PORTSMOUTH

Description:

Portsmouth is a city in Hampshire situated on the Portsea Island with the population of about 200 thousand people. Throughout many centuries Portsmouth was an important port city. Till present day the oldest dry dock in the world is still in use there, it places many famous vessels. Portsmouth has many notable places: oldest cathedrals, XVI century castle, various museums, the Spinnaker Tower with breathtaking views, beaches, University and more. Moreover, Portsmouth is a home town of Charles Dickens and in addition there lived for some time H.G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling.

Climate

Climate is temperate maritime as in the whole Great Britain but considerably milder that in many areas of the country. Frosts are uncommon, snow is extremely rare. Summer is warm ant Portsmouth has more sunny hours than anywhere in the country.

Transport

London is only 100 km away, Southampton airport is 40 km away. Railroad and bus communications connect Portsmouth with almost all parts of the country. Direct trains go to London (1,5 hour), Cardiff (3 hours), Brighton (1 hour 40 minutes), Southampton (1 hour) and more. Also there are ferries from France and Spain (Balboa).

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Hotels in PORTSMOUTH


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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays

Address: The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

$136 - $166

Quick description Superbly located in Portsmouth’s lively waterfront development, Gunwharf Quays, this hotel offers bright, modern rooms with buffet breakfasts. Shops, bars and restaurants are on the hotel doorstep.Spacious rooms at this Holiday Inn Express all have a TV with pay movies, tea/coffee... more

Marriott Portsmouth

Address: Southampton Road, Portsmouth

$128 - $238

Its easy access to major routes and convenient location near popular sights like the Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays and the historic Naval Dockyard, the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel provides an ideal setting that makes business trips successful and leisure travel a pleasure. Sample the exciting,... more

Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Address: Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire

$115 - $191

Hotel information The hotel has 9 conference and training rooms of varying sizes, the largest of which accommodates up to 200 people. Quick description Located near the sea front, within easy access of the M27 motorway, this hotel offers a prime location for exploring Portsmouth's many... more

The Retreat Guest House

Address: 35 Grove Road South, Southsea, Portsmouth (Hants)

$98 - $182

The Retreat Guest House

Quick description A Grade II listed building in the heart of Southsea’s conservation area, this Victorian house has been extensively modernised and now offers contemporary comforts whilst retaining its original character.Carefully restored and sensitively refurbished, this beautiful original... more

Seacrest Hotel

Address: 11/12 South Parade, Southsea, Southsea, Portsmouth

$77 - $198

Quick description The Seacrest Hotel is situated on Southsea's seafront, looking out over award-winning gardens to the Solent and the Isle of Wight. It has free parking, free Wi-Fi and rooms with a flat-screen digital TV and DVD player.The Seacrest Hotel is less than 2 miles from Portsmouth... more

Queen's Hotel

Address: Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth

$104 - $225

Queen's Hotel

Quick description Opposite Southsea Common and just 5 minutes’ walk from Portsmouth's historic seafront and beach, is the Queen’s Hotel. Set in a grand Edwardian building, the Queen’s offers on-site dining with views across the Solent and the Isle of Wight.A buffet breakfast is served in the... more

Ibis Hotel Portsmouth

Address: Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth

$75 - $149

Quick description This modern hotel is in Portsmouth city centre, just 500 metres from Portsmouth and Southsea Rail Station. The Ibis Hotel Portsmouth has a 24-hour snack menu, on-site parking and a stylish restaurant.The cosy bedrooms at Ibis Portsmouth each have a private bathroom and tea/coffee... more

Hilton Portsmouth

Address: Eastern Road, Portsmouth

$89 - $226

Quick description This 4-star hotel is just off the A27, with easy access to Portsmouth, the M27 and the A3(M). It has luxury rooms, affordable on-site parking and a modern gym, refurbished in July 2009.The Hilton Portsmouth hotel has light, modern en suite rooms with work desks and large,... more

Best Western Royal Beach Hotel

Address: South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth

Quick description The Best Western Royal Beach sits on the Southsea seafront with views across the River Solent, just 30 metres from the beach. Only 5 minutes’ drive from Portsmouth, it has free parking on site.All rooms at The Royal Beach include an en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and a hairdryer.... more

Inn Lodge Portsmouth

Address: Burrfields Rd, Portsmouth

$49 - $164

Inn Lodge Portsmouth

Quick description On the eastern edge of Portsmouth, Inn Lodge features a traditional restaurant, a children’s play centre and a lively sports bar. Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal is just 2 miles away.The Pony Club children’s centre features an indoor soft play area and an outdoor playground.... more


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