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About the Hotel

24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Keppels Head Hotel, a 3-star Portsmouth hotel, features 30 comfortably furnished bedrooms and provides free parking. This historic hotel, built in 1779, has undergone extensive refurbishment and is closely tied to the city's naval history.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Keppels Head Hotel include a private bath/shower, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer views across the harbor, with all rooms equipped with laptop-friendly workspaces and free WiFi.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the Captain's Table restaurant, serving lunch and dinner menus to guests and visitors. Nearby, Gunwharf Quays offers numerous restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues including a cinema and bowling.

Services & Facilities

Keppels Head Hotel provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. An events team is available for those seeking to organize meetings in the hotel's conference space.

Location & Attractions

This hotel is approximately 0.1 miles from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and within easy reach of attractions such as the Spinnaker Tower and the D-Day Museum. The Isle of Wight ferry is only minutes away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

Max:

3 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Guest Room

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

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Getting around

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City Center

Portsmouth3700 ft

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 21.0 mi

Bournemouth (BOH) 49.8 mi

Train

Portsmouth Harbour700 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site parking lot
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Map view

24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Church

Portsmouth Cathedral

4700 ft

Museums

Portsmouth Museum

3200 ft

Broad Street Located on the walkway by the sea wall near the Square Tower

Bonds of Friendship

2700 ft

Guildhall Square

The Guildhall Square Cenotaph

3200 ft

Museums

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum

1.4 mi

Broad Street.

Round Tower

4300 ft

Church

Royal Garrison Church

4200 ft

Harbor

Clarence Pier

1.1 mi

Shopping Area

Cascades Shopping Centre

4300 ft

Church

Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist

3000 ft

Old Portsmouth

4300 ft

Haslar Jetty Road

HMS Alliance Submarine

1.4 mi

Museums

Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower

2.0 mi

Nearby

Parking area

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

1100 ft

Museums

The Mary Rose Museum

1100 ft

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitors Centre Victory Gate,HM Naval Base,

HMS Victory

1100 ft

Gunwharf Quays

1100 ft

Tower

Spinnaker Tower

1600 ft

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS Warrior 1860

1200 ft

Museums

National Museum of the Royal Navy

1100 ft

Gallery

Aspex Gallery

2000 ft

17-18 The Hard

Genesis Expo

200 ft

The Hard

Jutland 1916

600 ft

19 College Road

Dockyard Apprentice

600 ft

Victory Gate Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Boathouse No 4

800 ft

Portsmouth_s Historic Dockyard

Hms M33

1900 ft

Museums

Trafalgar Experience

1700 ft

Garden

The Porter's Garden

600 ft

Gunwharf Quays Marina Gunwharf Quays

Tall Ship Experience

1300 ft

Central Building Gunwharf Quays

800 ft

Restaurants

Ship Anson

300 ft

10 The Hard

Feed Cafe

500 ft

7 The Arches The Hard

The Ship and Castle

500 ft

90 Rudmore Road

Cafe Oasis

300 ft

11 The Hard

The Cornish Bakery

700 ft

Millennium Walkway Gunwharf Quays

Pret A Manger

1000 ft

Unit 79 Gunwharf Quays

Burger King

1400 ft

R12 North Building Gunwharf Quays

Whittard

1300 ft

Unit 93B Unit 93B

Subway

1700 ft

6-7 Charter House Lord Montgomery Way Unit 6 And 7 Charter House

Port Coffee

2100 ft

The Vulcan building

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

average facilities

limited dining options

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

6.5

Location

8.7

Service

8.5

Dining

8.2

3/5 based on 548 reviews

#26 of 41 B&Bs / Inns in Portsmouth based on Tripadvisor

James

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.0/10

The hotel has a great location for exploring the historic sites of Portsmouth, with friendly staff and some noise issues. The rooms were decent and clean, but lacked modern amenities like a proper shower. The service was fantastic, especially the welcoming staff. The location is ideal for visiting the nearby attractions. The dining offered delicious options but had limited choices due to external factors. Overall, good value for money with free parking available.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were clean and the beds were okay, but lacked modern amenities like a proper shower and hairdryer.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with incredibly friendly staff and great amenities like free parking.

Location

8.0

The location was brilliant, especially for exploring the historic dockyard and Gunwharf Quays.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic, offering some of the best food I've had recently but with limited options due to external circumstances.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a gated car park which is a great facility, making it convenient for guests.

Danielle

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is ideally located for shopping, cinema, and restaurants. The rooms, though in need of renovation, were comfortable for our overnight stay. The breakfast was fantastic and freshly cooked. The staff were extremely pleasant and very helpful, from reception to housekeeping. Although some outside noise was present, the location was excellent with friendly staff throughout our stay.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms, although in need of renovating, were comfortable with adequate facilities for our overnight stay.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely pleasant and very helpful.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent with friendly helpful staff throughout our stay. Very close to Gunwharf Quay shopping centre and the visitors entrance to Portsmouth Dockyard.

Dining

7.0

The dining offered simple choices of full breakfast or cereals, croissants, and drinks. It could have been fresher but was satisfactory.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate for our needs, offering a comfortable stay.

John

United States of America, January 2024

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room, though spacious with a great harbor view, looked a bit grubby and could use some care. The service was friendly and accommodating, with some requests occasionally forgotten. The location was excellent, close to historical sites and accessible transportation, despite some concerns about the area's safety. The dining experience was good, with hot meals and convenient parking, but lacked extraordinary dishes. Overall, the facilities met my basic needs, but some areas needed attention.

Rooms

5.0

The room, although spacious with a nice harbor view, looked a bit grubby and needed some care. The smell was off-putting, and several amenities were not up to standard.

Service

7.0

The staff was really friendly and helpful, although some requests were overlooked at times.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was superb, just two minutes from historical attractions and with easy access to transportation options. However, there were some concerns about the area's safety.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with good hot meals and convenient parking, but lacked extraordinary dishes.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities met my basic needs, but some areas required attention to enhance overall guest experience.

Mike

United States of America, December 2023

9.0/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, newly tiled, and smart, though a bit small. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The location was superb for exploring nearby attractions, and the dining was excellent. The facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and newly tiled, but a bit small.

Service

9.0

The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The location was superb for visiting nearby attractions.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, with delicious and plentiful options.

Facilities

10.0

The facilities were top-notch.

Ashley

United Kingdom, June 2023

9.2/10

I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The rooms were large and clean, offering a comfortable bed and chairs, making it a quiet and comfortable retreat. The hotel facilities were convenient, and the parking facilities were a plus. I enjoyed a nice view during my stay.

Rooms

9.0

The room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed and chairs, providing a quiet and comfortable stay with a nice view.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive. They were always informative about the local area, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was ideal for exploring the port attractions, including the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. It was central to most popular sight-seeing spots and conveniently near transport links.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was outstanding, with a beautiful dining room and a choice of cooked breakfast or cereal and fruit. The smoked meats were a delightful option.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were more than adequate, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

friendly staff

average facilities

George

United States of America, April 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had both positive and negative aspects to consider. The location was excellent for visiting the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Keys shopping center, but the room was desperately in need of refurbishment. The service was a mix of very good and reserved experiences, while the dining was described as glamorous but with plentiful wholesome food. Overall, it's a decent option with room for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The room was basic but spacious and clean, offering a lovely view.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of very good and reserved experiences, with some excellent help from the staff.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent for visiting the Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quay, Spinnaker Tower, and the railway station.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good with wholesome food at a reasonable cost.