cymru cruiser Posted May 30, 2016 #26 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) This is off topic, but maybe someone can tell me of a hotel that is walking distance to the cruise port.. we are leaving from berth 38/9 on Q. Elizabeth..thanks! Really depends on how far you are able to walk. Grand Harbour holiday Inn (Herbert walker avenue) Premier Inn Travel lodge west quay pig in the wall (restaurant with rooms) novotel ibis I would walk from all of them but I like walking and am luckily able to. Edited May 30, 2016 by cymru cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted May 30, 2016 #27 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) 38/9, the QE 11 terminal, is the one cruise terminal where I'd be inclined to take a taxi - it's deep in the docks, almost a mile from the dock gate. And for much of the way the sidewalk is separated from traffic, including trucks, by only a yellow-painted line https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/50.8857369,-1.395642/50.8965287,-1.4013549/@50.8913571,-1.4102641,15z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2 So for convenience to that cruise terminal, there's little difference between any of the city centre hotels. Most hotels are cloned chain hotels. All are very acceptable, but Premier Inn West Quay is probably best value & a favourite of CC members. Holiday Inn on Herbert Walker Avenue is right by City cruise terminal & has views down Southampton Water at the front & over City cruise terminal at the rear, so it's a favourite for cruisers sailing from that terminal. Just had a much-needed renovation. . For something different, consider - the Mercure Dolphin hotel. A historic coaching inn on the old main street. But you need to accept the down-sides of historic buildings - assorted room sizes, sloping floors etc. Check reviews. - Pig-in-the-Wall, boutique hotel built into the city wall. Beware the TripAdvisor map, it incorrectly shows the Pig as being in the city suburbs :rolleyes: - Ennio's. Another boutique. I think the Welsh (Cymru) poster has confused the Pig with Ennio's, which is an Italian restaurant with rooms above. It's in a converted warehouse just round the corner from the Pig-in-the-Wall, & opposite the waterfront. For all city centre hotels, do check parking arrangements. JB :) Edited May 30, 2016 by John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymru cruiser Posted May 30, 2016 #28 Share Posted May 30, 2016 38/9, the QE 11 terminal, is the one cruise terminal where I'd be inclined to take a taxi - it's deep in the docks, almost a mile from the dock gate. And for much of the way the sidewalk is separated from traffic, including trucks, by only a yellow-painted linehttps://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/50.8857369,-1.395642/50.8965287,-1.4013549/@50.8913571,-1.4102641,15z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2 So for convenience to that cruise terminal, there's little difference between any of the city centre hotels. Most hotels are cloned chain hotels. All are very acceptable, but Premier Inn West Quay is probably best value & a favourite of CC members. Holiday Inn on Herbert Walker Avenue is right by City cruise terminal & has views down Southampton Water at the front & over City cruise terminal at the rear, so it's a favourite for cruisers sailing from that terminal. Just had a much-needed renovation. . For something different, consider - the Mercure Dolphin hotel. A historic coaching inn on the old main street. But you need to accept the down-sides of historic buildings - assorted room sizes, sloping floors etc. Check reviews. - Pig-in-the-Wall, boutique hotel built into the city wall. Beware the TripAdvisor map, it incorrectly shows the Pig as being in the city suburbs :rolleyes: - Ennio's. Another boutique. I think the Welsh (Cymru) poster has confused the Pig with Ennio's, which is an Italian restaurant with rooms above. It's in a converted warehouse just round the corner from the Pig-in-the-Wall, & opposite the waterfront. For all city centre hotels, do check parking arrangements. JB :) Nope not confused. Never heard of ennios. The pig is in the wall opposite the side entrance of the grand harbour. I just described it as a restaurant with rooms rather than a boutique hotel and delivery bar lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted May 30, 2016 #29 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nope not confused. Never heard of ennios. The pig is in the wall opposite the side entrance of the grand harbour.I just described it as a restaurant with rooms rather than a boutique hotel and delivery bar lol. Yep, behind Grand Harbour.:) Or out by the county cricket ground if you believe TripAdvisor's map :rolleyes:. Always though of Piggy as being just a boutique hotel, with dining for hotel guests. But yep, you're right - open to non-residents too. Though more for snacks/drinks than evening meals. And the photos of the "restaurant" look like my granddaddy's front parlour :D Have dined at Ennio's - more the sort of place you'd call a "restaurant". A restaurant with rooms above. So there :p;) JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymru cruiser Posted May 30, 2016 #30 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nope not confused. Never heard of ennios. The pig is in the wall opposite the side entrance of the grand harbour.I just described it as a restaurant with rooms rather than a boutique hotel and delivery bar lol. Don't you just love predictive text! Delivery bar? I typed deli bar hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted June 1, 2016 #31 Share Posted June 1, 2016 THIS!!!! had several good meals there. Can't understand why people suggest McDonalds or chain hotels, or department stores for breakfasts (or dinner for that matter). There are so many excellent independent local restaurants and cafés in Southampton which would be much more appreciative of your custom. I'm with you there Dave. Though I did laugh when i read of a cruiser grabbing a cheap coffee in the Southampton McDonalds near Carnival House and then getting hit with a parking charge.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted June 1, 2016 #32 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Don't you just love predictive text! Delivery bar? I typed deli bar hahah One of the joys of having a Welsh keyboard I guess.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnip eater Posted June 1, 2016 #33 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Don't you just love predictive text! Delivery bar? I typed deli bar hahah :D It gives us a chance to giggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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