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Where to Stay in Southampton Before a Cruise
Our guide to where to stay in Southampton before heading off on your cruise. These are amongst the most popular places to stay before taking a cruise. These hotels are conveniently located close to Southampton Cruise Terminal.
We also offer a pre-cruise Southampton hotel package, including airport transfer, a stay in a Southampton Hotel and transfer from the hotel to Southampton port.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour 4*
Key Features:
- 4-star hotel
- 173 bedrooms
- Excellent location on the Southampton waterfront, 5 minutes from Southampton Cruise Terminal
- Two on-site restaurants & room service
- Fitness Room & Spa Treatments
Description:
This hotel is included in our pre-cruise Southampton package. It is ideally located, just a few minutes walk from Southampton Cruise Terminal. The hotel has 173 bedrooms, a Marco Pierre Steakhouse Bar & Grill, the Hamtun Atrium Bar & Bistro, plus spa and leisure facilities.
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The Holiday Inn Southampton by IHG 4*
The Holiday Inn, a 4* hotel, is located in Southampton Port on the seafront. It’s the best option if you are looking for a simple, clean and tidy hotel room to stay in for one night, before heading off on your cruise. You cannot beat its location in terms of proximity to the cruise terminals, and room prices tend to be very competitive.
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Similar Hotels
There are several more hotels that are of a similar standard to the Leonardo Hotel and The Holiday Inn which are also well located for a stay before taking a cruise. All are located within a 5-minute taxi ride to the Cruise Terminals. All these hotels are part of major hotel chains.
Cheaper Options
There are two 3-star hotels in Southampton that offer more simple accommodation and a convenient location.
Stay In Luxury Before Your Cruise
No.4 Carlton Hotel
There are two 5-star hotels in Southampton where you can stay in luxury before your cruise departs. Both are exceptionally well located a short distance from the cruise terminals.
The Harbour Hotel and Spa 5*
Treat yourself to something a bit special at The Harbour Hotel. This modern hotel is shaped like a cruise ship and is located on the waterfront with its own private marina. Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling glass windows for spectacular sea views, with balconies. It’s like staying on a luxury cruise ship. There are two restaurants, a rooftop bar, a spa, and a treatment facility. All the interiors are nautical-inspired.
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No.4 Carlton Hotel 5*
This luxurious boutique hotel, set in a historic building has just 9 bedrooms and offers a traditional English experience. Sumptuously decorated with comfortable furnishings, the hotel offers friendly and professional service of the traditional kind. The hotel is located in the center of Southampton and is just 7 minutes away from the cruise terminal by taxi.
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Traveling to Southampton Hotels
There are a few ways to travel to Southampton hotels. If you are arriving on an international flight to Heathrow Airport, there are direct transfer and sightseeing transfers to the Cruise Terminal, and from here you can take a taxi to your Southampton hotels. The same applies if you are arriving at Gatwick Airport or if you are traveling from London before a cruise.
