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Reviews of Novotel Southampton 4 stars

1 West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA, United Kingdom

#27 of 37 hotels in Southampton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2325 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant stay very close to city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would've liked a little fridge in the room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Location, location and location .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location to cruise pier, friendly staff, easy walking distance to town center .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    7.0
    Very convenient, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building works

    Close to the cruise terminal

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good central location for the cruise terminals and close to restuarants etc.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    7.0
    It was okay, but probably wouldn’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a faint smell of vomit on my side of the bed which was the left side of the bed closest to the wall next to the bathroom which was a bit offputting. Also there was only two cans of water in the fridge for a family of four so the kids didn’t have a drink, which I thought was a bit weird and a bit unfair. The car parking fee was unacceptable. £12 per night which isn’t explicitly mentioned when booking Staff at breakfast were very nice very friendly stuff behind the reception were a bit stiff, but I guess they were busy and stressed.

    Room was spacious and comfortable tv was not compatible with my phone so the kids could not watch their shows and i did not have ahdmi cable with me! Beds were comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    Great for a nights stay with the family whilst travelling
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient to ferry terminal and Southampton centre

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Great value, excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of Air con wasn’t an issue for when we stayed but would have been if it was a warmer evening

    Proximity to the port, facilities and near by restaurants

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    Staff were very friendly, helpful very good with the children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very expensive,considering it was £23 for a cooked breakfast or £15 for cereal and croissants basically. Our 5 and 1 year olds would had a mouthful amd that be it.

    The hotel had good facilities for children.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked the Hotel as Spa type break with my girlfriend and we expected all the fitness facilities to be open to use. *The Swimming Pool was closed therefore we did "not" experienced what we hoped to do.. This was not explained on Booking date as told by staff ?.. So a full free return weekend booking would be appreciated due to the inconvenience when the Pool is open?

    Reception was warming and spacious and clean room was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location. Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Headboard lights didn't work

    Great location. Close to shops ferry and coach station

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could of had air con ,and getting in and out of shower bath was a bit high .

    great location ,nice size rooms .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely hotel right near the port!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small toilet room with no ventilation

    I sincerely appreciated that the hotel reached out to let us know that a party was planned for the night we were staying and that there may be loud music. Our rooms were made and ready for us. That was a lovely touch!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very supportive. The location is very close to transportation

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel, awful car park (fined despite paying)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were issued a parking ticket after we got home despite having paid for parking. We appealed to the parking company but the ticket still stood so we had to appeal through POPLA and won. Very disappointing and stressful when we had done nothing wrong. I understand that the parking is overseen by an outside company but this did not reflect well on your hotel and we would think twice befofe returning because of this.

    Ideal for our trip to Paultons park. Hotel was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unable to use swimming pool

    Very near to place we were visiting Also very clean inside and outside. Lovely area

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

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

    No free car park

    Good place and room size for family

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Convenient and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A/C needed to be a little stronger for the hot summer.

    Room and beds were quite comfortable and there was plenty of parking. Within a walkable distance to the centre of town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit dated. Air con not working.

    The staff were lovely and we enjoyed the breakfast. We felt welcomed as a family.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was warm in the rooms. I know it said no AC but even the lobby was very warm

    Location is great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay in a well priced hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and price

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking, outdated bathroom, flies in room/hot in room

    Spacious room, lovely entrance, helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Good location if you are using the Horizon Port. If you're considering walking to the ship or bus/tr
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Price.

    Room and shower a bit tight. Nice communal area in the lobby. Decent breakfast. Close to Bus/train. and the Horizon Port. Other ports have closer hotels Photo is from Horizon Port looking out to the other ports.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    7.0
    Decent for 1-2 night transit stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms had old musty smoking smell - I guess from the time when the hotels used to have smoking rooms. The carpets could do with a bit of a refresh - possible link to old smoke smell. The service at breakfast could have been better - it was as though the staff did not anticipate the volumes? Food was being brought out in batches during a time when the breakfast was very busy (10am). 6 fried eggs or 10 sausages at a time. So it was a bit haphazard and frustrating.

    The location near the train station is ideal and the room sizes are pretty decent. Quiet area, close to the centre of town.

    Stayed in July 2025

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