Two of us are in need of a hotel in Southampton in August for a few days. I have been looking at the Mercure Dolphin and Jury's Inn, the former being only slightly more expensive than the latter. Can anyone comment or offer other suggestions?
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Acworth, Georgia, USA
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We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Southampton (by Mayflower Park) before a cruise last summer and have reservations to stay there this year before a cruise as well. We found it comfortable and convenient. Views over the water were good as was the service. If you have time while there, we recommend a trip to Portsmouth. We took the train from Southampton and spent the day there - lots to see. We especially liked the Spinakker Tower and the D-Day museum.
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OP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Thank you, Bonnie. I'll check out the Holiday Inn. Portsmouth was one of our planned outings, by the way. I have been there but my sister has not.
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4167 posts
Norma , I have not stayed at that particular Mercure , but have used them often on my trips and always found them to be predictably comfortable and reliable . I have no doubt that the Southampton location would be of similar quality .
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OP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Thanks, Steven. I like the fact that the building itself is 500 years old!
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You could also take the train to Salisbury to see the medieval cathedral. A shuttle bus runs from Salisbury to Stonehenge.http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/explore/salisbury-and-surroundings
Winchester, is also worth a visit. http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk
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OP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Good suggestions, James. Winchester I know very well, but Salisbury would be a new place to visit.