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Somerset House Hotel has been restored to the original splendor of its Edwardian roots. It offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking, just 450 yards from Southsea Beach. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, reservation is required. All bedrooms and bathrooms are individually designed, offering stylish and comfortable furnishings. Each room features a LCD TV, and vegan friendly toiletries. A Full a la carte breakfast is served each morning. The Somerset House Hotel offers two full service restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining area in their garden space with woodfire grill, pizza oven including varied vegetarian and vegan options. Year round dining is offered at The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant steps away from the property. Somerset House Boutique Hotel is the second hotel in The Mercer Collection group of boutique properties. The historic Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior warships are less than 10 minutes' drive away, along with the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Center and Portsmouth Harbor Railway Station are also less than 10 minutes' away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking available


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    perfect location , very clean , great food and service
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A large room with very comfy bed, great shower & very good breakfast.
  • Homer
    United States of America United States of America
    great location, excellent customer service, clean and comfortable room

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • The Garden Southsea (Lunch & Dinner)
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian • Pizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Breakfast
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The property offers either free street parking or paid premium private parking (limited) - please pre book with the property after reservation.

    Check in is directly opposite the property.

    Please note the property does not have an elevator to upper floors.

    Breakfast is served from 07:00 - 10:00 during the week or 08:00 - 10:00 at weekends and bank holidays.

    Please note that all rooms are individually decorated. If you wish to request a particular style of room, please contact the property after booking.

    Flexible cancellation terms are not applicable to any bookings of 3 or more rooms.

    There is an extra fee of GBP 15 per dog, paid in advance. Please inform the property before arrival if you wish to travel with pets.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

    • Check-in at Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental

    • Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is 1.2 miles from the center of Portsmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant has 3 restaurants:

      • The Garden Southsea (Lunch & Dinner)
      • The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant
      • Breakfast

    • Room options at Somerset House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family
      • Twin