Right in the centre of the Lakeside North business park, with the harbour just a ten-minute drive away, these aren't the most idyllic surroundings but it's well located. Head for a spot of shopping in Gunwharf Quays or visit the Mary Rose Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Southampton airport is 19 miles away. Cosham train station is a short walk away with a regular service into the city centre.
By car: The Village Hotel is 1 hour 45 mins from London, just over 2 hours from Bristol and 35 mins from Southampton. There is private (paid) parking at the hotel.
By train: London Waterloo to Cosham takes 1 hour 50 mins. The hotel is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the station. Book trains to Cosham.
Housed in a sleek black box of a facade, it's obvious there's no history to be found within this building's clean-lined walls. Instead, you'll find brightly-coloured upholstery, shiny floors, neon lights and amusing pop art on the walls. The bar has exposed pipework and de rigueur bare tungsten bulbs.
Service is from an enthusiastic young team and there's a plethora of amenities here, from a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna to the 24-hour gym decked out with the latest gadgets and equipment, a spin studio and a full range of classes. Guests will find a co-working space in the business centre.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Coffee shop
- Workspace
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The rooms are a delight with cartoon characters on the cushions and a perspex wall of coloured stripes decorating the bedroom and shower. Large wetrooms have powerful showers, whilst Club rooms have Amazon Echo Dots to order room service or book a taxi.
Room types: Standard, Club
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with shower, ESPA toiletries, TV, free Wi-Fi: ensuite bathroom with shower, toiletries, TV, tea and coffee facilities
The Pub and Grill have a great all-day dining menu, which includes flatbread pizzas, baskets of shrimp and calamari, burgers, steaks and superfood salads - it's the same menu throughout the network of Village hotels. There's also a popular section for meals under 500 calories and the teriyaki salmon with warm black rice and kale from this part of the menu was surprisingly filling and tasty.
Pub & Grill: informal all-day dining, American-style food, British pub classics. Open daily 12-10pm. Larger plates from £14.
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