Southampton Hotels Close To Cruise Terminals
Nearest hotels to Mayflower & City cruise terminals at Southampton
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| Cruise Ship At Mayflower Cruise Terminal Southampton |
Southampton hotels close to the City & Mayflower cruise terminals are conveniently situated between the rail and coach stations at Southampton and the dock gate used for both cruise terminals. There are currently four cruise terminals at Southampton strung along the port area. The City and Mayflower cruise terminals are at the western end of the waterfront accessed from the same dock gate. The other two cruise terminals at Southampton, the Ocean and QE2 cruise terminals are about a mile east .
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| City Centre Hotels |
| Hotels Close to QE2 & Ocean Cruise Terminals |
| Hotels Close to City & Mayflower Terminals |
If you are arriving in Southampton by public transport either train or coach and using either the City or Mayflower Southampton cruise terminal, three hotels stand out as being particularly convenient.
The Ibis Budget (ex ETAP), Ibis and Novotel are all clustered around a square opposite the dock gate used for access to the City and Mayflower cruise terminals. The hotels are a short 5 minute walk from both the train station and National Express coach station. It's also perfectly feasible to walk to the City Cruise Terminal from the hotels, the Mayflower though is a much longer trek, only for the intrepid few.
The three hotels are all owned by the French Accor group.
The Ibis Budget is the ultra no-frills brand and most nights will be the cheapest in accommodation in Southampton city centre. Only built in 2010 this offers modern clean rooms but minimal space, appropriate if all you want from a hotel is somewhere to sleep, wash and brush up and safely secure your luggage.
The Ibis is the next step up, but still a budget hotel but with more space and facilities. The Novotel is a full service hotel complete with indoor pool, fitness centre etc.
Wherever, you stay in the centre of Southampton you will not be that far from the cruise terminals, coach and train stations and the shopping centres of Southampton. We have a useful Southampton hotel map at the bottom of this page so you can see the relative positions of each hotel to the cruise terminals.
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Ibis Budget (Etap) Southampton $ - Cheapest
The Ibis Budget hotel is a brand new hotel located next door to the Novotel and Ibis hotels, a cluster of hotels that are the nearest to the train and coach stations.
This is not a run down dump with nothing to offer but a low price, this is a brand spanking new purpose built hotel offering 'no frills' rooms.
If you just want a bed in a modern, clean hotel at lowest cost and somewhere safe for your luggage, this may be for you. There is a McDonalds next door and a large retail park on your doorstep.
Modern, comfortable room that can accommodate up to 3 people (in most countries), with a shower, toilet, and satellite TV. Charge for parking.
ETAP Southampton - Hotel Map Ref: 3
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Ibis Southampton $$
Within sight of the train and coach stations with the cities major shopping mall opposite. Located next door to the Novotel and Etap hotel, all owned by the Accor group and sharing the same car park and approach road. These three hotels are the closest hotels to both the National Express coach station and the train station. You can easily walk the distance with luggage.
Faces the dock gates for the Mayflower and City Cruise terminals, some people walk to these cruise terminals from the Ibis. A McDonald's is next door and plenty of other restaurants are within a few minutes walk.
93 rooms with wireless Internet access. A bar offering snacks 24 hours, a terrace and parking (charge) are available to guests.
Breakfasts served from 4:00 a.m. to noon. Restaurant and bar serving snacks 24 hours.
Ibis Southampton - Hotel Map Ref: 2
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Novotel Southampton $$$$
Just 400 metres from Southampton Central Rail Station and National Express coach station and opposite the dock gates for the City and Mayflower cruise terminals..
The spacious rooms at Novotel Southampton feature a private bathroom and a large work area. TVs include pay-per-view movies and internet access. Rooms also include a laptop safe, a hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms can accommodate children.
Guests can relax in the sauna, indoor heated swimming pool or fitness centre. A full service restaurant is supplemented by a bar that serves snacks.
Novotel Southampton - Hotel Map Ref: 1
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Premier Inn West Quay $$$
Newly opened in 2011, The Premier Inn West Quay is in a wonderful position next to the West Quay shopping centre. Coach and train stations as well as the city centre are within 5 minutes walk.
Premier Inn is the UK's leading mid-range budget hotel chain with a reputation for value for money and high standards when benchmarked against major competitors.
Each well-equipped room features a flat-screen satellite TV, free tea and coffee and a private bathroom.
The restaurant serves a varied menu for evening dining, and the stylish bar offers a range of light snacks and beverages. Cooked and continental breakfasts are also available daily plus you have lots of alternatives on your doorstep outside the hotel.
Premier Inn City Centre - Hotel Map Ref: 4
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Holiday Inn Southampton $$$$$
Right down on the waterfront opposite a large park area where you can watch the activity along the Solent, very pleasant if the weather is kind. This Holiday Inn is one of the older chain hotels in Southampton, but nevertheless seems to be well received.
With air-conditioned rooms, a 130 room hotel over 10 floors with many of the rooms having panoramic views of Southampton Waterfront. There is a choice of room grades available including suites.
The hotel boast a sauna, fitness Centre, hot tub and indoor swimming pool.
The Junction Restaurant offers a daily hot breakfast buffet and an international menu for dinner. Bar where you can take drinks out on the veranda or take advantage of 24-hour Room Service
Holiday Inn Southampton - Hotel Map Ref: 5
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De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel $$$$$
Overlooking Southampton waterfront opposite the Holiday Inn, this iconic nautical themed modern hotel with its towering glass atrium certainly looks the best hotel in Southampton judged by its looks.
The traditional, 4-star rooms at De Vere Grand Harbour have TVs with PlayStation games and on-demand movies. All rooms have free internet access, a work desk and a cosy seating area.
Number 5 Restaurant offers views across Southampton’s medieval city walls, and serves a modern British menu. The Royal Bar is open 24 hours, and offers a range of fine cocktails and fresh coffees.
Guests can relax in the sauna, bath spa or beside the indoor swimming pool, and there is also a modern fitness centre.
De Vere Hotel - Hotel Map Ref: 6
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| $ | Consistently cheapest hotel, ultra no frills budget chain, one of closest hotels to bus/train stations and City/Mayflower cruise terminals. |
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| $$ | No frills budget chain, one of the closest hotels to bus/train stations and City and Mayflower cruise terminals. |
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| $$ | 4 star full service hotel. One of the oldest buildings 13th century buildings in Southampton situated in the heart of shopping area. |
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| $$$ | 3 star independent hotel with heated indoor pool with a spa bath and sauna. One of closest hotels to coach and train stations. |
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| $$$ | 172 room high quality 'no frills' chain of a 3 star standard. On edge of shopping/commercial area. All you can eat breakfast available. |
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| $$$ | 155 room high quality 'no frills' chain of a 3 star standard opened 2011. Mid-way between city centre and waterfront close to bus/rail stations. |
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| $$$ | Large 270 room 3 star chain hotel with air conditioned rooms in tower block on fringes of shopping/commercial area. Gym/Leisure centre. |
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| $$$$ | 3 star hotel with indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre., One of the closest hotels to bus/train stations and City and Mayflower cruise terminals. |
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| $$$$$ | Down on the waterfront, almost embeded within the old city walls. Just 5 luxury rooms provides an alternative to the 'standard' chain hotels. |
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| $$$$$ | Luxury full service 4 star situated on Southampton waterfront. Sauna, spa, beauty treatments, indoor pool, modern fitness centre. |
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| $$$$$ | Right on waterfont opposite park and Old Town of Southampton. Air conditioned rooms, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness centre. |
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Southampton Hotel & Cruise Terminal Map
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