Clarence Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom | (888) 708-2081
Adult-only
boutique with upscale vibe
Individually styled, luxurious rooms with high-end amenities
Some rooms have
bathtubs with integrated TVs or hydro-jets
King-size beds
with premium bedding
Excellent
cooked-to-order breakfast included in rate
Short walk to
Southsea beach and pier
Room service available
during limited hours
Inviting lounge, bar, and breakfast room
No minibars in rooms
Few interesting local
attractions or restaurants nearby
The eight-room Clarence Hotel is an
upscale, adult-only boutique occupying a beautifully renovated Edwardian
townhouse in south Portsmouth. While it is a short walk to Southsea's beachfront,
there's not a lot of interest in the immediate area. The luxurious rooms,
however, are designed for spending plenty of time in -- especially those with
jetted bathtubs big enough for two. Don't expect too much in the way of facilities, and
rates are high, but for a ritzy romantic hideaway, the Clarence Hotel makes a
particularly fine choice.
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Adult-only boutique set in an immaculate Edwardian townhouse
The Clarence
Hotel occupies a detached Edwardian townhouse with an immaculately presented
red brick facade complete with ornate period detailing, wrought iron railings,
and even an old-fashioned style street light in front. Visitors are first met
by pretty stained glass windows that cast colored light into homey-looking
hallways with patterned carpets and turned-wood balusters. This adult-only
boutique has just eight rooms, a breakfast room, and small bar, all
of which are superbly finished in a blend of classic vintage feel and smart
contemporary style. The ambience is intimate and service attentive and
personal, while at the same time affording guests plenty of undisturbed
privacy.
Location
Set on a quiet residential road in Portsmouth's Southsea seaside resort
The hotel is located on a quaint and quiet
residential street in the seaside resort of Southsea -- the southern coastal
part of the city of Portsmouth. The seafront with its long shingle beach is a
few minutes' walk away -- though there's not a great deal of beachfront
amenities beyond the pier. Five minutes' drive away Portsmouth's
historic dockyard and the Gunwharf Quays can be found -- with numerous outlet stores,
restaurants, bars, and cafés -- as well as ferries to the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth and Southsea train station connects directly to London and is about two miles
from the hotel (a cab is recommended) while Portsmouth's main ferry terminal
is about 10 minutes away by car with connections to Spain and Jersey.
Rooms
Individually and sumptuously designed rooms with outstanding amenities
Each of the
hotel's eight rooms have been individually designed and decorated with
particular attention to detail, with statement wallpaper, plush patterned
fabrics, and antique wood or contemporary design furnishings. A number of rooms
feature an in-room sunken or free-standing bathtub with integrated flat-screen
TV while bathrooms also include under-floor heating, high-end bath products,
and thick bathrobes and slippers. Wi-Fi is fast and free while up-to-date
flat-screen TVs provide movie and music on demand. For comfort, air-conditioning
is individually controlled and beds are king-size with high-end bedding
-- however, with no minibars. Tea and coffee facilities, however, are provided.
Features
Excellent cooked-to-order breakfast menu and around-the-clock room service
Being more of a guesthouse than hotel, there's not a huge amount beyond the rooms. However, an excellent
cooked-to-order breakfast menu has a particularly impressive selection on offer
and served in elegant surroundings. The hotel also has a small bar area with
soft seating which opens to an even smaller paved garden. Room service is also
available (with limited hours) and in-room massage services can also be arranged. Parking is also available free of charge, though spaces
are a mix of off-road and street parking.
