Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG
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.
Worth booking if you are driving, catching a ferry or want a predictable 3-star chain hotel at the lowest price among our Portsmouth picks. Skip it if you want to walk to sights or the seafront, because nothing in our data is close on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick for Portsmouth. Guests praise its short drive to the ferry port and easy motorway access, so it fits road trippers, people heading to or from a crossing, and anyone in town for one or two nights with a car. Family rooms and air conditioning are listed.
Skip it if you want to explore on foot. It sits on Eastern Road, away from the sights in our data. It is also worth knowing that our other two picks cost only about €15 a night more and score higher.
Location and getting around
The address is Eastern Road. The location score is 8.5 out of 10, which mainly reflects road access rather than walkability.
Fratton Park is about 4.7 km away, roughly 59 minutes on foot. Portchester Castle is about 5 km and 63 minutes, and Fareham about 9.8 km and over two hours. All three are far, so plan on driving, public transport or a taxi. The walking times are straight-line estimates.
Parking is not listed among the facilities, which matters for a hotel that appeals to drivers. Check whether there is a car park and whether it charges.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.2 out of 10 from 4,649 guest reviews, the largest review count of our three Portsmouth picks.
Guests describe the team as friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and efficient service. The other common plus is practical: a short drive to the ferry port and quick access to the motorway.
Breakfast draws the main complaint. There is a good variety of hot and cold items, but guests say the room is often overcrowded and food is slow to be replenished. If you have an early ferry, allow extra time.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
We saw a reference price of €106.08 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, about €212 in total. That was 17% below the sample median of €128.23. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, and our Luxury pick, Florence Suite Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, were both €121.23 per night, with scores of 8.7 and 8.8. The saving here is about €15 a night. That is real money over a long stay, but small for a couple of nights.
Listed breakfast styles are continental and buffet. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed, so check your rate.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Portsmouth. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price. Its 8.2 score put it joint 6th of 7 on reviews, which is the honest weak spot of this pick.
It earns its place on price, a large and steady review base, and its usefulness for travellers with a car or a ferry to catch.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation rules.
Confirm parking, check the pet policy if you travel with one, and compare today's price with the two Florence hotels, since the gap may be smaller or larger for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North from the ferry port?
Guests describe it as a short drive to the ferry port. An exact distance is not in our data, so check a map for your terminal.
How much does it cost per night?
We saw €106.08 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast busy?
Guests like the variety but say breakfast is often overcrowded and slow to restock. Go early or allow extra time.
Can I walk to Portchester Castle or Fratton Park?
Both are about an hour away on foot, as straight-line estimates. Use a car, public transport or a taxi.