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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays

3.0 of 5
The Plaza | GunWharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3FD, England
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(9)
  • Great location(8)
  • Car park(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Self service(4)
  • Historic dockyard(4)
  • Saturday nights(4)
  • Good size(4)
  • Double beds(3)
  • Gun Wharf(3)
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yellowstorm88
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

We stayed here for one night at the end of January. It was a bit odd walking into the hotel and then having to go up a floor before you even get to the reception but heyho. The receptionist was lovely when greeting us. In the lift you need a room key to get any higher then the first floor... More

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Mootman
South Yorkshire
Contributor
13 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

Thanks go to the receptionist who changed my non-refundable booking for an earlier date following the cancellation of my French Easter holiday later this year by the gite owners. Since we were holidaying on the Isle of Wight during February half term I'm very pleased I didn't lose any more money. Hotel was clean, quiet and has good sized rooms... More

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wbft
Port Elizabeth
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

Our family stayed at the Holiday Inn Express for 4 nights in July 2011, using it as a base from which to explore the Hampshire area. The positives for us were: the convenient location, the staff friendliness and the no-frills breakfast. The negatives were: the shoddy entrance and access to the hotel, the parking inconvenience and the beds that kept... More

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SteveGreenway
Margate, Kent
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

I have stayed many times in the Holiday Inn chain of hotels, so did have some pre-conceptions of what to expect. First the positives: Good sized room , and a comfortable bed, had the option of firm or soft pillows which is a nice touch as many hotels only seem to have the standard option. Had a really good nights... More

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ringride
Plymouth, England
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have just reurned from a 3 night stay at the hotel and we could not have chosen better. The location is great for everything, historic dockyard, spinniker tower, waterside and shops, all within walking distance. We left our car in the car park and walked everywhere. The hotel parking was very cheap for city centre parking. The staff were... More

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Richard Todd, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Many thanks for taking the time to review the Hotel, I was delighted to read that the Hotel exceeded your expectations and that you had a fabulous stay with us. It was great to read that you found the team to be friendly, helpful and cheerful, your comments mean such a lot to us and as with all reviews I... More

lisajane
Newcastle
Contributor
11 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

no problems with this hotel. Breakfast was a bit manic at weekend but signs in the hotel suggest you go early to avoid the rush. It was quiet and clean and a very pleasant stay. The staff were very helpful. Overall, good value for money More

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Richard Todd, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review the Hotel. I was delighted to read that you had a great stay with us, the Hotel has a fantastic location on the newly developed Gunwharf Quays complex with all its Restaurants, Bars, Shops and attractions, including Spinnaker Tower and the Historic Dockyard, just a stones throw away from the Hotel. Our... More

greengem8
Brighton, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for 1 night with my sister for a short weekend away. I booked direct and got a great deal (£75 including breakfast). It was easy to find and just set off from the main shopping area. We had a twin room with two very comfortable beds. There was no excess noise so sleeping wasn't a problem. The... More

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Richard Todd, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, responded to this review
1 February 2012

Thanks you for your review of the Hotel, it was great to read that you had a fabulous weekend with us, I will, as with all reviews, ensure that your comments are passed on to the Hotel team as comments such as yours mean such alot to us. We often have special offers running and great deals can always be... More

Gossipmonkey
Newbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here for two nights for a private party at the Spinnaker Tower. Ideal location for Gun Wharf Quays and Tower. Room was clean but basic. Use of key cards for lift and lights in room was challenging, but ok once we had mastered the art. Breakfast was adequate, although the hot food was cold. Avoid breakfast at busy times,... More

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Richard Todd, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, responded to this review
1 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review the Hotel, it was great to read that you found the Hotel to be ideally located for you party at the Spinnaker Tower and for Gunwharf Quays, we are situated in a prime location above Jaimie Olivers Restaurant on Gunwharf Quays with all the complex has to offer on the Hotels doorstep.... More

Ian J
Andover, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This Hotel is absolutely perfectly located in Portsmouth, Shops and restaurants galore, all on the doorstep. You do hear a bit of noise from the bars and restaurants, but it's not that bad.If you stay right in the middle of a busy centre like this, you'd expect a bit of noise. The car parking is great, you actually park in... More

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Richard Todd, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, responded to this review
1 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review the Hotel. As you have said the Hotel does have a fantastic location, situated above Jamie Olivers Restaurant on the Gunwharf Quays complex with all its Restaurants, Shops, Bars and attractions all within throwing distance of the Hotel. The complex is very busy and therefore there is a certain amount of noise,... More

duckioo
Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

The hotel was pretty basic but right at Gunwharf Quays so can't be more convenient. The room has basic furniture. Ok size (not big) but relatively clean. Breakfast was ok. My complaint was that it was pretty noisy late at night (people coming out of pub talking loud, screaming). The hotel has pretty late check in time. I arrived Portsmouth... More

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Richard Todd, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays, responded to this review
15 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review the Hotel. The Hotel does boast a great location situated on the Gunwharf Quays complex, there are plenty Bars, Restaurants and Shops all within a minutes walk of the Hotel, local attractions such as Spinnaker Tower and the Historic Dockyard are also only about a five minute walk from the Hotel. I... More

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