The Queens Hotel, Portsmouth

The Queens Hotel - A Seafront Portsmouth Hotel with Panoramic Solent Views and Garden Events

Located on Clarence Parade overlooking Southsea Common, this Portsmouth hotel features newly refurbished Superior rooms with panoramic views of the Solent. The Queens Hotel's guest rooms include safes, mini-fridges, ironing facilities, TVs, free Wi-Fi, and en-suite bathrooms with premium toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served in the Edwardian-style Princess Restaurant, while Restaurant 1865 and Dukes Bar provide all-day dining with a grill menu. The property includes private gardens hosting summer entertainment and Sunday music sessions. The hotel's Elizabeth Room accommodates up to 150 guests for events, with additional spaces like the Victoria Room featuring ornate wood panelling. Popular local attractions including the Historic Dockyard and HMS Warrior are 1.5 miles away, while Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower are within a mile of The Queens Hotel.

Pros

Direct access to Southsea Common, which hosts major events like the Victorious Festival

Hovercraft terminal within 5-minute walk offering fastest Isle of Wight connections

Dog-friendly property with garden access permitted

Private parking available on-site (registration required)

Cons

Some standard rooms have not undergone recent refurbishment

Limited number of family rooms available