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    Somerset House Boutique Hotel

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    #9 of 40 Hotels in Portsmouth
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    10 Florence Road | Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2NE, England
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    4.5 392 reviews
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    • Very good21%
    • Average6%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    10 Florence Road Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2NE England See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Room Service
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    4 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Comfortable,clean and excellent food

    We enjoyed a lovely two night stay. The suite was large, airy and spacious. We ate at The Florence Arms and enjoyed wonderful food and served by excellent staff who were knowledgeable and informative about their menu. The only drawback with the hotel collection of...More

    Thank Linda A
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Excellent

    Somerset House is a well renovated Victorian villa which provided us with a very comfortable one night stay before heading to France the next morning. We liked the character of the building, the peaceful ambience and the very helpful staff who co- ordinated an early...More

    Thank NigeandJane
    Reviewed 7 September 2018
    Most enjoyable.

    Interesting collection of 7 Victorian Villas near the seafront in Southsea which combine to make a very good "hotel". The Lithuanian lady who greeted us was exceptionally good at her job and first impressions are so important. The superior room was first class, the breakfast...More

    Thank LordOddie
    Response from Reception1113, Manager at Somerset House Boutique HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very pleased that you were well looked after all throughout your stay, being a smaller hotel, we take pride in the level of service that enables us to provide. It would be our pleasure to...More

    Reviewed 1 September 2018
    Amazing two night break

    The hotel was recommended to us. And we would now highly recommend it to others. The room (Somerset House suite) was spacious, clean, light and airy. The staff were superb, friendly and very helpful. We ate in the gastro pub (Florence Arms) on the first...More

    Thank markss12018
    Response from Reception1113, Manager at Somerset House Boutique HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Mark, we are very pleased to read your review. It is great that you enjoyed your stay in our Suite. Your kind comments have also been passed onto The Florence Arms team, who were also delighted by your feedback! We are grateful that you...More

    Reviewed 25 August 2018
    Fabulous Stay

    Couldn't fault anything, It was the small attention to detail that made an amazing stay, and the staff noticing what you need before you even ask for it. Exceptional Service from all the staff. Would definitely go back again, but hopefully for longer next time.More

    Thank U4156ENkaren
    Response from Reception1113, Manager at Somerset House Boutique HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your review. To say that we are without fault is a very high compliment that we very much appreciate and your kind comments have been passed onto the Somerset House team, whose pleasure it was to assist you during your stay. We...More

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    The Somerset House Hotel has been restored to the original splendour of its Edwardian roots. It offers boutique rooms with free Wi-FI, just a 5-minute walk from Southsea Beach. The stylish bedrooms all feature …More satellite TVs and comfortable beds are adorned with Egyptian cotton sheets. The hotel is close to Southsea Common and Southsea Castle. Southsea Hovercraft Port is about 1 mile away, and is a quick way to reach the Isle of Wight. Our very popular Boutique Gastro Pub The Florence Arms is just next door Less
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    Free Parking
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
    Dry Cleaning
    Golf Course
    Meeting Rooms
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Spa
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
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    Awards & Recognition
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    Hotel Style
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    Romantic
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    7
    Price range
    US$ 77 - US$ 194 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Somerset Hotel Portsmouth
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > Hampshire > Portsmouth
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Family
    ,
    Romantic
    ,
    Business
    ,
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    7
    Price range
    US$ 77 - US$ 194 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Somerset Hotel Portsmouth
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > Hampshire > Portsmouth
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    Room Tips
    "The superior room was very good."
    LordOddie
    7 Sep 2018
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    "Eat in the pub!"
    markss12018
    1 Sep 2018
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    "There is no lift for the upstairs rooms."
    MickyLou1979
    21 Aug 2018
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    "Do not book room 7"
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    11 Jul 2018
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