Heading to Southampton and looking for a place to stay? room2 is the ideal choice for families, friends-getaways or a romantic bolthole. Here’s why…
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The Low-Down
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Check in 2pm
- Check out 2pm
- Home from home
- On-site restaurant and bar
- On-site parking
- Happy hour
- In-room kitchen
- Plenty of storage
- Close to cruise ports
- Clean and well-designed
Room2 Southampton Review
Room2 Southampton is the first “Hometel” in the city, marrying together the comfort of an apartment with the convenience and amenities of a hotel. Not only does this make it ideal for those with little ones as you have a kitchen, but also just if you want to keep things like a bottle of wine chilled in the fridge or if you just want more space. I check in at midday and am impressed with the perfect location of the hotel – it’s just opposite Queen’s Park and a short walk from Ocean Cruise terminal. It’s also really easy to access all parts of the city from here, whether heading to the shops, out for dinner, or to explore the different museums and cultural offerings.
When you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious lobby that feels more of a lounge area than anything too business-like. With a gentle buzz of chatter, cool decor and a really friendly vibe, it all just makes it feel that bit more welcoming. After an efficient check-in, we’re led to our room which is the size of a small city apartment so more than enough space for a break away!
It’s beautifully designed, drenched in natural light thanks to the floor to ceiling windows and has all the amenities you could possibly want. The room is spotlessly clean with facilities including a table for working at or dining if you choose to use the in-room kitchenette. The floor is wooden and the rest of the room is in warm shades of pink, burnt orange and creme – reminiscent of balmy beach days and soft sunsets. It’s cosy, clean, practical and has that little touch of luxury, everything you could want when you’re staying away from home.
There’s a storage area where you can hang your clothes and this is complete with an iron and ironing board as well as a safe. The kitchen has all the amenities you could need, including a toaster, kettle, hob, fridge and plenty of storage. There’s also a knife set and salt & pepper shakers. This is a hotel in Southampton that really does have everything you could possibly need, guessing what you might want before you even know it yourself.
Another great perk to staying at room2 Southampton is the check in and check out times. Check in is 2pm and check out is 24 hours later at 2pm. We’ve never stayed somewhere with this level of flexibility and it makes a real difference knowing you don’t have to rush down for breakfast and back up to pack your things and leave. Instead, you can have a leisurely bite to eat, go back and freshen up for the day and then check out with plenty of time. You can store your things in the lobby downstairs too, so this means you don’t need to lug your cases when exploring.
It’s a dog-friendly hotel in Southampton and excellently catered for families with children of all ages. Their Master Loft is a family space with a difference – it features an elevated loft with futon mattress ideal for children to have their own separate space to sleep and play.
Winnie’s Cafe is a beautiful spot where you can eat throughout the day. They source local, seasonal ingredients and aim to reduce environmental impact with the produce they serve and make. Their on-site Winnie’s Bar offers a selection of cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks and every Friday from 6pm-8pm you can enjoy two hours of live music from local artists. Happy hour runs from 6-7pm and offers 50% off not just food, but drinks too.
If you choose to cook in your room, their handy on-site pantry has a myriad of spices, condiments, ready meals, dry ingredients and drinks available for you to grab whenever you need. This makes it easier than ever to treat room2 as a home from home (but with even more convenience, after all, there’s nothing worse than having to drive to the shops when you’re halfway through cooking and realise you’ve forgotten something!)
Other features of the hotel include their ‘drawing room’ meeting space, a studio gym, laundry room and electric scooters which are located right outside the main entrance.
When looking to explore Southampton, Room2 is the perfect spot to make your base. It’s a home from home but with the luxuries and pampering you get from a hotel. Whether heading for a romantic getaway, for a place to stay before a cruise, or a family break, it’s the ideal spot in the city. Why not check out our guide to how to spend 24 hours in Southampton to find the best things to do?
Room2 Southampton
1 Queens Terrace
Southampton
SO14 3BP
