Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews of Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
Novotel Southampton
1 West Quay Road, Southampton, England

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. There is no air conditioning and the fan was covered in dust from years of use without any cleaning. The staff did surface clean but the room was so dusty and filthy it gave all of us allergic responses. Lucky we brought allergy meds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig D.

Travelled with partner
Room was acceptable, nothing special. Housekeeper did not make up our room. We made our own bed and requested towels from the front desk. Staff at front desk was very nice and aimed to please.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard Kin Choong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walking distance to shopping plaza and Westquay Mall. Plenty of places to eat. There’s a McDonald and TGI Friday next to the hotel. Also very close to Mayflower cruise terminal. I can actually see a cruise ship from my hotel window.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very close to railway station
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Genevieve on 19 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found our location convenient, being very close to the railway station. We hope to welcome you back soon!

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Limited contact with any staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Genevieve on 19 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you had limited contact with our staff. We strive to provide attentive service to all our guests and will work on improving this aspect. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a better experience.

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathtub was had to enter and exit. Staff was superior especially gentleman who ran restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Genevieve on 19 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the difficulty you experienced with the bathtub. We're delighted to hear that our staff, especially the gentleman who ran the restaurant, made a positive impression. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will use them to improve our facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Honolulu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here prior to getting on a cruise. It was simple, but clean. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Shonagh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Angie on 12 May 2024
Dear Shonagh,Thank you for your feedback and apologies for the inconvenience caused during your stay.Regards

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the harbour
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Maëva on 8 May 2024
Dear Ronald,Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team MemberNovotel Southampton

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Amazing staff and so relaxing coming back for next work trip thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Gen on 29 Apr 2024
We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful and relaxing experience at Novotel Southampton! Your satisfaction is our priority, and we can't wait to have the pleasure of hosting you again on your next work trip. Thank you for choosing us!

8/10 Good

Near

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Maëva on 3 May 2024
Dear Near,Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team member Novotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very close to the cruise terminal in an area with shopping and dining options. It’s only a five minute ride from the train station, the hotel is clean and the staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Maëva on 22 Apr 2024
Dear Michael,Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team MemberNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant 2 night stay. Hotel feels rather dated and bedrooms could do with a bit of upgrade but everywhere was exceedingly clean. All the staff we had dealings with were very welcoming, friendly and very efficient. Breakfast was excellent Definitely recommend Novotel and we will use again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Maëva on 21 Apr 2024
Dear Pauline Lyon-shaw,Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a pleasant two-night stay at our hotel. Your feedback is invaluable to us.I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!Kind Regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team memberNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Port Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Maëva on 18 Apr 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team memberNovotel Southampton

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Just a stop over before a cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Maëva on 18 Apr 2024
Dear GuestThank you for your feedback . We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team MemberNovotel Southampton

6/10 Okay

kwong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sound proof was horrible. It was very noise at 6am in these two days when the children was screaming in the aisle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Clau on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced due to noise disturbances during your recent stay. Ensuring our guests have a comfortable and peaceful experience is of utmost importance to us.We will address this matter with our team to investigate and take necessary steps to improve our soundproofing measures, as well as to minimize disruptions caused by any external factors.We appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter. Should your travels bring you back to our area, we would be grateful for the opportunity to provide you with a much-improved experience.Warm regards,Novotel reception team

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Maëva on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Stephen Rumbold,Thank you for your Feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team MemberNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff very helpful. Comfortable beds and amazing shower. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Gen on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our staff helpful and enjoyed the comfort of our beds and showers. We strive to provide excellent value for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, quiet hotel within walking distance of the cruise terminal and a shopping mall. My room was quite hot (April, 14’c outside temperature) but so it was nice to be able to open the windows a little.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Gen on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad you enjoyed our convenient location near the cruise terminal and shopping mall. We apologize for any discomfort caused by the room temperature but are pleased to hear that being able to open the windows helped. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Maëva on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Robert Stojanov,Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team MemberNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good good, nice room, fantastic staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Palmy on 3 Apr 2024
Dear DavidThank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our staff fantastic. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boy racers all evening Gym not useable as very hot as connected to the swimming pool so no point having it Swimming pool limited and tiny more of a splash pool Very expensive for a very rough hotel with very basic facilities Staff were nice but the area was very unsafe and not nice at all and a lot of people complaining with no options of refund. I would not recommend or stay again and would like my money back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Gen on 6 Apr 2024
We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We take feedback seriously and will address the issues with noise and facility limitations to improve the guest experience. Regarding safety concerns, we prioritize the well-being of our guests and will take necessary measures to ensure a secure environment. We regret that your experience did not meet expectations and appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Angie on 24 Mar 2024
Dear KarlaThank you so much for your delightful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with us was nothing short of exceptional and that we met or exceeded your expectations. It's our aim to ensure every guest feels valued and comfortable throughout their stay, and we're pleased to know we succeeded in providing you with a good experience.We genuinely appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay whenever your travels bring you our way.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Maëva on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Novotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Angie on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Julie,Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent check-in experience during your recent stay with us. Our team works hard to ensure that our guests feel welcomed and have a smooth arrival process, so it's truly rewarding to receive your positive feedback.We appreciate your choice to stay with us

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Angie on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Christie,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback about your recent stay at our hotel. We are thrilled to hear that you had a good experience, and it was our pleasure to have you as our guest.We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Angie on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Leigh,Thank you so much for sharing the positive feedback It's always uplifting to hear about our guests' positive experiences, and it truly motivates us to continue providing excellent service.Once again, thank you for passing on the positive feedback, and please extend our gratitude to the guest as well. We look forward to welcoming them back in the future

8/10 Good

Connie, Calgary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to train station. One stop away from Southampton Airport. No AC but everything else is good. I stayed for 1 night during February. It was not hot. However, if you opene the window, there is noise from the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Gen on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear that our proximity to the train station and convenient location to Southampton Airport were beneficial for your stay. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the absence of air conditioning and the noise from the parking lot when the window was open. Your comments are valuable, and we will explore ways to enhance our guests' comfort in these aspects. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back on your future travels.Best regards,Genevieve AfonsoNovotel Southampton

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Angie on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Aaliyah,Thank you so much for sharing the positive feedback It's always uplifting to hear about our guests' positive experiences, and it truly motivates us to continue providing excellent service.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing another memorable experience.

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Pool and sauna a disappointment. Went in at 9pm and both pool and Sauna were cold. However husband and son went first thing next morning and both had been heated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Gen on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for choosing our hotel and providing your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments on our clean rooms and friendly staff. However, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment regarding the pool and sauna not being adequately heated during your evening visit. For future reference however, there is a sign displayed outside the sauna explaining that the button needs to pressed to take it out of power saving mode and to start getting heated. Your experience is important to us, and we regret any inconvenience caused. We have taken note of your feedback and will address this matter to ensure a more consistent and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a better experience in the future.Best regards,Genevieve Afonso Novotel Southampton

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Angie on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Derek,Thank you so much for sharing the positive feedback It's always uplifting to hear about our guests' positive experiences, and it truly motivates us to continue providing excellent service.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing another memorable experience.

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Was a great experience and really good service, clean room and good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Maëva on 25 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards,Maëva LatchoumaninFront desk Team memberNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Gen on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to welcome you back to Novotel Southampton again soon.

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very different place. If shorter than 5’11” may have problem getting into high sided shower. No offers to assist with step when complaint made. No phones to contact main desk so have to go there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologise for any inconvenience you experienced with the high-sided shower and the lack of assistance offered. Your comments are valuable, and we will address these issues to ensure a more comfortable experience for all our guests.We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an improved stay in the future.

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Dear David,Thank you for your perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your stay with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted that we could meet your expectations.We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the future.

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal for my needs to visit to the Ocean Cruise terminal. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our location perfectly suited your needs for visiting the Ocean Cruise terminal and that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another excellent stay in the future.

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed vist would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and would consider staying with us again. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Gen on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you for the 4-star rating! We appreciate your feedback and hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit to Novotel Southampton.

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a positive experience overall during your stay. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences.We look forward to welcoming you back and exceeding your expectations in the future.

6/10 Okay

Amy

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We apologise for any shortcomings you experienced during your stay. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A weekend stay in Southampton
A week way from the stresses of my job in Southampton where I did lots of shopping and eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing to spend your weekend getaway with us in Southampton. We're glad to hear that you were able to unwind and enjoy your time away from the stresses of work.It's fantastic to know that you made the most of your visit by exploring the shopping and dining options in the area. Southampton offers a vibrant array of experiences, and we're delighted that you found it enjoyable.We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another relaxing stay in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your great review and a perfect score! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your stay with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are thrilled that we could exceed your expectations.We sincerely appreciate your kind words and are grateful for your support. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back for another exceptional stay in the future.Warm Regards,

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was booked as a double bed and double sofa bed as was shown in the picture. We didn't find it like that, the sofa bed wasn't made up. When i asked staff if i was supposed to make up the 2nd bed it got confusing and they wanted to move us to twin beds (not what i ordered or wanted) then they said they would go and make up the 2nd bed they did but made up half of it into a 2nd bed. My son in the end said to me it would be fine as we'd had along day and the language barrier with the receptionist was to difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Gen on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your recent stay. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced regarding the bed arrangements. It is disheartening to hear that there was confusion and a language barrier when addressing the issue with our staff.We understand the importance of a comfortable and accurate room setup, and we apologize for any frustration caused. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to improve our communication and service processes to ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future.We appreciate your understanding and hope that, despite this issue, you were able to enjoy the rest of your stay. If there is anything else we can do to make it up to you, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.Thank you for choosing Novotel Southampton.Best regards,Genevieve AfonsoNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Nevena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from ik on 12 Feb 2024
Dear Nevena,Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased to see that you have enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon.Kind RegardsIwona KowalczykNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from ik on 12 Feb 2024
Dear RicardoThank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased to see that you have enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon.Kind RegardsIwona KowalczykNovotel Southampton

8/10 Good

Mauro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Julia on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience overall during your stay with us. Your comments are valuable, and we will use them to continue improving our services.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.

4/10 Poor

Pari

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Communication is terrible amongst staff. Took A LOT of effort and time to resolve a fairly simple issue. I was quite offended the way I was spoken to on multiple occasions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Gen on 15 Jan 2024
We sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced during your stay, particularly regarding the communication issues and the time it took to resolve a simple matter. Your experience is not reflective of the level of service we aim to provide, and we deeply regret any offense caused by the way you were spoken to.We take your feedback seriously and will thoroughly investigate the breakdown in communication among our staff. Our goal is to improve our processes to ensure a smoother and more efficient resolution of issues for our guests.We understand the importance of respectful and effective communication, and we are genuinely sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. If there are specific details you'd like us to address or if there's anything we can do to make amends, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly.We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more positive experience in the future.Best regards,Genevieve AfonsoNovotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from ik on 12 Feb 2024
Dear AlastairThank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased to see that you have enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon.Kind RegardsIwona KowalczykNovotel Southampton

4/10 Poor

Valdirene

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I been before in another Novotel , it’s my kid’s favourite hotel , however in this time I got very disappointed, because we been waiting 2 hours to checkin , but there was a lot people checking while we were there waiting for our room , and also I paid for a executive room , but they gave standard, also I asked to talk the manager , but the manager never showed up , very disappointed in this time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from ik on 12 Feb 2024
Dear Valdirene,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Southampton. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.I do hope we can gain your trust back and we will see you once again in the future. Sincerely, Iwona KowalczykNovotel Southampton