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    Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays

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    Gunwharf Quays | Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3FD, England
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    3.5
    1,352 reviews
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    “gunwharf quays”(275 reviews)
    “great location”(273 reviews)
    “car park”(146 reviews)
    Free Internet
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    All reviewsgunwharf quaysgreat locationcar parkspinnaker towerscrambled egg and beanshistoric dockyardyour doorstepfirst floorshopping complexbars and restaurantsper dayhotel entrancethe sofa bedparking ticketthe breakfast areahms victoryshopping trip
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    Reviewed 30 November 2015 via mobile
    Perfect!!!

    Thank you holiday inn for making our girlie Christmassy shopping weekend perfect. Location-perfect, parking-perfect, room-perfect, breakfast-perfect, staff attitude-perfect! I can't get over the ease of it all. Parked in gun wharf car park at 10.30 on Saturday morning. Validated parking ticket at hotel when we...More

    Thank mammamia84
    Response from I F, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf QuaysResponded 1 December 2015

    Dear mammamia84 Thank you so much for your perfect review of our hotel.  I am pleased to hear you had a perfect stay with us. It's something our staff takes great pride in, so we value your feedback. We hope you will visit us again. Kind...More

    Reviewed 29 November 2015 via mobile
    Uncomfortable bed!

    We stayed here for one night for a shopping trip. On arrival we were allocated a twin room because we had booked a standard room ( I had requested a double) . Cost was £155 for the night. After complaining we were moved to a...More

    Thank Shaun210272
    Response from I F, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf QuaysResponded 30 November 2015

    Dear Shaun210272 Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit at our hotel and please accept our sincere apologies as we fell short of your expectations. I can understand your disappointment with the poor conditions of your room and I’m sorry to hear there...More

    Reviewed 22 November 2015 via mobile
    Average

    Stayed on a Friday night, plenty of parking underground and very central to shops bars and restaurants, booking in easy and rooms were fine, only gave mark of three as it was probably the worst breakfast I've had in a hotel. All they had on...More

    Thank Clivearse
    Response from I F, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf QuaysResponded 24 November 2015

    Dear Clivearse Thank you taking the time to review your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays Thank you for the positive comments with regards to our location , ease of booking and rooms. I hope you managed to enjoy the various restaurant...More

    Reviewed 16 November 2015
    Great location, however bit pricey for what it is.

    As with most Holiday Inns, staying at them is expensive however you're pretty much guaranteed a good night's sleep. This hotel is located right on the gunwharf, excellent for wondering out to the restaurants, pubs and shops. The bar is pretty standard and drinks are...More

    Thank RussellCarter1109
    Response from I F, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf QuaysResponded 16 November 2015

    Dear RussellCarter1109, Thank you taking the time to review your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your positive comments with regards to our staff and location. We sincerely...More

    Reviewed 8 November 2015
    Fantastic location, but overpriced accommodation!

    Stayed here for just one night. Hotel is conveniently located in Gunwharf Quays (5 mins walk from the retail outlet and Spinnaker Tower) with lots of eateries nearby. The ferry terminal to get to Isle of Wight is just about 5 minutes drive away from...More

    Thank mumbaikar18
    Response from I F, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf QuaysResponded 16 November 2015

    Dear mumbaikar18 , Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit at our hotel Thank you for your positive comment with regards to our location but I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed with the standard of the family room, rest assured that these...More

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    9 February 2018|
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    Response from cricklewood | Reviewed this property |
    as already advised - the hotel has parking areas in the underground car park to the shopping village - and I am sure it was free - but I cant recall.
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    Response from AlanGalbraith | Reviewed this property |
    They don't offer a luggage storage service
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    Dear Kevin, You can indeed borrow an ironing board and iron from reception. I would recommend you take one from us on check in to avoid the busy periods. Kind regards, Duty Manager
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