Best Hotels in Southampton for Stag Dos
Regardless where you decide to take a trip away, you will always be in need of a wonderful place to stay.
Which is exactly why we have gone out of our way to create a handy guide on the best hotels in Southampton! This will help you pick out the top places to stay in Southampton with ease, knowing everything about your hotel of choice all in one place – we’re talking everything from star ratings, to location and décor. We’ve included a range of cheap hotels in Southampton and more luxurious ones, ensuring all budgets are covered!
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1. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
The perfect stay for those who plan on sailing from this city, the Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa is based right on the docks. The hotel’s exterior gives off cruise ship vibes, with tiered terrace decks, huge glass windows, porthole mirrors, spiral staircases and the occasion hint of sea creature inspired décor. There’s four room types to choose from, all coming with the same facilities – the only difference are the room sizes. With a lovely restaurant on site serving up wonderful sea food and a great variety of drinks, you won’t even have to venture off site to have a good time
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2. room2
With rooms fully optimised to provide you with the ultimate comfortable stay, room2 is one to bag for those who want all the best bits of a hotel merged with the comforts of your own home. This hotel boasts amazing views over Queens Park and the harbour, so you can definitely get some Instagram worthy pics here! Each room comes with a fully equipped kitchen, lots of space and a huge king size bed – with pops of colour, modern furniture, and light décor, keeping the atmosphere light, fresh and relaxing.
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3. Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
The Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa is for sure a warm and welcoming place to stay the night whilst in Southampton. With oak panelling throughout, low ceilings, upholstered furniture, and fireplaces throughout, this hotel will definitely make you feel at home. The rooms themselves look elegant with rich burgundy and cream colour palettes and large comfy beds to get some comfy rest in. Whilst you’re there, you may as well make the most of the amazing spa facilities on site – we’re talking saunas, spas, steam rooms, pools and much more! This truly is an amazing Southampton hotel.
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4. The Pig in the Wall
Tucked away in the medieval walls of Southampton, The Pig in the Wall is the perfect intimate hotel for those who only want to be a stones throw away from all the action of the city centre. With only 12 rooms in total, this unique hotel gives off a quirky, retro style twist on a Georgian era property. There’s large open fireplaces and rustic wooden floors paying homage to the hotels roots – with the rooms being decorated with colourful tiles, marble tables and even an in-room tub! You can grab a quick bite to eat at the small open kitchen here and wash it all down with a great selection of drinks.
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5. Hilton at the Utilita Bowl
If you fancy waking up to the view of a famous cricket ground, then you won’t find any better than the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl. When we say you have everything you could need here, we aren’t lying! There’s an onsite restaurant, bar, full-service spa, 18 hole golf course and, of course, comfy bedrooms – you can even bring along your furry friends to stay with you at this unique Southampton accommodation. You won’t be too far from the action either if you do fancy venturing out, as this wonderful hotel is only a short 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre.
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6. Ennios Boutique Hotel
A fan of Italian food? Then the Ennios Boutique Hotel will be right up your street! This place is a wonderful Italian restaurant with 10 lovely rooms above it, so you can roll out of bed and tuck into some traditional food. It’s right around the corner from the shopping high street and only across the road from the Red Funnel terminal, so you can easily do as you please and still be amongst all the action. All the rooms are of a high standard and come decorated with velvet accents, solid oak furniture, king sized beds and spacious bathrooms.
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7. The Pilgrim Inn
The Pilgrim Inn isn’t the usual city centre escape, but rather is based at the edge of the New Forest, making it an ideal stay for those who like exploring. You can still visit the city centre though as the cruise ship terminals are only a short drive away. This classic English country pub comes with a thatched roof, log fires, wooden beams, and other boutique décor. The rooms have contemporary accents with the occasional piece of antique furniture – merging the old with the new in such a stylish way. Head down into the pub for some quality food and drink for a great price, with breakfast included during your stay!
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8. Jurys Inn Southampton
Overlooking the East Park is the fantastic Jurys Inn Southampton. Part of a popular chain, this Southampton hotel is an ideal place to stay in the city if you want quality and comfort without breaking the bank. With an all-day Costa coffee bar on-site, this place also boasts a bar, restaurant, room service and free WiFi throughout. Being situated so close to all the best things to see and do in the city, this Southampton hotel makes for a great place to start exploring this exciting city.
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9. Novotel Southampton
On the doorstep of Southampton Central train station you’ll find Novotel Southampton, a popular high-end hotel chain from the Accor brand. Featuring large and spacious rooms throughout, this Southampton hotel offers both an on-site bar and restaurant for guests as well as morning breakfasts, a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout your stay. Being situated so close to the city centre, this makes for the perfect place to stay when it comes to exploring Southampton.
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10. Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Overlooking Mayflower Park is the iconic Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour Hotel. Housed in a unique, pyramid-shaped building, this fantastic Southampton hotel boasts a TripAdvisor Certificate for Excellence, awarded in 2019 for its brilliant rooms and amenities. With a health & leisure spa, on-site bar and even a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, this place is well worth considering for your next visit to Southampton if you’re looking to add a hint of luxury to your stay.
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11. Premier Inn Southampton City Centre
For quality and reliability, the Premier Inn Southampton City Centre is a top choice if you’re on a budget but still want top quality and service during your stay. With a range of different room options, this Southampton hotel offers both breakfast and dinner for guests at their on-site restaurant as well as free WiFi throughout each of their rooms. Situated in the St Mary’s area of the city, it makes for a great place to stay if you’re looking for somewhere extremely close to the city centre.
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12. ibis budget Southampton Centre
Perfect for those on a budget, the ibis budget Southampton Centre is a great place to stay in the city if you want all the basics from a hotel without the extra frills. With free WiFi throughout the hotel, this place also offers breakfast for guests at their on-site café as well as bright and spacious rooms. Being only a short distance from the West Quay Retail Park and the city centre, this Southampton hotel is well worth considering if you’re looking to save some money on your stay.
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13. Moxy Southampton
A modern boutique hotel with amazing prices on rooms, the Moxy Southampton is a cool and stylish place to enjoy your stay in the city. With fantastic air-conditioned rooms featuring minimalist décor throughout, this Southampton hotel offers free WiFi for guests as well as a 24-hour shop and an on-site bar & restaurant. Being situated right next to the West Quay Shopping Centre and close to the city centre, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider this amazing Southampton hotel for your next stay.
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14. Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
An iconic Southampton hotel that has stood in the city for well over 500 years, the Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel is as close to the city centre as you can get, being situated along the city’s high street. With modern and contemporary rooms throughout, this Southampton hotel offers guests free WiFi throughout their stay as well as an on-site bar and restaurant, the latter serving both breakfast and dinner every day of the week.
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15. Travelodge Southampton Central
Further up the high street from the last entry on this list, the Travelodge Southampton Central is probably your best bet when it comes to staying right in the heart of the city on a budget. With all the amenities you should expect from this chain, this Southampton hotel offers WiFi throughout the building for guests as well as en-suite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities in rooms and hot breakfasts in the morning.
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