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Royal Maritime Hotel

Portsmouth , Queen Street (Show on Map)

8.0

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Royal Maritime Hotel is a great option for travelers seeking an affordable and friendly stay in Portsmouth. Guests have affirmed that the hotel's location is excellent for exploring local attractions, making it a convenient and superb option. The breakfast experience is generally of good quality and the dining room adds lots of character to the overall experience. Rooms, however, received mixed reviews with guests reporting that some were dated while others were nicely refurbished. Nonetheless, they appreciated the cleanliness, comfy beds and crisp decor and enjoyed the courteous and helpful staff. The hotel's cleanliness is a top priority with fresh towels and spotlessly clean bedding and towels. The staff are professional, friendly and helpful, recognising repeat guests and going above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction. The indoor pool was a great addition although the limited opening hours were a downside and parking was found to be limited and expensive. Overall, the Royal Maritime Hotel is an inviting hotel with an excellent location and friendly staff that ensure every guest feels valued and well looked after.
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Room Types

Budget Double Room Basic room with a TV, free tea and coffee and a private bathroom.

Budget Twin Room Basic room with a TV, free tea and coffee and a private bathroom.

Classic Double Room Modern room with a TV, free tea and coffee and a private bathroom.

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Guest Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Location

The Royal Maritime Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Portsmouth and all its attractions, as confirmed by numerous guest reviews. The location is excellent with many guests stating that it is ideal for visiting the historic dockyard, Gun Wharf Keys and the Spinnaker Tower - all of which are within walking distance. The hotel's close proximity to the train station and bus station makes it easy to access and it's also great for exploring the marina and shopping outlets. Guests loved the hotel's location, describing it as convenient and superb with plenty to do and see. The Royal Maritime Hotel is highly recommended for its excellent location, great value for money and overall quality of service.

Breakfast

The Royal Maritime club offers a great breakfast experience with a decent selection of food on offer. The cooked breakfast options are particularly noteworthy with superb sausages and good bacon, well laid out and hot. The hotel caters really well for gluten-free requirements, while staff are always helpful and breakfast is abundant. The dining room is a bright and spacious area, adding lots of character to the overall experience. That being said, there were some inconsistencies with the quality of breakfast with a few instances of undercooked eggs, greasy food and slow replenishment of items. Despite this, the breakfast is generally of good quality, excellent value for money and sets guests up for the day.

Rooms

Guests have mixed reviews about the rooms at the Royal Maritime Hotel. Some reviewers mentioned that the rooms on lower floors were dated, while others said they had nicely refurbished rooms. The clean and tidy rooms were comfortable but a bit tired, basic, or old-fashioned. Some guests found the decor of the room in need of a freshen up or paint. The room size was lovely and spacious with facilities catering to their needs, but some found the bathrooms small. They appreciated the cleanliness, comfy beds and crisp decor. Reviewers also enjoyed the courteous and helpful staff, quiet atmosphere and central location in Portsmouth. The breakfast was good, but some guests found the pillows uncomfortable and the showers not very efficient. Some rooms had limited electrical outlets, while others lacked a bath. Guests staying in recently refurbished rooms had no complaints.

Beds

Guests have had mixed reviews about the beds at the Royal Maritime Hotel. Some have found the beds to be especially comfortable, while others have found them to be too hard or uncomfortable. The pillows were also a point of contention for some guests with some finding them slightly uncomfortable or too small. Additionally, some guests had noise complaints due to the layout of the rooms. However, other guests praised the spacious, clean rooms and cosy, quiet atmosphere. Overall, while some guests had issues with the beds, the hotel still appears to be a lovely, spacious option for travelers.

Cleanliness

Guests of the Royal Maritime Hotel rave about the hotel's cleanliness. Rooms are described as lovely, comfortable, spacious and well-maintained with crisp decor, comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. The hotel is said to be clean and cosy throughout with helpful and friendly staff who keep all public areas immaculate. Although some guests note that the hotel is a bit dated in places, cleanliness remains a top priority with many guests commenting on fresh towels every day and the spotlessly clean bedding and towels. Overall, the Royal Maritime Hotel is highly recommended as an affordable and friendly option for visitors to Portsmouth who value a clean and comfortable stay.

Staff

The Royal Maritime Hotel is a pleasant and inviting hotel in a great location. Settle in to lovely, comfortable and clean rooms and enjoy modern facilities that will suit every traveler's needs. But it is the staff who truly make this hotel special. They are amazing! From reception to the restaurant, housekeeping and bar staff, everyone is professional, friendly and helpful. They recognize repeat guests and always go out of their way to ensure guests have a good experience. The hotel staff are courteous, attentive and always happy to help. The breakfast is excellent and the service is outstanding with staff going above and beyond to ensure guests are comfortable. The only complaint is that bar staff, in one instance, were unhelpful and not clear about payment methods. Overall, the Royal Maritime Hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and excellent staff that ensure every guest feels valued and well looked after.

Pool

The Royal Maritime Hotel offers a heated indoor pool for its guests to enjoy. Despite limited opening hours, the pool and changing facilities received positive reviews for their temperature and cleanliness. Some guests wished the pool would open earlier in the morning, but overall the pool was a great addition to the hotel amenities. Along with a sauna and hot tub, the hotel also offers a variety of restaurants and a small bar. The hotel itself is reportedly spacious with not the most modern rooms or facilities, but the pool and jacuzzi were a nice touch to enhance the overall experience.

Parking

According to confirmed guest reviews, the Royal Maritime Hotel offers a great location and friendly staff with comfortable beds and clean decor. However, there is a lack of on-site parking available and the nearby parking options are limited and expensive. Some guests found it easy to find parking, while others had difficulty and were directed to a multistory car park across the road. The free on-site parking is also limited in size. Guests suggest that the hotel should make a better deal with the nearby parking options to offer better prices to their customers. It's important to note that guests may be charged an extra £12 for overnight parking and some guests encountered confusion with the classification of the rooms. However, the hotel's location within easy reach of local attractions and amenities makes up for the parking issues.

Yes, Royal Maritime Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Royal Maritime Hotel.

No, Royal Maritime Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Royal Maritime Hotel.

No, Royal Maritime Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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