Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, secured self-parking is available at the hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per day. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve onsite parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Breakfast is available, featuring local cuisine. The specific serving hours are not detailed, but guests can enjoy dining at The Garden Southsea, a brasserie within the hotel.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property in advance to request these options.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel is not wheelchair accessible, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. There are no specific details provided about other accessibility features.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located in Portsmouth (Southsea), within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. It is 0.5 miles from Southsea Beach, 0.7 miles from Kings Theatre, and 1.3 miles from the University of Portsmouth.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Florence House Boutique Hotel Portsmouth

Average nightly price at Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$85
February	US$91
March	US$93
April	US$111
May	US$130
June	US$129
July	US$165
August	US$171
September	US$155
October	US$105
November	US$91
December	US$86

What guests think

At Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, guests highlight welcoming staff, comfortable boutique rooms, and a quiet Southsea setting near the beach, with several describing enjoyable meals and an overall relaxed atmosphere close to Portsmouth sights.

Parking is a recurring consideration: free on-street permits are provided but spaces can be scarce on narrow streets, and some guests recommend booking a paid off-road space. Room experience varies from spacious and beautifully decorated to smaller or warm; a few noted missing in-room safes or fridges, and the converted house has steep stairs and no lift. Occasional issues include a short hot-water outage, an unrepaired flush, and one complaint about a porridge order and menu clarity. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a characterful base in Southsea.

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Facilities

Parking dominates feedback: the hotel issues free on-street permits, but spaces can be limited on narrow roads; several guests recommend booking a paid off-road space. The historic property has no lift and steep stairs.

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Wanda

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in an old Edwardian home. Only issue is there is no lift & the stairs are steep. The staff was very accommodating & helped us with our luggage always. The dining room is very comfortable & the food is very good. The adjacent pub down the street is associated with the property & a short walking distance.

10

Susanne

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really great property. Quiet. Nice breakfast. The British towel warmer/bathroom heater in my room was so cool. So glad housekeeping turned it on because I had no clue. As others have said, there is no elevator so if you're an over packer like me, be prepared to potentially lug your suitcase up 3 flights of treacherous stairs. 10/10 tho, would lug up again.

10

Richard

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice old house converted into a good hotel. Spacious room, quiet, great breakfast, easy parking. Our arrival was delayed for 5 hours due to Brittany Ferries/bad weather but hotel kept in touch with us and waited on a Sunday evening for our arrival (arrived 22.30!). Will stay again.

10

Paul

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

6

Mike

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a good location, close to the beach as well as restaurants. Parking is a nightmare if you wish for a free on-street parking permit though yo can upgrade to a reserved space for extra. The room was nice, if a little basic and the bathroom had no blinds or shutters on windows that can be looked through from the apartment block across the way. Staff were really friendly also. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning was in a lovely setting and was cooked perfectly.

10

Philip

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceeded my expectations, very good central location for Southsea and easy walk into Portsmouth. Off road Parking is worth the extra as nearby streets are narrow for on road parking. The Staff are all great, the spacious room with comfortable bed and excellent breakfast - what more one ask for. We will return in spring to meet up with friends again.

10

Blaine

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Second time I have stayed here - nice big rooms, really comfy bed, very clean and staff are lovely. Breakfast was very nice too. Only negative is thay parking can be a challenge, but managed to get parked on the street a short walk away both times. The hotel provides permits for parking FOC.

10

Deborah

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Neil

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a very nice hotel the room was a good size and well presented, the bed was very comfy. The staff were very good, friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was excellent, a good range and very tasty. The availability of free on street parking is a big bonus. We will stop here again in the future

10

STEVEN

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our second stay in this group of Boutique Hotels, and we were given a complimentary upgrade which was amazing!. The group of hotels have a small number of rooms, which makes them ideal for a quiet stay and the rooms are lovely and comfy. We had breakfast included which was nice and as part of their chain there is a local pub just up the road to have a meal in, should you choose. We had Sunday dinner there was lovely. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and helpful, overall 5 stars all day long and this will be out go to hotel chain in Southsea. A great find. Tip do book your parking though as the streets are narrow and not much street parking, so worth having the piece of mind you have a car park space ready for you

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel and rooms very clean. A few maintenance issues were reported, including a brief hot-water outage and an unrepaired toilet flush.

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10

Paul

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Rob

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & tidy hotel, staff friendly & helpful. The food was very good, I would recommend this to any family with a dog.

10

Blaine

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Second time I have stayed here - nice big rooms, really comfy bed, very clean and staff are lovely. Breakfast was very nice too. Only negative is thay parking can be a challenge, but managed to get parked on the street a short walk away both times. The hotel provides permits for parking FOC.

10

Richard

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Debbie

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. Was disappointed with the breakfast choice. Our menu only had cooked breakfasts. When I asked if they had porridge etc, I was told they did (wasn’t in the menu). However I could have stood my spoon up in the porridge because it was so thick and chewy. It also had lots of honey on it, which I hadn’t asked for. This made it too sweet. Also, we had no hot water for one evening and the next morning. Overall a nice hotel and a good location.

8

Mauricio Alex

9 Nov 2022

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Edwardian property, yet small, so clean and eco friendly.

10

Deborah

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Kaarina

21 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room toilet didn’t flush and spoke with staff many times and it didn’t get repaired. I suppose because it was a weekend.

10

Neil

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a very nice hotel the room was a good size and well presented, the bed was very comfy. The staff were very good, friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was excellent, a good range and very tasty. The availability of free on street parking is a big bonus. We will stop here again in the future

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and stylish, often spacious, though some are small or feel warm; beds are praised and many rooms are quiet. A few guests missed in-room safes or fridges, and one noted a bathroom window lacking blinds.

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Jeannie

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Loved the area and truly serviceminded staff ❤️ Missed both a safe and a fridge in the room

10

John

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcome at reception, and our room was ready early! Lovely, spacious room with roomy shower room too. Varied selection of food at breakfast, and large portions! Very comfortably stay - we will Definitely return! Excellent location too!

10

James

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful boutique hotel tucked away in Southsea with a lovely restaurant. Room size and decor is great. Worth the money.

10

Richard

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice old house converted into a good hotel. Spacious room, quiet, great breakfast, easy parking. Our arrival was delayed for 5 hours due to Brittany Ferries/bad weather but hotel kept in touch with us and waited on a Sunday evening for our arrival (arrived 22.30!). Will stay again.

10

brandi

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

6

Mike

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a good location, close to the beach as well as restaurants. Parking is a nightmare if you wish for a free on-street parking permit though yo can upgrade to a reserved space for extra. The room was nice, if a little basic and the bathroom had no blinds or shutters on windows that can be looked through from the apartment block across the way. Staff were really friendly also. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning was in a lovely setting and was cooked perfectly.

10

Philip

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceeded my expectations, very good central location for Southsea and easy walk into Portsmouth. Off road Parking is worth the extra as nearby streets are narrow for on road parking. The Staff are all great, the spacious room with comfortable bed and excellent breakfast - what more one ask for. We will return in spring to meet up with friends again.

10

Blaine

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Second time I have stayed here - nice big rooms, really comfy bed, very clean and staff are lovely. Breakfast was very nice too. Only negative is thay parking can be a challenge, but managed to get parked on the street a short walk away both times. The hotel provides permits for parking FOC.

8

Rajat

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, decent location, small rooms (don’t bring large suitcases)

10

Neil

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a very nice hotel the room was a good size and well presented, the bed was very comfy. The staff were very good, friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was excellent, a good range and very tasty. The availability of free on street parking is a big bonus. We will stop here again in the future

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and welcoming, with smooth check-ins, late-arrival support, and helpful touches like luggage assistance. A minority mentioned that maintenance fixes were not resolved promptly.

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10

Wanda

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in an old Edwardian home. Only issue is there is no lift & the stairs are steep. The staff was very accommodating & helped us with our luggage always. The dining room is very comfortable & the food is very good. The adjacent pub down the street is associated with the property & a short walking distance.

10

John

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcome at reception, and our room was ready early! Lovely, spacious room with roomy shower room too. Varied selection of food at breakfast, and large portions! Very comfortably stay - we will Definitely return! Excellent location too!

10

Susanne

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really great property. Quiet. Nice breakfast. The British towel warmer/bathroom heater in my room was so cool. So glad housekeeping turned it on because I had no clue. As others have said, there is no elevator so if you're an over packer like me, be prepared to potentially lug your suitcase up 3 flights of treacherous stairs. 10/10 tho, would lug up again.

10

Richard

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice old house converted into a good hotel. Spacious room, quiet, great breakfast, easy parking. Our arrival was delayed for 5 hours due to Brittany Ferries/bad weather but hotel kept in touch with us and waited on a Sunday evening for our arrival (arrived 22.30!). Will stay again.

10

Jacqui

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with amazing staff! Food was also delicious.

10

Matthew

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Kaarina

21 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room toilet didn’t flush and spoke with staff many times and it didn’t get repaired. I suppose because it was a weekend.

10

Caroline

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, great staff, very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, would highly recommend, only a 5 minute walk to the beach.

10

Alison

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Hotel with comfortable bed, good food and welcoming, friendly staff. Would highly recommend

10

STEVEN

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our second stay in this group of Boutique Hotels, and we were given a complimentary upgrade which was amazing!. The group of hotels have a small number of rooms, which makes them ideal for a quiet stay and the rooms are lovely and comfy. We had breakfast included which was nice and as part of their chain there is a local pub just up the road to have a meal in, should you choose. We had Sunday dinner there was lovely. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and helpful, overall 5 stars all day long and this will be out go to hotel chain in Southsea. A great find. Tip do book your parking though as the streets are narrow and not much street parking, so worth having the piece of mind you have a car park space ready for you

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Location

Convenient Southsea base close to the beach and restaurants, with an easy walk into Portsmouth noted by some and a generally quiet neighborhood feel. Many reviewers were happy with the overall location.

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John

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

John

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcome at reception, and our room was ready early! Lovely, spacious room with roomy shower room too. Varied selection of food at breakfast, and large portions! Very comfortably stay - we will Definitely return! Excellent location too!

10

James

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful boutique hotel tucked away in Southsea with a lovely restaurant. Room size and decor is great. Worth the money.

10

David

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little gem set back from the coast with a nice vibe and friendly staff.

6

Mike

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a good location, close to the beach as well as restaurants. Parking is a nightmare if you wish for a free on-street parking permit though yo can upgrade to a reserved space for extra. The room was nice, if a little basic and the bathroom had no blinds or shutters on windows that can be looked through from the apartment block across the way. Staff were really friendly also. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning was in a lovely setting and was cooked perfectly.

8

Linda

20 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to the beach. Restaurant on the property was excellent. As well, the hotel served a lovely breakfast offering a nice variety of options.

10

Philip

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceeded my expectations, very good central location for Southsea and easy walk into Portsmouth. Off road Parking is worth the extra as nearby streets are narrow for on road parking. The Staff are all great, the spacious room with comfortable bed and excellent breakfast - what more one ask for. We will return in spring to meet up with friends again.

8

Rajat

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, decent location, small rooms (don’t bring large suitcases)

6

Debbie

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. Was disappointed with the breakfast choice. Our menu only had cooked breakfasts. When I asked if they had porridge etc, I was told they did (wasn’t in the menu). However I could have stood my spoon up in the porridge because it was so thick and chewy. It also had lots of honey on it, which I hadn’t asked for. This made it too sweet. Also, we had no hot water for one evening and the next morning. Overall a nice hotel and a good location.

10

Caroline

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, great staff, very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, would highly recommend, only a 5 minute walk to the beach.

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Dining

Food receives strong praise: many highlight excellent breakfasts, good variety, and enjoyable meals in the on-site restaurant or affiliated pub. One review reported dissatisfaction with a porridge order and menu clarity.

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John

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcome at reception, and our room was ready early! Lovely, spacious room with roomy shower room too. Varied selection of food at breakfast, and large portions! Very comfortably stay - we will Definitely return! Excellent location too!

10

Cath

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous stay at Florence House, excellent room and facilities and breakfast was outstanding in a beautiful outside garden area.

10

Richard

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice old house converted into a good hotel. Spacious room, quiet, great breakfast, easy parking. Our arrival was delayed for 5 hours due to Brittany Ferries/bad weather but hotel kept in touch with us and waited on a Sunday evening for our arrival (arrived 22.30!). Will stay again.

6

Mike

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a good location, close to the beach as well as restaurants. Parking is a nightmare if you wish for a free on-street parking permit though yo can upgrade to a reserved space for extra. The room was nice, if a little basic and the bathroom had no blinds or shutters on windows that can be looked through from the apartment block across the way. Staff were really friendly also. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning was in a lovely setting and was cooked perfectly.

8

Linda

20 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to the beach. Restaurant on the property was excellent. As well, the hotel served a lovely breakfast offering a nice variety of options.

10

Alexandra

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful victorian buildings which was so tastefuly decorated and so luxurious. Our bedroom no.5 was stunning and loved the wall paper. Must find where to purchase. The staff were so friendly and very tentative. It was our anniversary and there was a card left in our room when we arrived, very nice touch. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast which was delicious. Loved the pizzas, lamb and beef burgers all homemade fab. Walked 35 minutes to Gunwalk keys along the sea front lovely strole. Highly recommend and will visit again for sure. Thankyou.

10

Philip

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceeded my expectations, very good central location for Southsea and easy walk into Portsmouth. Off road Parking is worth the extra as nearby streets are narrow for on road parking. The Staff are all great, the spacious room with comfortable bed and excellent breakfast - what more one ask for. We will return in spring to meet up with friends again.

6

Debbie

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. Was disappointed with the breakfast choice. Our menu only had cooked breakfasts. When I asked if they had porridge etc, I was told they did (wasn’t in the menu). However I could have stood my spoon up in the porridge because it was so thick and chewy. It also had lots of honey on it, which I hadn’t asked for. This made it too sweet. Also, we had no hot water for one evening and the next morning. Overall a nice hotel and a good location.

10

Neil

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a very nice hotel the room was a good size and well presented, the bed was very comfy. The staff were very good, friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was excellent, a good range and very tasty. The availability of free on street parking is a big bonus. We will stop here again in the future

10

STEVEN

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our second stay in this group of Boutique Hotels, and we were given a complimentary upgrade which was amazing!. The group of hotels have a small number of rooms, which makes them ideal for a quiet stay and the rooms are lovely and comfy. We had breakfast included which was nice and as part of their chain there is a local pub just up the road to have a meal in, should you choose. We had Sunday dinner there was lovely. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and helpful, overall 5 stars all day long and this will be out go to hotel chain in Southsea. A great find. Tip do book your parking though as the streets are narrow and not much street parking, so worth having the piece of mind you have a car park space ready for you

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1 $96	2 $103	3 $102	4 $117	5 $103	6 $129	7 $183
8 $96	9 $119	10 $133	11 $118	12 $123	13 $144	14 $192
15 $99	16 $121	17 $120	18 $133	19 $110	20 $124	21 $180
22 $103	23 $171	24 $171	25 $171	26 $171	27 $151	28 $319
29 $102	30 $123

Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

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Family Room For 3

Executive Twin Room with Shower

Family Suite (Garden Annex) 2 Adults, 3 Children

Superior Superking Suite with Bath & Shower

Standard Double Room with Shower

Family Room For 4

Superior Superking Room with Shower

Luxury Twin Room with Shower

Superior Superking with Bath & Shower

Executive King with Shower

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