Guests can enjoy local cuisine at two on-site restaurants, relax in beautiful gardens with coffee, and experience attentive service from the helpful staff
Choose dates to view prices
Photo gallery for Florence House Hotel & Restaurant
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant welcomes travelers to Portsmouth with local flavors and full breakfast options. Enjoy a peaceful garden, inviting cafe, practical dry cleaning, and reliable WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.
Located in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant is near the airport and near the beach. The D-Day Story and Kings Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Portsmouth Guildhall and Spinnaker Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
2 Malvern Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2NA
What's nearby
The D-Day Story
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Southsea Castle
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kings Theatre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Portsmouth
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Southsea Beach
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Portsmouth Fratton Station
8 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
36 min drive
Restaurants
FarFarOut
8 min walk
The Jolly Sailor
5 min walk
The Lord Palmerston
8 min walk
The Phoenix
7 min walk
The Briny
6 min walk
About this property
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant
Upscale boutique hotel near Kings Theatre
Located close to The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Florence House Hotel & Restaurant provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site local cuisine brasserie, The Garden Southsea, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and 2 meeting rooms
Secured bike storage, a reception hall and concierge services
Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 10 metres
Street parking available
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Garden Southsea
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Edwardian architecture
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NA]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Secured self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Florence House Boutique Hotel Portsmouth
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Southsea Florence House Boutique Hotel Hotel
Florence House Boutique Southsea
Florence House Boutique
Hotel Florence House Boutique Hotel
Florence House Boutique Hotel Southsea
Florence House Southsea
Frequently asked questions
Is Florence House Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant on 22 Mar 2026 start from 1.969.727 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?
Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Florence House Hotel & Restaurant?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Florence House Hotel & Restaurant located?
Located in Southsea, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The D-Day Story, Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Kings Theatre. University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Guildhall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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 informationOpens in a new window
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 275 reviews
10 - Excellent
192
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 275 reviews
8 - Good
68
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 275 reviews
6 - Okay
13
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 275 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 275 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great staff, very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, would highly recommend, only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Loved the area and truly serviceminded staff ❤️
Missed both a safe and a fridge in the room
Jeannie
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicky
23 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant . Breakfast offering was very good with attentive service. Unfortunately the additional bed in the room was extremely uncomfortable. It needs to be thrown away, Shame.
Overall, it's good but a mixed bag in some aspects.
Staff were excellent, room was comfortable but needed some tlc...cracked vanity mirror/mould marks on shower room ceiling/shower head needs limescale cleaning/one set of guest towels not put out.
Breakfast was excellent quality, dinner was also good quality, at "top end pub" prices. Very small bar, bottled beers only. Definitely worth paying for reserved parking spaces as local streets are very narrow and very busy. Good location for both Southsea town and seafront. Overall, a positive experience and would definitely consider again!
Lovely hotel with very welcoming staff. Room was wonderful and decorated beautifully. Highly recommend for anyone hoping for a couple of nice days in Southsea.
Very lovely place with lovely staff. We all slept so well and apart from the room being too warm.dispite turning radiators down, it was great, and we would stay again. Nice location!
Good location, very clean and comfortable with great food and staff. Parking is limited but the hotel provide a permit for local on street spaces and we found one easily enough. Would happily go back again.
Nice clean room, my room was a little small, but comfy none the less, Make sure you book parking as the side street are very narrow and double yellow lines. The food was excellent!
Beautiful hotel. The staff were helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help. Location was ideal.
Dinning was a bit expensive but saying that, it was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Exceeded my expectations, very good central location for Southsea and easy walk into Portsmouth. Off road Parking is worth the extra as nearby streets are narrow for on road parking.
The Staff are all great, the spacious room with comfortable bed
and excellent breakfast - what more one ask for.
We will return in spring to meet up with friends again.
Lovely staff. Was disappointed with the breakfast choice. Our menu only had cooked breakfasts. When I asked if they had porridge etc, I was told they did (wasn’t in the menu). However I could have stood my spoon up in the porridge because it was so thick and chewy. It also had lots of honey on it, which I hadn’t asked for. This made it too sweet. Also, we had no hot water for one evening and the next morning. Overall a nice hotel and a good location.
Second time I have stayed here - nice big rooms, really comfy bed, very clean and staff are lovely. Breakfast was very nice too. Only negative is thay parking can be a challenge, but managed to get parked on the street a short walk away both times. The hotel provides permits for parking FOC.
Blaine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Mike
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside
The hotel is in a good location, close to the beach as well as restaurants. Parking is a nightmare if you wish for a free on-street parking permit though yo can upgrade to a reserved space for extra. The room was nice, if a little basic and the bathroom had no blinds or shutters on windows that can be looked through from the apartment block across the way. Staff were really friendly also. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast in the morning was in a lovely setting and was cooked perfectly.
The property is in an old Edwardian home.
Only issue is there is no lift & the stairs are steep.
The staff was very accommodating & helped us with our luggage always.
The dining room is very comfortable & the food is very good. The adjacent pub down the street is associated with the property & a short walking distance.
Amazing Boutique group of Hotels. Highly recommend
Our second stay in this group of Boutique Hotels, and we were given a complimentary upgrade which was amazing!. The group of hotels have a small number of rooms, which makes them ideal for a quiet stay and the rooms are lovely and comfy. We had breakfast included which was nice and as part of their chain there is a local pub just up the road to have a meal in, should you choose. We had Sunday dinner there was lovely. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and helpful, overall 5 stars all day long and this will be out go to hotel chain in Southsea. A great find. Tip do book your parking though as the streets are narrow and not much street parking, so worth having the piece of mind you have a car park space ready for you