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The Clarence Boutique Rooms

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near The D-Day Story

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Exterior
Superior King with Double Spa Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Clarence Road, Portsmouth, England, PO5 2LQ
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth International Port
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive King with Shower | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Executive King with Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Basic Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King with Double Spa Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior King with Double Spa Bath

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King with Bath (no shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Executive King with Bath (no shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King with Bath (no shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior King with Bath (no shower)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King With Shower (No Bath) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior King With Shower (No Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Southsea hotel, you'll find The D-Day Story and Pyramids Centre Portsmouth. Also, Southsea Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Portsmouth is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Southsea Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Portsmouth - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Briny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Palmerston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arepa 2Go - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Croxtons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Clarence Boutique Rooms

4-star adults-only hotel near The D-Day Story
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The Clarence Boutique Rooms also features multilingual staff and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Edwardian Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Clarence Boutique Rooms offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

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 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE - 2 minutes walk]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Main Reception, Florence Road, Southsea PO5 2NA]
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Clarence Hotel Southsea
Clarence Southsea
Clarence Hotel Portsmouth
The Clarence

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Clarence Boutique Rooms to the airport?

The Clarence Boutique Rooms is 21.7 mi (40-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Clarence Boutique Rooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Clarence Boutique Rooms.

How close is The Clarence Boutique Rooms to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Southsea Beach and 1.3 mi (7-min drive) from Eastney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Clarence Boutique Rooms offer free breakfast?

The Clarence Boutique Rooms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Clarence Boutique Rooms?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does The Clarence Boutique Rooms have a pool?

The Clarence Boutique Rooms does not have a pool.

Does The Clarence Boutique Rooms have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like British cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Clarence Boutique Rooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Clarence Boutique Rooms to downtown Portsmouth?

The Clarence Boutique Rooms is 1.3 mi away from Portsmouth.

The Clarence Boutique Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 246 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma-Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fine, just not what we expected. We specifically chose adults only and the About section on Expedia refers to 2 on-site restaurants. Restaurants are not in fact on-site but are a couple of minutes walk away (fine) and shared with guests from other properties in the group, which included a noisy baby one morning (not so fine when you've booked adults only.) Breakfast staff very hit and miss, quite surly at times and there were some conversations had near us that probably shouldn't have been had around guests, it was like we weren't there/were an inconvenience for a lot of them. Overall, it was quite an impersonal experience and we wouldn't return. The nicest member of staff was the young man at checkin and even that was marred by the presentation of a very sternly worded contract outlining the different ways that you could end up being charged an extra £100 for damage to the room. After a 2.5 hour journey, that was a bit of a dampener and did put us a bit on edge for the trip tbh. Also, the view from our room was really not nice at all, overlooking an overgrown garden and quite run-down residential properties. View at the front not much better. What was supposed to be relaxing time away, wasn't in the end, to be honest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah, Brailsford

Light didn’t work, bathroom door didn’t close and glass on tray covered in toothpaste
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
noisy at night with pipes and old building so can hear doors opening and people about.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Looks incredible in photos

I bought a luxury room with a bath. When I turned up the receptionist gave me a key card and told me my room was on the second floor. No mention of what side of the second floor. When I did get in, the room looked incredible. The bathroom was up some stairs. It was a really cold night when I stayed and unfortunately the bath didn’t have hot water so my bath didn’t happen, then as I stayed I saw things that clearly needed attention. The wall heater literally gave heat for 10 mins then auto turned off. The hot water issue and when I went to bed, the near side of bed had a huge dip in it. Some people may like that but it was difficult to turn over when in the dip itself. In photos it looks incredible and I’m disappointed not angry. When I mentioned these things at reception at check out I was told that I could have had these things fixed there and then so I will clearly take responsibility for not doing this.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and stay.

Fantastic room, lovely breakfast, but busy waiting staff so the wait was longer than we would usually expect. One personal criticism was the pillows were too full and too firm and no choice to swap them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Portsmouth

Very helpful staff. Good restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay, superb hotel

The decor was lovely, we stayed in an old victorian house converted to rooms, imaculate. The Mecure msin hotel was about a minute away and we hsd breakfast in the patio garden. Beautifully kept and breakfadt was lovely. Mashed advocado with tomato and poached eggs. Service was excellent, when we booked in a member of staff walked us around the corner to the beautiful house we were staying in, which was lovely, fantadtic stainred glass door and the inside did not disapoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Centrally located, 5 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes to centre. Staff were lovely and friendly and food was delicious. Definite recommendation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Portsmouth gem

Was here for one night to see a gig at a nearby music venue. The minute I was dropped off by my Uber and I saw the hotel I fell in love. I went to reception to check in the gal was absolutely friendly, accommodating and professional. As I opened the door to the Edwardian hotel I knew I was in for a treat. The entire premises were immaculate. Very cute boutique hotel. the minute I got settled in my room I FaceTimed my mom who was in LA to show her the beautiful room. 100000% will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Portsmouth gem

Was here for one night to see a gig at a nearby music venue. The minute I was dropped off by my Uber and I saw the hotel I fell in love. I went to reception to check in the gal was absolutely friendly, accommodating and professional. As I opened the door to the Edwardian hotel I knew I was in for a treat. The entire premises were immaculate. Very cute boutique hotel. the minute I got settled in my room I FaceTimed my mom who was in LA to show her the beautiful room. 100000% will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

nikolai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good overall experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Parking on road with use of permit and space found a distance away only negative
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019