Follow Florence Road a few minutes back from the Southsea seafront and you reach a row of Edwardian houses — one of them, an annex of the Mercer Collection, is The Clarence. Its sister hotels and restaurant sit two minutes' walk away, on the same street. HUSH read the house rules: The Clarence takes no guests under eighteen. For a couple happy to sleep here and eat two minutes down the road, at the restaurant with the wood-fired oven.
The building is Edwardian, and the rooms vary in size room to room rather than following a template — the Superior rooms sit on the top floor, bathroom up a few steps on a mezzanine, one with a bath, one with only a shower. Seven rooms in total, which is why there is no lobby to speak of — instead, a desk, a wardrobe, a kettle, and Anyah's vegan, eco-friendly toiletries by the basin. Every room keeps a King or Superking bed, free wifi, and a telephone. There is no restaurant on site — breakfast happens two minutes away, at The Garden, the group's restaurant with its own courtyard and conservatory.
The Clarence Boutique Rooms sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 24 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Rooms & prices
3 nights · 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27 · 2 adults
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A Southsea hidden gem. Friendly welcome by staff. Beautiful boutique en suite room with a very comfy bed. Delicious fresh breakfast. Very clean and ideal location for exploring & walking.
Amazing hotel Amazing staff Amazing breakfast Amazing location
Fantastic room, lovely breakfast, but busy waiting staff so the wait was longer than we would usually expect. One personal criticism was the pillows were too full and too firm and no choice to swap them.
I bought a luxury room with a bath. When I turned up the receptionist gave me a key card and told me my room was on the second floor. No mention of what side of the second floor. When I did get in, the room looked...
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Luxurious Boutique Rooms
Experience the charm of The Clarence Boutique Rooms, offering six individually styled rooms near Portsmouth's picturesque seafront. Each room boasts elegant Edwardian decor and a luxurious bathroom, promising a comfortable stay.
Prime Location
Situated a stone's throw away from Portsmouth's seafront, The Clarence Boutique Rooms provides easy access to the city's top attractions like Gunwharf Quays and Historic Dockyard. With both train stations and the airport in close proximity, exploring the city is convenient for guests.
Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in delectable dining options with two nearby bar/restaurants - The Garden Restaurant and The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant. From all-day dining to gourmet meals, guests can savor a variety of culinary delights during their stay.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and gastronomy at The Clarence Boutique Rooms.
The Clarence is an annex property. Please arrive at the main reception, which is a 3-minute walk away, Florence Road.
Breakfast can be taken at The Garden Restaurant a 2 minute walk away - it is not served at the property. The property offers a gastro restaurant The Florence Arms just 3 minutes walk from the property for lunch and dinner.
The property offers either free street parking or paid premium private parking (limited) - please pre book with the property after reservation.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please note that all rooms are individually decorated. If you wish to request a particular style of room, please contact the property after booking.
Flexible cancellation terms are not applicable to any bookings of 3 or more rooms.
There is an extra fee of GBP 20 per dog, paid in advance. Please inform the property before arrival if you wish to travel with pets.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
You must inform The Clarence in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Only the Superior King Room with Bath has one: a mezzanine bathroom reached by its own short run of steps, on the top floor of the house. Ask for it if what you want at the end of the day is a bath, not just a shower.
Two minutes' walk away, the group's restaurant runs a wood-fired pizza oven and an open grill around a courtyard, a conservatory and a cocktail bar. It gets busy, so book ahead, and there's a vegan and gluten-free menu if you need one.
Ten minutes from Southsea seafront by hovercraft, worth a full day if the tide and the forecast hold. Back in Portsmouth there's the Historic Dockyard, the Mary Rose Museum and the D-Day Museum to fill what's left of it, then a quiet room and a two-minute walk to dinner.
Every room takes dogs, for £15 a stay — bring a blanket or bed for the floor and let the hotel know in advance. Dogs are welcome at breakfast too, in a dog-friendly part of The Garden's restaurant or garden, and rooms are cleaned thoroughly afterwards for guests with allergies.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. The Clarence Boutique Rooms, a hotel in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 24 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at The Clarence Boutique Rooms is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
The Clarence Boutique Rooms is a hotel in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Check-in at The Clarence Boutique Rooms is from 03 PM and check-out is by 11 AM, as the house lists them.
No — The Clarence Boutique Rooms lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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