Title: Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Travelers start their day with continental breakfast before heading out to explore nearby shopping havens like Gunwharf Quays and historic attractions ## Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/e4654972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Point of interest - Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/67c08ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/afc2ba5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/85b19e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/bd7cdd63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays is by the sea, offering continental breakfast and WiFi. The hotel features a bar for unwinding after visiting nearby Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Helpful multilingual staff assist guests throughout their stay. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Business services - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 24 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=996335&PinnedHotelID=996335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=996335&PinnedHotelID=996335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 25 - Jan. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=996335&PinnedHotelID=996335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=996335&PinnedHotelID=996335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=996335&PinnedHotelID=996335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=996335&PinnedHotelID=996335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - 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Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/d94f5376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) 7.6 Good 34 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/1ce3bfaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.0 Very good 15 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/d94f5376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) 7.0 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast & View) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/1ce3bfaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast & View) 7.8 Good 22 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996335/5f8810fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Portsmouth travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth.dx553248634335196573) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.79583%2C-1.10394&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZXU9nDRKmmWacrsfeHWY5_nWpNo=) The Plaza Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3FD ### What's nearby - ![Gunwharf Quays featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133261/944bd9f5-98a3-4eec-8597-250efef063a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gunwharf Quays 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![University of Portsmouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092049/f0058cf9-e630-4e17-867b-794a4898ee40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Portsmouth 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Mary Rose Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024457/2d0d6871-d457-48b9-a91d-dcf23cdf6b7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mary Rose Museum 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Portsmouth Historic Dockyard featuring a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170578/0c92605a-8d8a-4624-b402-333ecf326082.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Portsmouth Guildhall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855573858/901e90b5-ca90-4cd9-9f2b-7e72de18cb93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Portsmouth Guildhall 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Portsmouth Harbour Station 5 min walk - Southampton (SOU) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Caffè Nero 5 min walk - Nando's 3 min walk - Costa Coffee 2 min walk - Burger King 3 min walk - Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth 1 min walk ## About this property ### Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Hotel near Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located near Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG, which provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests. You'll also find perks like: - Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and luggage storage - A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises - A vending machine, 2 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping Room features All 130 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property. 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Check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Self parking fee: GBP 2 per day - Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Gunwharf Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays Hotel Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays Hotel Portsmouth Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Gunwharf Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays Hotel Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays Hotel Portsmouth Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays by IHG Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays an IHG Hotel Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Hotel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG? ### What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG? ### Where is Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 503 8 - Good 305 6 - Okay 118 4 - Poor 40 2 - Terrible 38 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia Jan 13, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room. Great breakfast and location and excellent value for money ##### Tonia Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona Jan 3, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, comfortable and convenient for dining and shopping with 24 hours of free parking. ##### Fiona Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa Dec 8, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room friendly staff very happy ##### Melissa Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jan 9, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value for a room with a view of the Spinaker and seafront, plus breakfast, free parking, late checkout and helpful staff. What’s not to like. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Donald Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Stayed here on many occasions, staff have always been friendly and helpful, the breakfast is good, but the hotel is starting to show signs of wear and could do with a makeover. ##### Donald Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Donald Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Friendly staff, hotel is starting to look a bit shabby and could do with a makeover. ##### Donald Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was very clean, just as expected, staff were friendly, polite, , breakfast was plentiful, something for everyone, keep up the good work, thank you ##### john Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne Dec 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room. Great hot breakfast. Excellent location at the Wharf. Lots of shopping and restaurants just steps from the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking offered by the hotel was very affordable, convenient and plentiful. ##### Anne Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Yes room very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. Impressed with the separate selection of gluten free breakfast items. ##### Valerie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very good value decent rooms good breakfast to start the day staff very good 👍 ##### Steve Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucienne Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great spot for one or two nights. Good breakfast with plenty of seating and food options. ##### Lucienne Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicky Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room. Friendly staff. Was able to check in early. Perfect location. Only downside was hot water wasn’t working second day but this wasn’t hotels fault it was due to fire in restaurant opposite. ##### Nicky Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dilraj Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities From the moment we arrived, the staff were very friendly, helpful, and informative. Our hotel room was easy to find—clean, tidy, and simply a pleasure to stay in. Breakfast was great: self-service with plenty of food and a wide variety of choices. Overall, our visit was excellent. We arrived with a smile and left smiling too. ##### Dilraj Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location and good value parking. Hotel itself was ok for work but nothing special. Found hair in the sink, room was a little worn are the edges. Breakfast was good. ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good facilities, clean and well furnished rooms, friendly staff, and all at good value. An excellent base for a short break. ##### Gordon Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very helpful. Parking explained to me by the staff. Beds were very comfortable. Shower was functional but not very strong. Breakfast session was busy but plenty of seats and food for all. ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Comfortable, friendly stay. We stayed here as our son started Uni this weekend it was therefore very convenient. Location great and lovely view of spiniker tower lit up at night . will stay again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a329182e-4e69-4ca7-8220-1079f3c8d852-1758463758708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Got what I expected. Convenient for Historic Dockyard museum attractions. Good car parking option. ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel was very central the the shops and restaurants. The staff were all very friendly and couldn't do enough for you. ##### Anita Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Perfect location for a stay close to family who live in Southsea. Everything we needed, including a bar to relax for an hour before bed. Free coffee and water in reception was awesome. All amenities on the doorstep in a wonderful safe environment. I would stay here every time. ![Local eatery close to Holiday Inn Express, Gunwharf](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a32ec68d-1d7c-42c5-849f-05bfedd4a431-1760199213210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Spinnaker Tower view from window, Gunwharf ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/214ecd61-e7ea-4e22-93d1-2ecfeb5a5a71-1760199549262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Mary Rose Exhibit, Naval Dockyards, Portsmouth. 5 min walk from Holiday Inn](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eff1455e-1387-445a-9dbd-b32c3d0cb5a6-1760199704205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Great hotel, but needs to improve beds Hotel service very good, friendly staff, great breakfast choices and easy to get about locally. However bed was terrible, felt like springs broken and could not sleep very well. ##### Darren Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Easy walk from The Hard interchange bus station. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. A great pre-cruise hotel in Portsmouth. Also, on cruise day there are plenty of taxis at The Hard, no need to book a rideshare. ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities HVAC was out, and the halls a little narrow, but the staff was excellent, the location perfect, and the morning breakfast extensive and tasty. ##### Stephen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Adrienne Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Bedrooms are dated but they are quiet and you can open a window. Breakfast good choice. Staff very helpful. 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