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The 3 best hotels in Portsmouth.

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The 3 best hotels in Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG (budget), Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant (best value) and Portsmouth Marriott Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG8.2/10 · €106 / nightBest ValueFlorence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant8.7/10 · €121 / nightUpscale alternativePortsmouth Marriott Hotel8.3/10 · €179 / night
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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG, Portsmouth
Budget
8.2€106 / night

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG

★★★Eastern Road

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.2/10 from 4,649 guest reviews
  • 4.7 km to Fratton Park
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
4,649 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.5Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayTeam: Friendly, professional personnel provide a warm welcome and efficient service.
  • Breakfast: Good variety of hot and cold items, but often overcrowded with slow replenishment.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 4,649 guest reviews; joint review-score position 6 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €106.08 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €106.08/night versus a sample median of €128.23/night (17% below the median).
  • Location: Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Address: Eastern Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, Portsmouth
Best Value★ Our pick
8.7€121 / night

Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

★★★★2 Malvern Road

Best forMost travellers · Beach holidays

  • 8.7/10 from 465 guest reviews
  • ≈ 34 min walk to Fratton Park
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
465 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide efficient service.
  • Parking: Secure off-street options available, though spaces are tight and difficult to maneuver.
  • Beachfront
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 465 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €121.23/night versus a sample median of €128.23/night (5% below the median).
  • Location: Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Address: 2 Malvern Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, Portsmouth
Upscale alternative
8.3€179 / night

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

★★★★Portsmouth

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 8.3/10 from 2,403 guest reviews
  • ≈ 29 min walk to Portchester Castle
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
2,403 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Portsmouth rated 8.3/10 from 2,403 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Portsmouth rated 8.3/10 from 2,403 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.3/10 from 2,403 Booking.com reviews.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Portsmouth

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Eastern Road

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG · 4.7 km to Fratton Park

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

2 Malvern Road

Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant · ≈ 34 min walk to Fratton Park

Best for: Most travellers, Beach holidays

Upscale alternative

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel · ≈ 29 min walk to Portchester Castle

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeFareham · Fratton Park · Portchester Castle

Portsmouth hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHGEastern Road38.2 (4,649)€106
Best ValueFlorence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant2 Malvern Road48.7 (465)€121
Upscale alternativePortsmouth Marriott HotelPortsmouth48.3 (2,403)€179

Questions about hotels in Portsmouth

What is the best budget hotel in Portsmouth?
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North by IHG (Eastern Road): 8.2/10 · 4,649 reviews · €106 / night · Guests say: “Team: Friendly, professional personnel provide a warm welcome and efficient service.”
What is the best value hotel in Portsmouth?
Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant (2 Malvern Road): 8.7/10 · 465 reviews · €121 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide efficient service.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel (Portsmouth): 8.3/10 · 2,403 reviews · €179 / night
Where should I stay in Portsmouth?
Our three picks are in Eastern Road, 2 Malvern Road, Portsmouth. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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