Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel

Southampton , , Herbert Walker Avenue (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsThe Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel, is highly praised for its excellent location with guests noting its proximity to the airport, shopping center, city facilities and cruise terminal. The hotel offers stunning sea views and is close to a variety of dining options and cinemas. The breakfast is highly rated with guests enjoying the wide variety of options available, including gluten-free options. The dinner options have received mixed reviews with some guests finding the food to be very good and others finding it to be passable or tasteless. The rooms are described as clean and comfortable, although some guests note that the hotel is dated and tired-looking on the outside. The staff is highly praised for their helpfulness and friendliness, although a few guests experienced poor service. The parking facility is considered satisfactory, although some guests found the cost to be too high. The beds have received mixed reviews with some guests finding them comfortable and others finding them too hard or too soft. Overall, the hotel offers good value for a clean and tidy stay, although it is considered basic and starting to show its age.
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Room Types
Double Room With a power shower, this light room features individually controlled air conditioning and Wi-Fi access, as well as satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Twin Room With a power shower, this light room features individually controlled air conditioning and Wi-Fi access, as well as satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Standard Double or Standard Twin allocated on arrival Room type will be allocated on arrival and you will receive either a twin (2 single beds) or a double room on arrival, depending on the availability. All requests for a specific room type are not guaranteed and your reservation will be allocated what is available on arrival. This room type does not feature any views and can not accommodate any extra beds or cots

Double Room with View With views across Southampton Water, this room features tea/coffee making facilities. Watch pay movies on TV and unwind in the bathtub and shower.

Double Room - Disability Access With views across Southampton Water, this room features tea/coffee making facilities. Watch pay movies on TV and unwind in the bathtub and shower.

Premium King Room with City View Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard King Room with Harbour View This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard King Room with City View Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Premium King Room with River View Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as river views. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Twin Room with Harbor View Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as river views. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features an electric kettle, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Queen Room with Sofa Bed This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

About Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
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Guest Reviews
8.0
Very Good
Location
If you're looking for a hotel with an excellent location in Southampton, the Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel is the place for you. Guests have raved about the superb location with many noting that it's conveniently situated near the airport, shopping center and city facilities. Not only is it great for city exploring, but the hotel is also ideal for those heading to the cruise terminal, being a short walk away. The waterfront location also offers stunning sea views that guests have described as absolutely gorgeous. The hotel is close to a variety of dining options and cinemas, making it convenient for travelers to enjoy a night out. Moreover with friendly and accommodating staff, clean and spacious rooms and great facilities, it's easy to see why the hotel's location is such a draw for guests.

Breakfast
Guests of the Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel, had positive things to say about the breakfast offered at the hotel. They described the breakfast as good, delicious, excellent, fantastic and wonderful. Reviewers particularly enjoyed the wide variety of options available, noting choices for both continental and cooked breakfast. Gluten-free options were also mentioned. The breakfast was well-presented and every item was described as good in taste. Guests appreciated the great selection of complimentary items in their room's mini-bar. Staff was attentive and helpful and the cleanliness of the hotel was noted. Some reviewers mentioned that the self-service breakfast could have been improved, while others seemed to appreciate the convenience. Overall, breakfast was a top-notch experience at this hotel.

Dinner
The dinner options at Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel, have received mixed reviews from guests. While some guests found the food to be very good and tasty, others found it to be passable or even tasteless. The restaurant itself was described as really nice, but some guests found the staff to be unfriendly and the table manners poor. Lunch and a glass of wine were enjoyable but slightly pricey. The quality of food in the restaurant was described as ok but nothing great with limited menu choices for those with gluten-free requirements. Some guests recommended booking dinner, bed and breakfast for the best value. Despite the mixed reviews, some guests still found standout dishes, such as the sirloin steak, to be excellent.

Rooms
Guest reviews of the Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel reveal a mix of opinions regarding the hotel's rooms. While some describe the rooms as excellent, spacious and clean, others mention that the hotel is dated and tired-looking on the outside. A few guests report issues with poor maintenance, poor ventilation and uncleanliness in some rooms. However, many guests appreciate the comfortable beds, lovely views and convenient location of the hotel. Some guests mention that the rooms are quiet, while others note that the soundproofing is not the best. Overall, guests comment that the rooms are clean and comfortable, albeit with some limitations and are suitable for a short stay.

Beds
The beds at Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel have received mixed reviews from guests. While many found the beds to be comfortable, some found the mattresses rather hard and a few others claimed that the beds were too soft. Some guests also complained about the pillows, which were described as lumpy or uncomfortable. Despite this, many guests appreciated the spacious rooms, clean bedding and great views. A few guests did encounter issues, such as arriving to a freezing room or receiving two single beds instead of a double. Overall, the beds at the hotel were considered adequate but not exceptional.

Cleanliness
Guests of the Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel, consistently praise the hotel’s high cleanliness standards. Many reviewers remark on the exceptional cleaning of both the rooms and the hotel in general. Guests appreciate the replacement of teas, coffee, milk and water, as well as housekeeping making their beds. The hotel’s location, clean and tidy environment and friendly staff all receive positive feedback. Some reviewers mention spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated rooms with nice views overlooking Southampton. Yet, a few guests report that the carpets and bathroom tiles are stained and rooms may need updating. However, most guests agree that the rooms are clean and tidy with modern amenities and a soothing atmosphere. The hotel’s continental breakfast in the room, although not good value for money, is clean. Guests who stay in rooms with a view can admire the beautiful sight of cruise ships arriving and departing. Overall, the Holiday Inn Southampton is a clean and comfortable hotel worth considering when travelling to Southampton.

Staff
The staff at Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel, have received rave reviews from guests. The great check-in experience and bar staff remembering guests' drinks made for a pleasurable stay. Guests raved about the helpful and friendly staff, who went the extra mile to ensure excellent service. Reception staff were described as polite and courteous, while front-of-house staff were described as approachable and efficient. Breakfast staff were deemed A1 with delicious meals and very attentive service. Some guests even mentioned staff specifically by name, such as Louise and Jimmy, who were described as brilliant and amazing. Unfortunately, some guests experienced poor service or distressing exchanges, but overall the staff were admirable, cheery and attentive, making for a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Parking
Holiday Inn Southampton offers a good location with onsite parking available at a cost of £15 per day, which some guests found to be pricey considering the basic cost of the hotel. While some guests were happy with the parking facility and found lots of parking available, others were disappointed that parking was not included in the room price and thought it should be. Additionally, some guests were not informed about possible parking fines and were unpleasantly surprised upon returning to their cars. Overall, guests were satisfied with the parking facility but felt that the cost of parking should be included in the room price.

4 Star
Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel offers a good value stay for those looking for a clean and tidy hotel. However, the hotel's parking fee is considered to be extortionate by guests. Despite a few flaws, guests still had a good stay at the hotel. Expect long queues for checking in, using the lifts and breakfast. The hotel itself is considered to be very basic and is starting to show its age. Nevertheless, some guests have described their experience as wonderful, first-class and very relaxing. If you're looking for a non-expensive stay for your cruise terminal trip, this hotel might be perfect for you. Overall, most guests are willing to return for another stay.


Yes, Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Pool Lap Lanes.

No, a spa isn't available at Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel.

No, Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel.

No, Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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