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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Southampton, UK

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Opposite the Red Funnel ferry terminal and just minutes from the city centre and cruise terminals, Ennios is an Italian restaurant with boutique bedrooms that offer luxurious comfort.

Bedrooms have unique views and lovely features, including free Wi-Fi, a wide-screen TV, Egyptian cotton bedding and Designer toiletries.

Great location clean and comfy

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9
Superb
1,040 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Rooms have laptop safes, king-size beds with luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen and minibars stocked with your favourite drinks and snacks. The flat-screen TVs have Freeview digital channels. The modern bathrooms have large showers.

The White Star has received 2 AA Rosettes for the quality of its great-value food. Dishes are made using fresh local produce. The bar serves wines, award-winning ales and cocktails.

The attention to detail in the room facilities was commendable. There was everything a guest would need for a very comfortable stay. The list of facilities is too long to describe but notably the room was served with air conditioning, total noise insulation, a very spacious and clean bathroom, coffee machine and tea station, ironing facilities, safety deposit box and most importantly, a very comfortable bed. The location could not be better in Southampton and the night life in the evenings is a pleasure.

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9.1
Superb
992 reviews
Price from
£80.10
per night

With a stunning glass atrium and impressive spa, Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is situated on Southampton Waterfront. The luxury hotel has a brasserie restaurant, lively bar, and sea views from many of the rooms.

Location was extremely convenient between the Central train station and cruise terminal. Also large shopping centre within walking distance. Breakfast was excellent with a great variety of choice.

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8.3
Very good
3,961 reviews
Price from
£76.50
per night

In a quiet, rural location, the The Pilgrim Inn consists of 2 beautiful thatched buildings; one housing the cosy bar and restaurant, while the other contains stylish and luxurious boutique rooms.

The bedrooms are individually furnished and decorated, each with their own unique and distinctive boutique style. Some of the rooms have four-poster beds and some have luxurious roll-top baths.

Superb accomodation ,wonderful breakfast.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,420 reviews
Price from
£94.50
per night

With free Wi-Fi on site, ibis budget Southampton Centre is situated right in the heart of Southampton. The train station is a few minutes’ walk away, and the Medieval City Walls are also close by. There is limited chargeable outdoor parking on site.

Helpful staff, good location, cosy little room.

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6.9
Review score
5,540 reviews
Price from
£43.50
per night

Hunters Lodge Guest House is a 15-minute walk from West Quay, close to Southampton centre, its cruise and ferry terminals. It offers free car parking and bright rooms with free WiFi.

The elegant, 4-star bedrooms at this Victorian-built guest house are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All rooms feature tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

Room was very clean and comfy. Staff were friendly and helpful

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7.9
Good
630 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Situated in Hythe Marina near the town of Hythe, the Boathouse Hotel provides sleek, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, some overlooking the water. The restaurant uses local produce and there is a relaxed waterside bar.

Staff were great. Location quiet and lovely. You're a stone's throw away from Hythe and the little train on the pier to catch the ferry

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7.8
Good
1,157 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Ellington Lodge at The Concorde is conveniently located just 2 minutes' drive from Southampton Airport and Southampton Parkway Train Station, in a quiet woodland setting near Lakeside Country Park, just off junction 5 of the M27.

The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good with lots of choices hot or cold. Dinner was excellent with lots of choices and nice and hot. The staff were all nice and friendly and helpful.

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7.8
Good
861 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Just opposite Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble's banks, Harper's Steakhouse Southampton is located just 6 miles from Southampton. This modern steakhouse, pub and rooms offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, a terrace, bar, and a restaurant.

Beautiful room. loved the rustic theme and furnishings.

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8.3
Very good
1,172 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Strawberry Cottage B&B is a traditional family-run bed and breakfast located in Hedge End. It offers full English breakfasts, free WiFi and free private parking onsite.

The en suite bedrooms at Strawberry Cottage B&B feature a country cottage style, and some have sloping ceilings. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a haidryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Good location and good breakfast

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9.1
Superb
98 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £172
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
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     · 2,384 reviews
    Great design, facilities, bar and especially the Ibiza DJ set on Sunday afternoons. Terry
    terry
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    The interior design and finish is amazing and attention to detail, finishing touches around the property.
    JASON
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £144
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,040 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel
    Richard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £111.23
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,121 reviews
    Bed was incredible, view was gorgeous, staff were lovely. Bartender made me the best cosmopolitan I've ever had! Bathroom was lovely too. Grounds were stunning!
    Kayleigh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £137
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,297 reviews
    clean room with great design. comfy bed and lovely bathroom and shower
    Ethan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £144
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,040 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel, comfortable, stylish. The Italian restaurant is excellent, food really good and the staff are efficient, helpful and friendly.
    Susan Duffy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £137
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,297 reviews
    lovely interior design. not a large room but well organised
    Alexandra-Adela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £161.10
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 992 reviews
    the refurbishment is absolutely gorgeous, very high end and all of the little touches were there, Nespresso coffee pods in rooms, chocolates, robes and slippers. the room was large and so elegantly designed, really lovely. all of the staff were friendly yet professional, excellent attitude, happy and all seemed to work well together they were a pleasure, everyone we met. superb value for money, couldn’t believe the price for the quality!
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £137
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,297 reviews
    Gorgeous boutique hotel with a cool steam punk vibe decor and the guest rooms have funky coloured lighting on the furniture and feature wall art. The staff were super friendly and helpful, great central location opposite West Quay shopping centre. Would definitely stay there again ☺️
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    The hosts were so friendly and welcoming and willing to really share their BEAUTIFUL home with me. Breakfast was really five star. The room was very comfortable and the interior design was really lovely. I cannot rate this highly enough. Little touches like biscuits, chocolate and hand sanitizer in the room. Attention to detail was extremely good. Lovely garden and hot tub. Location for me was perfect as I used to live nearby and was visiting friends in the area. I came away with loads of ideas for interior design, hoping I can use them.
    Huckle Cynthia
    Solo traveller

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