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About the Hotel

The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3FD
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Close to Portsmouth Harbour
Very good
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8.3
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3.3
3.9
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Featuring a prime location, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg offers views of the harbour, and is a 9-minute walk from the rate 1765 HMS Victory Ship. Located a few moments from Aspex Gallery, this inn offers a lounge bar, a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.

Location

The 3-star hotel is superbly situated 1.4 km from Clarence Pier. The Holiday Inn Express is also within 25 minutes' walk of Haslar Lake.

This property lies close to a harbour. Numerous sights nearby include the powered armoured HMS Warrior 1860 Frigate, located 750 metres away.

St Georges Square bus stop is 10 minutes' stroll from the smoke-free hotel and within reach of is enough to get to Portsmouth Harbour train station.

Rooms

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays By Ihg features 130 rooms with coffee and tea making facilities, and such comforts as an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. Guests can make use of a separate toilet and a shower along with hair dryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The bar serves great drinks. It is located on the 1st floor. Serving British dishes, Cafe In The Park lies within 1 km of this accommodation.

Leisure & Business

The Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth offers a casino, a movie theatre, and bowling to keep guests entertained.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the historic HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
  • Try a traditional Spinnaker Tower afternoon tea with stunning views.
  • Explore the quirky shops at the famous Gunwharf Quays outlet mall.
  • Stroll through Southsea Common for breathtaking coastal views.
  • Don't miss the D-Day Story museum for an educational experience.
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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
Standard Room Hot
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room View
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room View
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 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
1300 ft
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays
400 ft
Gallery
Aspex Gallery
900 ft
17-18 The Hard
Genesis Expo
1100 ft
19 College Road
Dockyard Apprentice
1500 ft
The Hard
Jutland 1916
1500 ft
Victory Gate Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Boathouse No 4
1700 ft
Gunwharf Quays Marina Gunwharf Quays
Tall Ship Experience
500 ft
Central Building Gunwharf Quays
600 ft
Garden
The Porter's Garden
1900 ft
Restaurants
Whittard
100 ft
Unit 93B Unit 93B
The Cornish Bakery
900 ft
Millennium Walkway Gunwharf Quays
Subway
700 ft
6-7 Charter House Lord Montgomery Way Unit 6 And 7 Charter House
Pret A Manger
800 ft
Unit 79 Gunwharf Quays
Port Coffee
1200 ft
The Vulcan building
Ship Anson
1600 ft
10 The Hard
Britannia Fish and Chips
1600 ft
7 The Hard Portsea
Cafe Oasis
1600 ft
11 The Hard
Admirals Fish And Chips And Kebabs
2100 ft
60 Queen Street
The Spinnaker Cafe
3500 ft
96 Broad Street Old Portmouth
Andre's Food Bar
3000 ft
Lord Montgomery Way 9 Charter House
Getting around
City Centre
Portsmouth12 min  ·  3300 ft
Airports
Southampton Airport (SOU)51 min  ·  21.1 mi
Bournemouth (BOH)121 min  ·  49.9 mi
Train
Portsmouth Harbour4 min  ·  1000 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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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
Check-in
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