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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Gunwharf Quays

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Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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

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

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

About the area

Portsmouth

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG places you steps from Gunwharf Quays and within a 10-minute stroll of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Portsmouth hotel include HMS Victory and within 30 minutes you'll find Portsmouth International Port.

What's nearby

  • Gunwharf Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Portsmouth - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mary Rose Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Hotel with a bar, steps from Gunwharf Quays
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 743 square feet (69 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 743 sq ft of conference space
  • 69 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 2 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG on 15 Mar 2026 start from NZ$169.54, including 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.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG has a self car park for GBP 2 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG is Shanklin Beach (19.2 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors speak well of the free continental breakfast here! Served daily, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG?

Dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, with food and water bowls on offer.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was tired. Shower was blocked. Sink was all cracked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Ran out of water in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Muriel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
On arriving to the hotel in the evening, it took the receptionist took 30mins to find my booking which was frustrating, despite showing them my booking confirmations and receipts . After finally getting my key I was then told there was no hot water at the hotel. There was mention of moving to another hotel but after a 14hr day working I didn’t want to travel more, and had no transport to get me there. I was assured it would be fixed ASAP but woke up in the morning to the water still being cold. An awful start to my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, just as expected, staff were friendly, polite, , breakfast was plentiful, something for everyone, keep up the good work, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast selection brilliant. Staff very friendly and helpful will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just met expectations, clean, comfortable, ok breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value parking. Hotel itself was ok for work but nothing special. Found hair in the sink, room was a little worn are the edges. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and a delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is lovely but the room . Shower room and worst of all the restaurant were in an unacceptable level of grubby!!! Dusty everywhere and glass ware dirty and toasters dirty and the trolley was impossible dirty of months of being clean or even wiped. On top the hotel is very tired un painted walls, ripped carpets…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
It was ok but not very hot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaspreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The charges for room service was a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes very safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kai Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ventilation in room simply does not work. Temperature fixed at 35degrees all night Informed night reception, who advised to just switch off if too hot! ie, no air in room. Fantastic check in staff, friendly service at breakfast, but room is not comfortable for this reason.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for many of Portsmouth attractions all within walking distance, friendly & helpful staff, great breakfast with plenty of healthy options as well as full English, & offer a takeaway service if your to rushed or have attractions planned. Hotel is spotless & we found it great value for money. Would definitely pay a return visit & recommend to family & friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were able to check in at 11:30am which was great, could then checkout the shops nearby. Very helpful staff. Great breakfast offering.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing great. Nothing bad. Expectations met.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, and quiet, the lack of water pressure and hot water was soon rectified, breakfast was well presented with a good choice of continental or hot food, overall would recommend this hotel a big shout to Finn the receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very helpful, warned us there was no hot water which is why I have not given this review a 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Loughborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got what I expected. Convenient for Historic Dockyard museum attractions. Good car parking option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025