About this property

Situated just minutes from Southsea seafront and the centre of Portsmouth, Florence House is Portsmouth’s original boutique hotel, offering free WiFi and parking. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, reservation is required. All bedrooms and bathrooms are individually designed, offering stylish and comfortable furnishings. Each room boasts a LCD TV, and vegan friendly toiletries. The Florence House Hotel offers varied dining options including The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant open for lunch and dinner and The Garden for indoor and outdoor dining. It is housed within a lovingly restored Edwardian house that has retained many original features. Florence House Hotel is the first hotel in The Mercer Collection group of boutique properties. The historic Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior warships are less than a 10-minute drive away, along with the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre and Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station are also less than 10 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Easy walk to beach, restaurants and sites
  • Medina
    Italy Italy
    Cosy boutique hotel which evokes nostalgic feelings of traditional English B&B. Breakfast is abundant and being served at table is a fantastic touch.
  • Doug
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good breakfast selection,with generous portions
  • Declan
    France France
    Excellent location near ferry port. Very good secure parking nearby. Excellent breakfast and friendly and competent staff.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hot food was NOT hot. The process of carrying it on open plates from the kitchen was not satisfactory
  • Kevan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were all lovely. The hotel was perfectly situated and the eggs Benedict was delicious
  • Stacey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely and clean and very quiet. The staff were so welcoming.
  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location Rooms thoughtfully and beautifully laid out Very friendly staff Food and coffee was great too Lovely welcoming atmosphere and a cool place to spend the evening in the indoor/outdoor dining areas
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was beautiful, really well equipped and felt very luxurious. The hotel is made up of several houses which have been combined including some just across the road which made it quite quirky but fun. We ate breakfast and tere was a good...
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    realy friendly and helpful, when we arrived we told the receptionist that we were going to a awards evening and they got the appropiate taxi to take us there and bring us back. lovely comfortable bed and lovely clean room.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Garden Southsea (Indoor & Outdoor Dining)
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Italian • Pizza • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Breakfast
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property offers either free street parking or paid premium private parking (limited) - please pre book with the property after reservation.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that all rooms are individually decorated. If you wish to request a particular style of room, please contact the property after booking.

Flexible cancellation terms are not applicable to any bookings of 3 or more rooms.

There is an extra fee of GBP 15 per dog, paid in advance. Please inform the property before arrival if you wish to travel with pets.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.