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Novotel Southampton

4.0 of 5
1 West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RA, England
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Novotel Southampton
Ranked #5 of 22 hotels in Southampton
4.0 of 5 stars 339 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(15)
  • Car park(9)
  • Swimming pool(9)
  • Executive room(6)
  • Reception area(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Sofa bed(4)
  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • West Quay shopping(4)
Traveller rating
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This hotel was very nice, clean and staff were very helpful and nice. The room was clean, and they had already pulled the sofa bed out for my daughter before we got there which was nice because we arrived late and ready to go to bed. The pool was small but got the job done. Great location with the West... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The night at the Novotel before joining the QE, was exactly what we wanted..........Enjoyable, efficient, the reception staff were helpful and friendly. Standard of the restaurant was better than I ever expected, Dinner and breakfast, reasonably priced for a hotel in England!!! Would definitely recommend this hotel again. High standard for a hotel in England........

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Very basic accommodation, definitely not the standard of typical four star hotel. May as well have stayed in a budget hotel rather than pay the extra for the Novotel. Stayed on a hot day & couldnt sleep all night, the room was very stuffy & close, no air con & windows only opened a few inches which is obviously for... More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

As previously observed, I teach for a living, so I spend much of my time in hotels, reliant completely on the front of house team to make or break my stay there. I've noticed a pattern over the years of high standards of service among the various Novotel locations I've used - they seem able to pick staff who are... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The hotel itself is okay and probably 3 star but the fact that they make you pay £5 to park is just so tacky and underhanded. I have never stayed anywhere where we had to pay for parking and I find this a bit easyjet. Also they never stated that there was a £5 parking charge prior to booking. Disapointed.

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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thanks for commenting here in Tripadvisor regarding your recent stay at Novotel Southampton. I can assure that we regular review our Car parking charges to ensure that they remain competitive and I can assure you we our charges are very competitve for a 4 star hotel in Southampton. Again thank you for your comments and we do hope you choose... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We stayed at this hotel while on business with my husband. The hotel was clean and inviting . Although the access to the Hotel from the main roads was abit confusing, it was very good location and close to all amenities. The restauarant was good and the bar even better. There was a small gymn and a pool which was... More

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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
23 May 2012

It is great to read your comments and I will share them with our team. Thank you for taking the time to post on Tripadvisor and we do hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Glenn Findlay General Manager More

Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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We have stayed in this Hotel several times and are always impressed by the extremely friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they are always very respectful and kind. The rooms are spotless and very well appointed. The bed is very comfortable and the rooms are large. The restaurant serves excellent food and the staff are very... More

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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for writing choosing to stay at Novotel Southampton and for taking the time to write such kind words – I will be sharing them with all the team here and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kind Regards, Glenn Findlay General Manager More

cumbria
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We travelled by train to join our cruise ship the next morning. This hotel was ideally situated right opposite the central station. So no need to get transport. Its just a short walk into the town centre and a stroll across the car park you can see all the cruise liners in dock with lots of small restaurants nearby. The... More

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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thanks for taking the time to review our Hotel, it is much appreciated and we look forward to you staying with as at Novotel Southampton soon. Kind Regards, Glenn Findlay General Manager More

middlesex
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Just got back from a 4 night stay at this hotel. I travelled with my husband and two small children.I will cover both my positive and negative viewpoints of the hotel and hope that you find my review useful. Positive: The hotel is in a great location. Right next to a retail park and the West Quays shopping mall. The... More

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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Tripadvisor following your recent stay at the Novotel Southampton hotel. I am very sorry that your experience did not meet your overall expectations on this occasion. At Novotel, we endeavour to provide a superior experience for every guest. Our Leisure center does have changing rooms to allow our guest... More

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Ate as part of a function - 100 people in total. You therefore expect the food to be less agreeable than choosing a la carte - it's as much about convenience for the chef feeding that number. Food was perfectly edible, hot and tasty so in that respect it was adequate, but it didn't set the world alight. really pleased... More

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Glenn_Findlay, General Manager at Novotel Southampton, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding the private function you attended at Novotel Southampton. It is great to read that you enjoyed both the food and the service. We do offer several Menu choices for our functions, ranging from set menus to fully tailored fine dining options with the final decision of the menu options... More

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Address: 1 West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1RA, England
Price range (per night):* S$142 - 265

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