Florence House Boutique Hotel And Restaurant, Portsmouth
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
Florence House offers boutique en-suite bedrooms in a restored Edwardian house that retains many original features. Rooms provide free Wi-Fi, L'Occitane designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Room options include: a king-size bed with en-suite shower room; a twin room with a walk-in shower and quiet street view; a family room with four beds; a small double room with a private shower; rooms with a king-size bed and single bed suitable for a child; and rooms with a super king-size bed and a sofa bed suitable for a child. Some rooms feature a super king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with twin wash basins and a bath with an overhead shower. Other amenities include ironing facilities, heating, sitting area, terrace, garden furniture, electric kettle, AM/FM alarm clock, flat-screen TV, carpeted floor, and parquet floor.
Dining Options
Florence House provides several dining options, including an indoor restaurant and an outdoor dining area in the garden. The garden area features a woodfire grill and pizza oven, with a menu that includes vegetarian and vegan options. The Florence House Boutique Hotel includes a gastro pub serving a menu plus beers, wines, and cocktails. A casual restaurant, The Garden Southsea, is located just behind the hotel and offers a brasserie where guests can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. A La Carte breakfast is served daily with a wide range of cooked breakfast options. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast bookings include three courses at The Garden. Guests can view menus created using local ingredients.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Florence House offers access to a cinema room with high-speed internet and Sky TV. Some houses have hot tubs and games rooms. Reflexology and full-body massages with pre-blended oils are available.
Location and Transportation
Florence House is minutes from the center of Portsmouth, 3 km from Portsmouth And Southsea, and 40 km from Southampton. It is a 10-minute walk from the South Parade Pier and a 5-minute walk from Southsea beach. Nearby landmarks include the Royal Naval War Memorial (1 km), The D-Day Story (0.5 km), Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (3 km), Clarence Pier (2 km), Royal Marines Museum (2 km), Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth (1 km), Southsea Castle (0.5 km), Cumberland House Natural History Museum (1 km), Portsmouth Natural History Museum (1 km), and Spinnaker Tower (2 km). The D-Day Story is located in Southsea. Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry route across the Solent, and the passenger ferry service goes directly to the shore at Southsea or Ryde.
Hotel Services
Florence House is part of The Mercer Collection, an independent hotel group. Guests have access to the full house and facilities, including the kitchen, lounge, and large dining space. The hotel also works with a local gastro pub for alternative dining. The Annex is available for group bookings.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor

