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Portsmouth, UK
Portsmouth is on the south coast of England, just over an hour from London. As the only island city in the UK, it has a rich naval and maritime history. It’s home to many famous British naval flagships including Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory and Henry VIII’s Mary Rose.
Clockwise from top left: HMS Victory, the Spinnaker Tower, HMS Warrior, The Mary Rose.
The Meeting Venue
The meeting will be held in the University's Faculty of Technology in the Portland Building, Portland St, Portsmouth, PO1 3AH. It is a 10 minute walk from the city centre, which has many hotels, bars and restaurants. Some sessions will be held next door in the Richmond Building.
Exterior, The Portland Building
Interior, The Portland Building
Accommodation
Below is a list of nearby hotels. We have negotiated discounted rates where possible, for bed and breakfast. Please quote "University of Portsmouth" (unless otherwise stated) when booking. The locations are marked on the map below. Please click on the icon at the top left of the map to select the venues.
Royal Maritime Club
0.3 mile/0.5 km walk from the Portland Building
Classic double for 2 people £90
Budget double for 2 people £70
Classic double for 1 person £70
Budget double for 1 person £50
Premier Inn
0.4 mile/0.6 km walk from the Portland Building
£78
Holiday Inn Express
0.4 mile/0.6 km walk from the Portland Building
£120
Travelodge
0.4 mile/0.7 km walk from the Portland Building
Double £35.99
Family £39.99
Breakfast £6.50 if ordered early
Ibis Centre
0.6 mile/1.0 km walk from the Portland Building
£60 single occupancy + £10 for extra person
Holiday Inn
0.8 mile/1.29 km walk from the Portland Building
Tel: +44 3333 209345, Select "Option 1" and quote "PO1".
Single or Double Occupancy £89
Queens Hotel Portsmouth
1.2 mile/2.0 km walk from the Portland Building
Please quote "GA000619" when booking.
Standard Single £80 each
Standard Double £100 (2 of these can be twin rooms) each
Standard Sea View Double £110 (6 of these can be twin rooms) each
Standard Large Sea View Double £120 (both can be twin rooms) each
Superior Single £90 each
Superior Double £150 (5 of these can be twin rooms) each
Superior Sea View Double £175 (2 of these can be twin rooms) each
Superior Large Sea View Double £195 (4 of these can be twin rooms) each
Family £195 (Can sleep up to 3 adults)
Ibis Budget
1.7 mile/2.8 km walk from the Portland Building
Single £48
For more accommodations check the official VisitPortsmouth website.
Map
Restaurants
Places to eat in Gunwharf Quays
| All Bar One | Range of cuisine including sharing plates. |
| Bella Italia | Italian cuisine. |
| Brasserie Blanc | French cuisine. |
| Cafe Rouge | Light lunch options. |
| Caffe Nero | Paninis, salads, soups and sandwiches. |
| Old Customs House | English pub food. |
| Parade Tea Rooms | Light lunch options. |
| The Real Eating Company | Croissants and Paninis. |
| Wagamama | Japanese cuisine- noodles, rice, ramen and gyoza. |
| Zizzi | Italian cuisine from pizzas to pasta. |
| Cornish Bakery | Quick bites like pasties and sausage rolls. |
| Loch Fyne | Seafood and grill. |
| Frankie and Benny’s | American and Italian cuisine. |
| Carluccios | Italian cuisine. |
| Chiquito | Mexican cuisine. |
Bars/Restaurants in Old Portsmouth
| abarbistro | |
| The Still & West | |
| Spice Island Inn | |
| The Briny | |
| The Bridge Tavern |
Pubs (with food) near the Guild Hall
| Brewhouse | |
| The Guildhall Village |
Other Selected Restaurants
| Viet Quan | Vietnamese street food. |
| Koh Thai | Thai cuisine. |
| Haldi | Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine. |
| Spice Merchants | Indian cuisine. |
| Restaurant 27 | High-end cuisine. |
Sports Facilities
The University Sports Centre's facilities can be used on a pay-as-you-go basis for non-members, including swimming, climbing, squash and classes.