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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth International Port
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 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
(32 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

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

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 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
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • HMS Victory - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chiquito - ‬3 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, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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)
  • 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
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 Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on Nov 9, 2025 start from $107.26, 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies 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. 526 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1039 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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best holiday Inns I have stayed at. The free breakfast was a real plus as was the free parking for 24hrs followed by parking for £2 a day. For Portsmouth you can’t beat this hotel. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a brief stay but the hotel was excellent. Staff were super helpful. Room was very clean and had everything we might need including iron. Very comfortable. Breakfast was included and very tasty with lots of options. Didn’t like coffee but seems to be same in many hotels using the type of machine they have. Great location and easy parking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mbuga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The A/C wasn’t working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirk, The Villages

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Dunstable

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Very disappointing stay. The AC was out in the hotel. The common areas (hallways, breakfast area) were unbearably hot. Our room was OK with the windows open and fan but we couldn’t sleep with the noise coming in from the busy restaurant and club area surrounding the hotel. Although we checked with the staff when we arrived at 9:00 am, and again at 1:00 pm we weren’t notified about the AC problem until we checked in at 3:00, leaving us little to no time to make alternative reservations for the night. When we checked in at 3:00 our room wasn’t ready. We needed to wait in hot breakfast area until about 3:45. Sofa was stained, rest of the room was ok. Not a good stay, would not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

aamir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Height of the summer, faulty air-conditioning for the duration of stay. Temperatures in the room hitting 28-29C. Windows sealed. For security! Very dated small room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable clean & tidy.

My first stay at Gunwharf Holiday Inn. Lovely cozy hotel. Close to all restaurants, railway station and outlet shopping. Hotel was clean, neat and tidy. The air conditioning wasn’t working but the staff accommodated us with 3 table fans . The weather was quite pleasant, so didn’t mind the air conditioning not working. Breakfast options were very good too. Will definitely be visiting the hotel in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Positive - Hotel location and amenities were very good . Staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast . Negative - Aircon was not working in the Hotel broken for a while and they don’t know when it will be mended .was not informed prior to our visit .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always good but in the hot weather the air con was not working. Whilst room fans were provided, it was uncomfortable. Outside of this, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came in on a Ferry from Jersey. This hotel was a short taxi ride from the terminal. The staff was great and shopping galore!!!!! Right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fine overall friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Irvine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice hotel

Nice clean hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Room very clean and spacious. The breakfast was varied plentiful and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to Portsmouth Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located, basic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

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