker Tower
380 m
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays
120 m
Gallery
Aspex Gallery
250 m
17-18 The Hard
Genesis Expo
310 m
19 College Road
Dockyard Apprentice
440 m
The Hard
Jutland 1916
430 m
Victory Gate Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Boathouse No 4
510 m
Gunwharf Quays Marina Gunwharf Quays
Tall Ship Experience
130 m
Central Building Gunwharf Quays
160 m
Garden
The Porter's Garden
560 m
Restaurants
Whittard
10 m
Unit 93B Unit 93B
The Cornish Bakery
250 m
Millennium Walkway Gunwharf Quays
Subway
190 m
6-7 Charter House Lord Montgomery Way Unit 6 And 7 Charter House
Pret A Manger
230 m
Unit 79 Gunwharf Quays
Port Coffee
340 m
The Vulcan building
Ship Anson
460 m
10 The Hard
Britannia Fish and Chips
480 m
7 The Hard Portsea
Cafe Oasis
460 m
11 The Hard
Admirals Fish And Chips And Kebabs
620 m
60 Queen Street
The Spinnaker Cafe
1.1 km
96 Broad Street Old Portmouth
Andre's Food Bar
910 m
Lord Montgomery Way 9 Charter House
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
130
Former name
holiday inn express portsmouth gunwharf quays, an ihg hotel
Questions of the users
About Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg
Is parking offered free of charge at the hotel? Also, can guests check in earlier than the standard time?
05 March 2024
Parking is complimentary for the first 24 hours, and then it costs £2 per day. Early check-in is not guaranteed, but you may inquire at reception.
Are debit cards, such as Visa, accepted for payments at the hotel?
12 April 2024
Yes, debit cards are accepted.
Can you provide information about the cost of parking during a stay?
15 February 2024
The first 24 hours of parking are free, and subsequent days are charged at £2 per day. Payment is made inside the car park.
Is there a designated parking area for hotel guests? If so, where is it located?
20 January 2024
Guests should use the Gunwharf Quays underground car park, which offers free parking for the first 24 hours and then £2 per day afterwards.
Is breakfast included in the overnight stay at the hotel?
18 April 2024
Breakfast is complimentary for all guests staying at the Holiday Inn Express.
What are the breakfast serving hours during the weekdays and weekends?
10 February 2024
Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends.
Are the hotel facilities accessible to all guests, including those with mobility needs?
25 March 2024
Yes, the hotel is equipped with accessible features, including lift access to all floors and dedicated storage for mobility scooters.
Can guests store their luggage before check-in or after check-out?
27 May 2024
Yes, luggage storage is available for guests before check-in and after check-out.
Is the hotel pet-friendly? Are there any additional fees?
09 June 2024
Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly and allows service animals. A fee of £15 per night applies for pets.
Are there amenities for disabled guests to make their stay more comfortable?
14 July 2024
The hotel provides accessible features, such as accessible parking, ramps, and visual alerts for hearing-impaired guests.

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