About Travelodge Portsmouth Hilsea
Travelodge Portsmouth Hilsea offers low-cost no frills accommodation a short drive from the A3 in Hilsea, Portsmouth. Located within half-a-mile of Hilsea railway station for regular services into Portsmouth, it provides free parking.
Colourful, refreshed rooms with flat-screen TVs and premium king-size beds boast en suite bathrooms, hot drinks provisions and desks. Family and accessible rooms are available.
Conveniences comprise ironing facilities, hairdryers, vending machines and time-limited free Wi-Fi throughout and kids can stay free.
There’s an adjacent pub-carvery restaurant plus eateries like Chinese and fast food restaurants located within one mile. Takeaway breakfast boxes are available at reception.
Non-smoking Travelodge Portsmouth Hilsea is three miles from Fratton Park for Portsmouth FC football fixtures. Portsmouth’s ferry terminals are roughly two miles away. It’s about ten minutes’ drive from Portsmouth city centre for shopping, dining, the University of Portsmouth and the Spinnaker Tower, offering unrivalled views of the city.
Positive Reviews
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Decent rooms for the price
Many travellers liked the streamlined rooms, saying they were basic but had everything they needed for a stopover. There was frequent praise for the cosy beds. Many guests described their rooms as spacious and clean. Those aiming to spend less felt they got decent bang for their buck due to the comparatively competitive room rates.
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Convenient location near city centre and ferries
This hotel's location near the A3 in the northern Hilsea suburb of Portsmouth appealed to those using the ferry terminals, which were located just a short car journey away. Furthermore, it was within easy walking distance of Hilsea railway station for frequent trains to Portsmouth city centre for shops and dining. Guests also liked the way there were bus stops nearby and free parking on-site. There were also convenient dining options including an adjacent pub-restaurant. Drivers often reported it was easy to reach local attractions, academic institutions, sports grounds, museums and beaches.
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Friendly personnel were a bonus
Guests often sang the praises of the customer service, saying they dealt with courteous, helpful and efficient members of staff.
Negative Reviews
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Obstacles to sleep encountered
Light sleepers blamed inadequate sound insulation for enabling them to hear nuisance noise from connecting rooms and corridors at times. Several reviewers claimed it wasn't always easy to regulate the room temperature.
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Limited free Wi-Fi criticized
Several visitors were disappointed that they had to pay to use the Wi-Fi network once a free 30-minute period was exceeded.
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Maintenance and cleanliness issues
Dusty patches, dodgy plumbing and weak shower pressure plus kettles, bathrooms and towels that could have been cleaner were among the maintenance and cleanliness grumbles critics had in certain rooms.