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Novotel Southampton – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
1 West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RA, England
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Novotel Southampton
Ranked #5 of 22 hotels in Southampton
4.0 of 5 stars 347 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(15)
  • Swimming pool(9)
  • Car park(9)
  • Executive room(6)
  • Reception area(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Sofa bed(4)
  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • West Quay shopping(4)
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Helensburgh, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
“Great base for pre cruise or city break”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Spent 2 nights at the novotel southampton prior to joining the queen elizabeth. It was comfortable and well located for the centre and for ease of transfer to the port. We booked bed and breakfast and we werent disappointed. We didnt eat in the hotel other than breakfast as we chose to eat in the TJI Fridays next to the hotel as we arrived late. The second night we went to the Mayflower theatre and were delighted to discover an excellent eaterie adjacent to the theatre - the vestry.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Thank you jenger for your very kind words. They are very much appreciated and my team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed yourselves at Novotel Southampton. I look forward to welcoming you back and I am glad to hear you enjoyed the Mayflower Theatre.
Kind regards,
Glenn Findlay
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Avoid!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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This hotel is awful. Totally needs renovating, you have to pay extra for wifi! And for parking! And the toilets are separate from the bathrooms with no sink!!!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
17 January 2012
Many thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate all feedback. If you’d like to expand on you experiences further, please feel free email me on glenn_findlay@accor.com.
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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Great value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

This hotel is in a good location with secure parking. We stayed on a winter offer and got a really good price so were a little wary of what we might receive. However, the room was clean, very quiet and with good facilities. Some areas of the hotel look like they are due an update but overall the hotel is very pleasant with nice facilities, especially for children. The staff were very friendly and we had a nice stay. The upgrade cost to an executive room also seems very reasonable. Would definitely stay again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
17 January 2012
Many thanks for the review. We always welcome feedback and my team and I are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at Novotel Southampton. I hope we can be part of your future travel plans.
Kind regards,
Glenn Findlay
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Location, refreshing, clean good service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We have found Novotels in general offer that 'little bit more' to make the stay better.
-Great lobby with lots of space, games, light
-Rooms were clean, modern and had all we needed
-Location ideal for us, near to huge shopping centre and town.
-Swimming pool for the kids was good.
-Breakfast buffet was very good.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
17 January 2012
Many thanks for the positive comments, I’m happy we were able to make your stay with us so enjoyable. I hope we can welcome you back to the Novotel Southampton again very soon.
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Glenn Findlay
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Poole, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“fantastic hotel!!! The Best in the Uk!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

My Fiancee and myself went to this Novotel already 3 times and every time, we just love it!!! It's perfectly located, just a minute away from the train station. The lobby is lovely and welcoming. The Check in is fast, and we always managed to get our room before 2pm, what a good custumer service!!!

The room (we always take the executive ones, if you book in advance, it's defenitly worth every penny) are always lovely, plenty of space,the tv are huge, the beds really comfy, and you do feel like home, but even better!!!

They do have a lovely leisure facility, always clean, lovely swimming pool, and a really nice sauna...Free of charge if you stay with the hotel.

The big plus is definitly the breakfast though. I always try to not eat too much but i fail as everything is so good!!! They do have some fresh pastries, jam, cheese, ham (as a frenchman, it's heaven!!) and my fiancee always takes the full english breakfast,which is excellent too . Well, it's just fantastic food overall !!!

All the staff are very polite and answer with a big smile!!! I never have seen anyone unhelpful, which is difficult, as they do a very hard job, pleasing all those guests (and some difficult ones!!).

We are definitly coming back soon, as we live in Poole, and it's a nice getaway from our jobs. If you want a hotel in Southampton, there's only one place to go !!

Room Tip: Always book executive ones in advance, it does worth it!!!
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
9 January 2012
Many thanks for taking the time to right your review here. I will share your comments with our team which I am sure will make their days. We really look forward to you returning to Novotel Southampton.
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Address: 1 West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RA, England
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