Keppels Head Hotel

The Keppels Head Hotel, what a historical treat it was to stay here. Based in Portsmouth not far from the historical Dock Yard which is home to The HMS Victory, The Mary Rose and not forgetting HMS Warrior which you see from the windows of hotel rooms at the front of the building. 

 

The hotel was once owned by an Admiral and a lot of it's features within are from this era in our history. Some may say it needs attention, repair or updating but this would just ruin the feel of this lovely hotel. As you enter reception the pure detail is like walking in to history and all the staff are so friendly and helpful.

reception

The lift is very dated but we both found this very fitting the history of the hotel. it is clear if you want modern hotels with modern mod cons then don't book here. However if your visiting Portsmouth for it's history this is the place to stay as you really get the feel of living back in the 1800s when this hotel was originally built.

dinning room

The dinning room is outstanding the detail in the ceiling alone, even thou it needs work still looks amazing. The service is fantastic you can get choice of breakfast from counter but also staff will wait on you for various options of cooked breakfast.

dinning room ceiling

 

My wife and I have stayed here more than once as we love the atmosphere of just being there the friendly staff and the views are totally awesome. Over looking Portsmouth train station, bus terminal and just from the bedroom window viewing HMS Warrior to the right and Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower to the left. Not naturally being nosy we found watching life go by out the windows mesmerising. At night the sun would set through the HMS Warrior looking so beautiful even ITV's weather loved the photo below

view from bedroom window

The hotel has wi fi which states only in the bar downstairs but we found after connecting with password it was fine to connect in our room. The bar is staffed by reception and we found we got close to the staff laughing and joking and enjoying a few drinks before retiring each night.

nautical bar pump in bar 

 

I like to be honest so I admit some may stay here and pick holes at lack of repairs around the hotel and it's need for updating but really we found none of that important as the lovely stay out numbered any little moans some may have. It isn't just close to the docks and all major transport but also to Gunwarf Quays and near the ferry to the Isle of Wight.

This is a special little historic gem and my wife and I know we will be staying again

view from bedroom window