The Pier in Portsmouth, England

The Pier offers free on-street parking with a permit provided to guests. CCTV systems in common areas and outside, plus key card access, ensure security. The property is dog-friendly and welcomes pets to Southsea Common Beach a short walk away.

Each room at The Pier has a pod-style en suite bathroom with a wet-room shower. Rooms have simple décor, a flat-screen TV, and a tea and coffee maker. The building dates from the 1800s with narrow, steep staircases, and rooms are compact but well-presented.

Breakfast at The Pier includes flexible choices such as Full English and continental options made with high-quality local ingredients. The cost is 7.50 pounds per person and includes tea, orange juice, and toast with jam. Hosts prepare a veggie fried breakfast upon request and offer impressive coffee and tea offerings.

The Pier is less than a 10-minute walk from Clarence Pier and Southsea Castle. HMS Warrior and Gunwharf Quays are also a 10-minute walk away, and the University of Portsmouth is 5 minutes on foot. The Mary Rose Museum and Old Portsmouth are within a short stroll, with bus stops directly outside the building.

Host Rahul and his mother provide personalized service, greeting guests and offering local insights through Booking.com chat. The family-run atmosphere encourages guest interactions, with a front room offering games and books on Portsmouth. The hosts are known for being accommodating, helping with luggage and providing cold water on arrival.

Parking: Free on-street parking with permit provided to guests

Breakfast: Exceptional full English and continental options with local produce

Rooms: Pod-style en suite bathrooms with wet-room showers

Location: 10-minute walk to Clarence Pier, Southsea Castle, and Gunwharf Quays

Service: Personalized service from family hosts Rahul and his mother

Dog-friendly: Pets welcome, near Southsea Common Beach