Florence Suite Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the best-rated hotel in our Portsmouth sample, in a quiet street a short walk from the beach and pier, at a price below the city median. Skip it if you need a car-friendly stay on a tight budget, since some guests find parking costs high.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Portsmouth. It is an officially rated 4-star hotel with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from 348 reviews, the top score among the 7 properties we compared.
It suits couples and short-break travellers who want a calm base close to the seafront and a restaurant on site. Families can look too, as family rooms are listed, and the property is tagged as pet-friendly.
Skip it if you expect a 5-star hotel. None made our shortlist here. Drivers should also read the comments on parking costs below.
Location and getting around
The address is 6 Malvern Road. Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 and describe a quiet area a short walk from the beach, the pier and restaurants.
Fratton Park is about 2.1 km away, roughly 26 minutes on foot.
Portchester Castle is about 6.4 km away, some 80 minutes on foot, and Fareham is about 10.2 km away, around 128 minutes. Both are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified on foot.
What guests say
Staff come out well. Reviewers describe a friendly, helpful team, a warm welcome and efficient service.
The quiet street close to the seafront is the other thing guests like most.
Value is where views differ. Many regard the hotel as good value, but some find the room rate and the parking charges high.
Price and how it compares with our other Portsmouth picks
The reference price was €121.23 per night. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The sample median in Portsmouth was €128.23, putting this about 5% below it.
Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG, was €106.08 with a score of 8.2 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, was also €121.23, with a score of 8.7 and 4 stars.
So the Luxury and Best Value picks cost the same at reference prices, with this one scoring 0.1 points higher. Against the Budget pick, you pay about €15 more per night for one more star and a higher score.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Portsmouth. For the Luxury slot we look for 5-star hotels first. A 4-star hotel can take the slot only if it scores at least 8.5, and this one scored 8.8.
It had the highest guest score in the sample, while its price stayed below the median.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
Breakfast is not confirmed at all, so check what your rate includes.
If you are driving, ask about parking availability and the daily charge. If you are bringing a pet, confirm the policy and any fee. Compare today's price with Florence House too, since the two were level.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Florence Suite Boutique Hotel near the beach?
Guests say it is a short walk from the beach, the pier and restaurants. An exact walking time is not confirmed in our data.
Does the hotel have parking?
Guests mention parking costs and some find them high. Confirm availability and the price with the hotel before arriving by car.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €121.23 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data. Check your rate before booking.
Can I walk to Portchester Castle?
It is about 6.4 km away, around 80 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.