We have stayed at these hotels on a few occasions now and each time has been as good as the last. It is very rare to be able to find a balance between being extremely professional whilst maintaining a really freindly family environment and to be on the same level, this is the kind of hotel you will experience when... more

I stayed for a long weekend in the Somerset House Hotel in Southsea, Portsmouth. The hotel was absolutely beautiful and our en-suite room was great! I really couldn't fault the service, nothing was too much trouble and the staff were really friendly. I'd definitely recommend staying here - if you are visitng the area! more

As we are in the hotel buisness ourselves we find it very hard to get away, so we always hope to get somthing a bit special when we get the chance of a break.. The Somerset house was no disappointment, the warm welcome when we arrived from Danny (the owner) made us feel instantly welcome, we were given a tour... more

after a breakdown in comunication with the premier inn chain i was left to find alternate accomadation for a business trip. i found the florence house hotel via a website. i contacted the hotel regarding vacancies and was put through directly to the owner. he had 2 rooms available, one in florence house and the other in the sister hotel... more

The Somerset House Hotel and its sister hotel just opposite (Florence House) is amongst the best accommodation I have stayed in. I travel a lot with work and I have stayed at the Florence for the last 6 months. It really is like home from home and the standard of accommodation and service is very high indeed. Both hotels have... more

Florence House & Somerset House are a pair of boutique hotels facing each other across a small side street two minutes walk from Southsea esplanade, or a short bus/cab ride or fairly long walk from Portsmouth. We stayed three nights at Somerset House on a short break (theres a lot to do & see in the area) and were very... more

It is so nice to see such love and hard work pay dividends. We have had the pleasure of staying at this twice now and each time was just as nice. The 1st time we stayed in Florence house in the trendy chocolate room on the top floor, which was just perfect. On this occasion when we called, the owner... more

My sister and I were looking for somewhere to celebrate our 40th birthay, and came upon this hotel on the internet. We went to meet Daniel, the owner to see whether it was possible to take over the whole place, including Florence house hotel, his other property which is opposite. As soon as we walked in we were delighted, everything... more

What a lovely place to stay, the owners were very helpful and friendly, our room was spotless, and very welcoming. Breakfast was superb, we have stayed in many hotels throughout UK and Europe and this is one of the best. This is certainly a hotel we would visit again and recommend. Well done. more