Southampton: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Southampton side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget The Elizabeth House Hotel	Best Value voco Southampton by IHG	Luxury No.4 Carlton
Guest score	8.1/10	8.9/10	9.0/10
Reviews	2,920	2,314	448
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Southampton	Southampton City Centre	Southampton City Centre
Reference price per night	€107	€110	€274
Guests like		Location: Near cruise terminals and port with easy walking access to city centre shops. Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provide helpful service, particularly at the reception desk.	Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and attentive assistance. Location: Central position near the port, parks, shops, and local restaurants.
Guests mention		Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though guests note high parking fees and expensive drinks.	Breakfast: Delivered to rooms, though guests often find the continental selection basic or pre-packaged.
Good for		family, gym, ac, breakfast	ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose The Elizabeth House Hotel if price matters most, voco Southampton by IHG for the best balance of score and price, and No.4 Carlton if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.