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Reviews of Keppels Head Hotel

24-26 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT, United Kingdom

#18 of 26 hotels in Portsmouth

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Review score

Based on 1675 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were some stairs up to our rooms. Fortunately a staff member helped with our large cases.

    Excellent location near the Isle of Wight ferry terminal. The room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent accommodation

    Excellent location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay overlooking the water and the Spinaker with good food choices
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stayed before and the room had a bath which we both liked No bath this time which was a little disappointing Need to request room with a bath next time if available

    Stayed here a couple of times before and Like to stay here while in Portsmouth Lovely old hotel and nicely renovated The dining room is unusually attractive displaying some of the history of the hotels grandeur Great position right opposite the Spinaker and the bus and railway station Additional benefit is the nearby private parking area for hotel residents Great food both at night and an exceptional breakfast Would definitely stay again next time we are in Portsmouth

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Near to dock yard

    Ok

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    A pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bedroom was smaller than expected, and the furniture and fittings were ‘tired’. There was only room for one bedside table, no bedside lamp, but a small wall light which was set too far forward to give light onto a book when in bed. The bathroom was spacious, new and clean, but no where to hang a wash bag or clothes. The shower was only just a shower due to poor pressure. A towel rail would be a bonus. The radiator was too small for 2 hand and 2 bath towels, so had clean towels each day.

    Location was great as we were going to the Historic Dock Yard. Breakfast was average. Cooked to order eggs which was good. Yogurts good, fresh fruit available. DIY toast. Enjoyed a Japanese dinner one night. Most enjoyable, and cooked to order and served beautifully. Excellent service from the staff in reception and at the bar. Enjoyed reading the plaques and history of the hotel. Asked for a quiet room and we experience no noise,, so grateful for that.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Breakfast was good. Would have been nice to have some plain croissants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good hotel in a fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fantastic location. We parked our car in the compact carpark for the duration of our stay and was included in the price. Large room overlooking a public carpark. The large bathroom appears to be recently done but could do with more shelving and holders, Bedsheets didn't fit the bed! The twin beds were pushed together and there is only one bed side table. Tiny TV. Great breakfast in a lovely setting with sufficient variety offered. Staff are friendly work hard.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice Stay, Would Book Again :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is old and there are steep steps up to the door. The room was basic and the furniture old. However, the bathroom was modern and everything was clean.

    The location was excellent as we intended to visit the Mary Rose exhibition, which was just over the road. Gunwharf Quays shopping and restaurant complex was five minutes walk away too. The downstairs was nicely decorated and well maintained. A small but free hotel carpark was a short way from the hotel. Food in the restaurant was excellent and offered both a European and Asian menu.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    perfect location and a short stay in portsmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They had a function on in the dining room that evening, so no meals available till after 8pm. But after a short while i was offered the same meal as the function and a very reasonable price. So can only say thank you to the man behind the bar who arranged it. so no complaints

    location. On site free parking Staff, decent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Great room right by the dockyard
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in is at 3 p.m. and not a minute before, never happened to me in a UK hotel before or since.

    super clean, comfortable room right by the train station & dockyard. Well lit bathroom, large shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel near Historic dockyard
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room, number 4 didn't have a view of the surrounding area. It's about a 25 minute walk to the city center of Portsmouth

    Location is great, just across the Historic Dockyard of Portsmouth. Breakfast was good and the breakfast hall was beautiful. The staff was very friendly. When we arrived they booked us on a room with only 2 beds but after seeing that we were with 3 people, they quickly rebooked us to another room. Private parking was very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very uncomfortable and small bed. Shower weak and difficult to get a comfortable temperature

    Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely bar and very nice breakfast and everywhere clean. Bottles of water in room very appreciated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    A much improved hotel in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were a bit uncomfortable. The water pressure in the shower was very low. We had hoped to have the Japanese menu but it was the chef's night off and the English food was not very good.

    The staff were helpful and friendly. The lift was new and efficient. The room was a good size and had a view of the harbour. There was a large TV.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good location and there was a bar on site.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee isn't great and the bed in room (single) was very hard (... Beyond a " firm mattress" into something less hospitable). This didn't detract from the overall good impression though.

    Location was great. Very friendly welcome and also the service at breakfast was great (as was my amazing breakfast sandwich). Very spacious single room with excellent shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    A very reasonably priced and comfortable hotel and ideal for visiting HMS Victory etc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bedside or table lamps in bedroom

    Excellent location, friendly staff, free parking. Breakfast good and evening meals in hotel excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room overlooked a large extractor fan which was very loud when the windows were open. There was also a lot of noise from pipes early in the morning which made it difficult to sleep.

    The room was very clean, breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly. Great location with free parking overnight.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No view from out window, but we weren't indoors much at all, so not an issue

    The location is fantastic and with (limited) parking. The restaurant was really good too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    We probably would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were at the top of the hotel but we could hear a lot of noise and the trains going in and out of the station. It was also quite cold.

    It was a well kept hotel and breakfast was fresh cooked.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower water pressure

    Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Second time we have stayed we like the location and the parking facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast Bacon & Sauages average

    The location is excellent and very convenient for gunwharf and the bus station, the staff are friendly and efficient also the bathroom is excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely view of the Spinnaker. Large bedroom and bathroom. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Didn’t have breakfast but it looked good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2024

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