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The Royal Maritime Hotel

Queen Street, Portsmouth, England, PO1 3HS
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About us

The Royal Maritime Hotel is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in the South of England. The Royal Maritime Hotel is a superb, unique venue within 5 minutes walking distance of the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and 8 minutes walk from Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower. With newly renovated bedrooms and spacious and flexible conference facilities, this hotel is the perfect choice for any conference, incentive group, event or celebration.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1850
Renovated2024
Total meeting space6,219 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms90
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Visit England Award Winning Breakfast

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Recreational activities
  • Indoor pool
  • Whirlpool

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,219 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,163.5 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,808.3 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
400

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
Talk show
Trafalgar Ballroom
1,808.3 sq. ft.
55.6 x 35.8 sq. ft.
14.3 ft.
400
-
300
200
250
100
35
100
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300
Nelson Lounge
1,076.4 sq. ft.
34.4 x 31.5 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
100
25
60
100
70
30
30
30
-
70
70
Below Decks Function Room
2,163.5 sq. ft.
34.4 x 31.5 sq. ft.
8.0 ft.
150
30
10
-
60
30
30
-
30
-
60
Hood Room
581.3 sq. ft.
27.9 x 21.0 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
25
---
30
16
16
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30
Bar 1805
753.5 sq. ft.
-
9.4 ft.-----------
The Quarter Deck
366.0 sq. ft.
-
10.3 ft.
16
-
2
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16
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
90
Single (1 bed)
90
Double (2 beds)
90

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 62.76 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Street parking

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Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Museum
0 mi
In the Story of Portsmouth you can discover how life at home has changed over the generations, with reconstructions of a 17th century bedchamber, an 1871 dockyard worker's kitchen, a Victorian parlour, a 1930s kitchen and a 1950s living room. The story continues with 'Portsmouth at Play', on the beach, in the cinema, on the football field and dance floor. The Fine and Decorative Art Gallery features a wide range of material from the 17th century to the present day.
Museum Road
Portsmouth, GB PO1 2LJ
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The Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight is home to distinctive landscapes, dramatic cliffs, long stunning beaches, and great historical attractions. Stroll through Godshill, a quintessential English Village, with a delightful medieval church, charming thatched-roofed cottages, and traditional tearooms. Enjoy the view on the drive to Alum Bay, with its multi-colored sand cliffs and stunning scenery. Enjoy a panoramic chairlift to the stunning beach (you can also choose to walk) and the many exciting attractions for all the family. On the beach, you get a close-up of "The Needles", one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world.
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Solent Cruises
Solent Cruises
Recreation
0 mi
You can also take a trip departing from Gunwharf Quays on our ‘Portsmouth Harbour Tour’ to view naval ships past and present on a 45-minute cruise with commentary throughout.
Thetis Wharf
Medina Road
Cowes, GB PO31 7BX
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The Hover Experience
The Hover Experience
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2 mi
Hovertravel operates the fastest service between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. You can join one of our special Hovercraft Experiences and during the 60 minute duration get a behind the scenes look at the world's longest operational hovercraft service. The Hover Experience is seasonal so call to see if you can book a private one for your group. There will be a chance to meet the pilots and crew who fly across the Solent. You will learn how these wonderful machines work and see them in service as we provide you with a unique twenty-minute hovercraft demonstration.
Hovertravel Limited
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea, Portsmouth, GB PO5 3AD
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Gunwharf Quays
Shopping
0 mi
Gunwharf Quays is a waterfront designer outlet mall. Its the South’s leading designer shopping outlet. Boasting over 90 brands offering up to 60% off original retail prices and over 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, Gunwharf Quays is a unique and vibrant shopping and leisure destination. Located on the harbour there are breath-taking views of the Solent from within several restaurants and bars.
Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth
Portsmouth, GB PO1 3TT
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Spinnaker Tower
Spinnaker Tower
Recreation
0 mi
The Spinnaker Tower is a 170-meter tall observation tower with stunning views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. There is a glass floor on the observation deck for daring visitors who dare to walk across it. And while at it you must try the ‘High Tea’ experience.
Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth
Hampshire, GB PO1 3TT
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Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
Recreation
55 mi
The Isle of Wight is an island, just 2 to 5 miles off the coast of Hampshire, across the Solent and is 22 minutes away by ferry.. It is the largest and second-most populous island in England. The Isle of Wight has resorts that are popular with visitors from all over the world. It is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, beautiful beaches and verdant landscape.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Historical landmark
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At the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard you can explore 500 years of Royal Navy history and this attraction is a must-see for anyone visiting the South of England. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard allows you to step on-board world-famous ships to explore some of the Navy’s best-kept war secrets.
Victory Gate
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth, GB PO1 3LJ
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DDay Museum
DDay Museum
Historical landmark
5 mins
The D-Day Story is a museum that tells the story of the WW2 Normandy landings - the largest seaborne invasion ever, marking the beginning of the end of the Second World War. The museum includes access to the Landing Craft Tank of 7074, - the last surviving LCT to take part in the Normandy campaign. If you climb the stairs to the gun deck you will experience views of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
Clarence Esplande
Portsmouth, GB PO5 3NT
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Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is dependent on the size of the event and lead times. Please contact us.

Additional details

The Royal Maritime Hotel is a hotel with a unique character steeped in naval history. - The hotel was built around 1850 and has special features: It was previously “the royal sailors’ home” and was rebuilt in the 1950s after German bombing razed the original building to the ground. - Each conference room is named after a pivotal point, or figure, in naval history. - 90 ensuite guest rooms with renovated classic rooms - The largest conference room, ‘Trafalgar’, has a beautiful overhanging balcony and can accommodate 400 guests for receptions and 300 for banquets. - There is also another smaller banquet room, ‘Nelson Lounge’, which can host up to 100 guests for dinner alongside smaller rooms including the ‘Hood’ which is ideal for board meetings of up to 30 guests. ‘Below Decks’ is ideal for functions into the late night due to its soundproof nature. - There is a restaurant serving breakfast and a la carte dinner and a bar ‘the Victory Bar’ which serves a variety of cocktails and liqueurs. - There is a swimming pool, skittles alley and snooker room - A whirlpool and sauna

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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