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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gunwharf Quays

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Restaurant
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Portsmouth
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast & View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG places you next to Gunwharf Quays and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This 130-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mary Rose Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gunwharf Quays
Guests of Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is available for GBP 2 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, plus flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 743 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

As of Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on Jan 10, 2026 start from $142.54, 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.

What's there to see around Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Portsmouth based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. You'll also find Spinnaker Tower and Mary Rose Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 2 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a bar and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG is Southampton (SOU), which is 21 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great week away

Ideal central hotel, close to shops and museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedrooms are dated but they are quiet and you can open a window. Breakfast good choice. Staff very helpful. Shopping area is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value decent rooms good breakfast to start the day staff very good 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelechi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Great Location and Comfortable Stay.

The staff were great. The room was clean and comfortable. I wish that there were electrical outlets near the bed but there were not. Also, on one evening the Liquorist Pub across from one side of the hotel became a disco. It was open till 3:00 am and you could hear the heavy beat of the music till then.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Fisher

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

Very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with group
Staff very efficient and friendly. Hotel clean. Sink in room 122 was cracked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No AC - rooms are very hot

The AC was out in the hotel. That was not told to us at check in. After a very uncomfortable nights rest, we ask for maintenance to come check our AC. We were told that it is out across the hotel & we should have been told at check in. Based on the conversation, I believe the AC has been out for a while. We were told we could open the window but that did not help at all. When we ask about a partial refund we were told to reach out to hotels.com. We also asked about checking out to find a hotel with AC but we were told that we could not get a refund. To say that the hotel has AC when it is broken is false advertising. It is a convenient location for shops & restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very central the the shops and restaurants. The staff were all very friendly and couldn't do enough for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly and helpful Room ok bathroom very tired needs attention, bed ok not that comfy. For a night stop it did the job breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly fine stay, great location. Room was fine, bathroom was fine. Everything was clean except for the glasses at the Bar. Breakfast was good, but the dining area is too small for number of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shockingly disappointed

The location of the hotel is excellent for shopping. However, the hotel itself is disappointing. One room had 5p on floor showing the lack of cleaning and toilet bowl was unclean. The view from the window was of bins and the AC wasn’t working so we were given a filthy fan as a substitute measure. The breakfast time was so busy we couldn’t find a seat for all 4 of us, we’d purchased two rooms for two couples. The breakfast was okay but cheap ingredients and seemed staff could not keep up with service. The worst part was the bed was so small, soft and lumpy. None of us slept well. We frequently stay in hotels and they are often at the higher end, yet the cost of this we would have expected at the very least comfort and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable, friendly stay.

We stayed here as our son started Uni this weekend it was therefore very convenient. Location great and lovely view of spiniker tower lit up at night . will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Not as good as previous visits.

A bit disappointing this time. Air conditioning not working - they had put fans in rooms and had water to help yourself to. Not the greatest experience with staff who seemed overworked. Breakfast both days was poor. Cooked food was overcooked and dry. Bread and pastries were dry. Slow to replace items as guests used them. Coffee machine was terrible. The room was fine. No sockets by the bed - there was a usb charging point but this didn’t work. At over £200 per night this seemed very expensive for what we got. The location is great and car parking works well - just remember to get your ticket validated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So handy for the ferry port
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MARIOS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HVAC was out, and the halls a little narrow, but the staff was excellent, the location perfect, and the morning breakfast extensive and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. We were able to check in 2 hours early as well. Very decent & plentiful breakfast. Free coffee & tea and cans of water at all times in reception was a welcome touch. Such a convenient location for Isle of Wight, Dockyard & shopping. Great to have discount in some shops & restaurants. Rooms are a little dated but more than adequate. Actually nice to have an openable window in a hotel. Shower curtain was a bit annoying but there was a clever door separating toilet which would be great if sharing a room. I found it pretty quiet even though train line outside. Obviously the usual disrespectful guests banging their doors and cases in early hours but bed super comfy & slept great. As a light sleeper this is rare! Would definitely recommend & stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025