Missbrightstar Posted May 18, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi we are travelling down the day before our cruise in August. We will be arriving by train and looking for hotel recommendations please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie1974 Posted May 18, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We have stayed in the Novotel and De Vere Grand Harbour. The Novotel was pleasant enough but lacked aircon - the De Vere was much nicer but also much more expensive. Both are great for cruise terminal access as is the Holiday Inn which we ate in following an embarkation delay. In August I wouldn't take a chance on a room without aircon. I am sure others on here can advise further; perhaps you can give an idea of budget to assist in suitable recommendations. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blodwyn Posted May 18, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We stay at the Dolphin Mercure on the High Street. A very comfortable hotel,friendly staff and next to Wetherspoons for breakfast. Only a £5 taxi ride ti docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The Premier Inn West Quay is a nice modern hotel and has air conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleafy Posted May 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi, Do you have any info on Parking at the Premier inn.....&.....do they offer a free shuttle service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The Premier Inn West Quay doesn't have its own car park but there is a large public car park right next to it. You need to get your parking ticket stamped at the hotel reception for a reduced fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) with no car. Premier Inn West Quay New modern wel liked not to far to walk upto the highstreet. Dolphin (join accor loyalty for deals) Star a little run down but functional and breakfast was fine. Both on the high street so good location with the wetherspoon between them which is OK and the beer choice has been good. Near is the Coriander lounge a very nice curry house. Holiday inn is next to city terminal so a short walk if thats your terminal and still ok for a walk into the town. the Grand harbour is not a devere any more. to get a feel for the locations https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=southampton+hotels&hl=en&ll=50.902627,-1.403375&spn=0.019297,0.047421&sll=51.815241,-0.815437&sspn=0.075664,0.189686&hq=hotels&hnear=Southampton,+United+Kingdom&t=m&fll=50.906605,-1.407151&fspn=0.019295,0.047421&z=15 Edited May 20, 2014 by insidecabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleafy Posted May 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The Premier Inn West Quay doesn't have its own car park but there is a large public car park right next to it. You need to get your parking ticket stamped at the hotel reception for a reduced fee. Brilliant thanks. :D Do you know if there's a shuttle....or is it walkable? Cheers Davy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2014 You don't say which terminal in Southampton - Ocean, Mayflower, City or QE2? I don't know if there's a shuttle or not but you could try putting the postcodes in Google Maps and Google Street View to see if you think it's walkable. West Quay hotel - SO15 1BA Ocean terminal - SO14 3QN QE2 terminal - SO14 3GG Mayflower terminal - SO15 1HJ City terminal - SO15 1AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2014 City is walkable Mayflower a bit further the other two a bit of a trek with bags. Chances are there will be others at the hotel. You could buddy up and get a taxi for the luggage to the bag drop and take a leisurely walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleafy Posted May 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Doh!!! Forgot to say, we're on the Independence of the seas. Not sure which dock its at?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Looks like it usually docks at the City Terminal http://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/Live_Information/Shipping_Movements_and_Cruise_Ship_Schedule/Cruise_Ship_Schedule/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleafy Posted May 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Brilliant thanks. I'll check with the hotel to see if there's a shuttle, if not, I'll just book a taxi. Cheers Davy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gittel Posted May 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Having stayed at most of the hotels in Southampton I should let you know that there are no hotel shuttles at all unless you are staying at a hotel with a stay and park deal and some of those are now one-way only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleafy Posted May 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks.... A Taxi it is then! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted May 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2014 We usually stay at the Premier Inn West Quay. We book the flexible price and keep an eye on room rates so we can cancel the higher price and rebook at the lower price, if room rates drop:D. It doesn't cost much for a taxi to the port whichever terminal you're using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) We usually stay at the Premier Inn West Quay. We book the flexible price and keep an eye on room rates so we can cancel the higher price and rebook at the lower price, if room rates drop:D. It doesn't cost much for a taxi to the port whichever terminal you're using. I thought prices went up nearer the time, not down. The price I was looking at a while ago at the said hotel was £70/74 when I first looked. Then it went up to £78/82. Now it's nearer the time, it's gone up to £82/85 Edited May 22, 2014 by Ray66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 23, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2014 PI has sales throughout the year so although generally the prices go up they do get dips. Some of the Southampton hotels are getting a bit better at managing pricing on busy cruise changeover days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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