My boyfriend and I stayed at The Clarence on a cold Sunday at the end of Jan. We booked it as a treat before he went off on a 6 month deployment and we could not have chosen better. We've stayed in a number of Portsmouth hotels in the past and nothing comes close to The Clarence. From the moment... more

First impressions do not count in this instance. Ignore the terrible high rise block of flats opposite & step into Clarence Hotel. From the staff to the room to the service, everything exceeds expectations. The room was out of this world. The food albeit only bar food, was ready quickly & presented to a high standard. Louise is an absolute... more

We stayed in the Clarence Hotel for only one night. The room was beautifully decorated, perfectly laid out and extremely comfortable. From the beginning the staff were welcoming and friendly. The whole place has a lovely cosy and warm atmosphere that immediately appeals and makes you feel comfortable and at home. The added extras, like the complimentary welcome drink, the... more

My partner and I were very lucky enough to be given an upgrade to the Luella Cherry and I must say what a fantastic and relaxing time we had. On arrival, we were greeted, offered a welcome drink and shown in and around our room. The Luella Cherry room was so comfortable and spacious, and of course the gem was... more

We stayed in the "Follow your heart" room which was great - black and white decoration with a free standing bath. The room, service and breakfast were all top class. The hotel is a pleasant walk (about 20 mins) to Gunwharf Quays. I'm already looking at possible dates for a return visit! more

We stayed in the Clarence for just one night recently, and found it to be the perfect escape. The small hotel is quiet, clean and well-presented, with friendly and relaxed service. The room was spotless and spacious, and breakfast was excellent. Many UK hotels are disappointing, the Clarence is a refreshing exception. We will certainly return, there's no need to... more

My partner and I stayed at The Clarence on the 29th of November 2009, over the past two years we have been looking for a hotel which has just that little special something. I can now happily say that after our stay in the Superior suite at The Clarence named Luella cherry we have finally found it. Every detail in... more

From the moment we arrived, 11-30pm, we were treated to excellent service, a complimentary glass of wine, use of the hotel internet and a tour of the facilities in our room. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were helpful and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfast was excellent and the hotel location was in a quiet street just... more

We stayed last month for our wedding night and decided to treat ourselves to another night here as both our birthdays fell this month, we tried a different room this time and loved it just as much. We also booked for dinner, and the food was just like the rest of the hotel, delicious and with obvious attention to detail.... more