Fred T. Jane
Fred T. Jane, 17 Elphinstone Road, Portsmouth, PO5 3HP, United Kingdom- Memorial
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Luxurious Accommodation
Blue Star House in the heart of Southsea, Portsmouth provides comfortable rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. Stay connected with free WiFi available throughout your stay.
Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities, perfect for a quick snack or a hot beverage anytime during the day.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Mary Rose Museum and Port Solent, both just a short distance away. With Southampton Airport also in close proximity, your travel plans are made easy.
Book your stay at Blue Star House for a memorable experience in Portsmouth.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
75 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Practical - Desk
Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
7 m2
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
108 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Desk
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
10 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
97 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Desk
Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
9 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
7 sqm
In-room amenities
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Good location, very close to the centre and sea front. Although there was no staff on site, they respond to our call straight away and were very helpful and friendly.
Limited parking. No staff on site. Open shower area (no glass or curtain in the bathroom)
Self check in easy. Information sent across in good time.
Bathroom not clean. Toilet had urine marks and hair on. Sink had hair in. No hand soap in the bathroom.
The house was Beautiful and our room was delightful and very clean, the shower was amazing and the bed was soooo comfortable, we will deffo go back...
Nothing to not like at all...
It was very homely place and very clean. Such a place should cost more than it does right now.
Location was good
The room I had was in the basement. As soon as I walked in I smelled a musky scent, later I realized it smelled like a wet dog. I think dog(s) stayed in that room before. The bathroom has the shower pour right on the open floor, I guess someone started the trend years ago to have toilet/shower combos, but it ends up just being an unclean floor environment that promotes mould. This bathroom was mouldy. Not worth the amount it was charged.
Nice room, all digital entry with key pad and codes, generally responsive staff on whatsapp - did not see a soul though
Bathroom could have a stronger exhaust. It was too hot (boiling) on the day and there were no table fans.
Nothing, the place is not as described.
This place is a clip joint, they supply a phone number but never answer it. The tiny room is on the walk up third floor, no wardrobe, no tea making facilities in the room, bed is awfull and saggy. Bathroom is a wet room and very basic. Parking is a joke they advertise they have parking but its in the street if you can find one, a total pain in the Arse. Its a self check in facility but they dont tell you that so no one on site. The fan they supply wouldnt even blow out a candle even on high speed. They cant even put the toilet roll on the right way. Ive stayed in loads of places like this and this is the worst, do yourself a favour and book somewhere else, all they are interested in is your money.
Owner was quick to respond to issue.
Access code not sent through so resulted in delays entering the building. However owner was quick to respond to issue. Could be cleaner in communal kitchen.
Great location close to the common & shops; room was clean & comfortable; swift communications; key pad locks on main & bedroom doors
Personal preference is to have a shower with a nozzle rather than only overhead
The room was clean, cosy and comfortable. The location was fantastic, not far from the sea and nice places to eat. It was the perfect location to stay for Victorious Festival.
The shower could have had a bit more pressure.
Bed size. Room size, space to breathe.
Stairs to room with.suitcases.
Bible in the room.
Very small car park.
Good location
Room was lovely curtains need to be looked at
Only the location. I wouldn't be a return customer for the accommodation itself.
I didn't realise when I booked that there are no onsite staff. You get sent a long list of Terms and Conditions after you book which I doubt people bother to read. I was in Room 2 and the people in Room 3 were partying all night into the morning. The code unit on the door of Room 2 is glitchy and it took many attempts to get it to respond. I am pretty sure the sheets had not been changed. They smelled of 'human' and the bed was very squishy and the mattress seemed to tilt downward toward the headboard. You can't sort the WiFi in your room and have to go out to the communal area to set it up. There is a nasty, sharp wooden ridge between the bedroom and bathroom and you will stub your toe if you get up in the night to use the loo as it's easy not to see it. No tea/coffee facilities in the room.
Hotel bien situé (pour le sail GP) et dans un quartier calme
Chambre minuscule ainsi que la salle de bain. Pas super propre. Une toute petite étagère pour ranger ses affaires et très chaud dans la chambre car sous les toits et il y avait une sorte de climatiseur, plein de poussière, qui fonctionnait pas bien et impossible d'ouvrir complétement la fenêtre. On y est allé durant le sail GP donc les prix étaient plus élevés et bien trop cher par rapport à la prestation reçue.
Self contained good accommodation great area.
Location
Room was very basic although clean was quite clinical, didn't like the way bathroom was, water all over wet room which also housed the wc Towels were old no facial tissues in room Parking also had be in nearby car park which was £13.75 per day, nothing in near vicinity
The location is excellent, in a quiet street, near restaurants and shops . The shared pleasant sitting room and kitchen are in good order.
I discovered my bedroom was on the top floor, I had failed to notice there was no lift. I am not keen on shower only rooms, no grab rails. The bed side lamp was very awkward size and difficult to switch on and off. Needs replacing. I saw no member of staff during my two day stay. Had no contact number if any emergency. It was like being in a ghost house but great for those who seek peace and quiet.
Great location, our room was spacious and clean
There was nowhere to hang towels in the bathroom. We were there in July and our room, number 4, was exceptionally hot. We were driven out by 9am and couldn’t really go back to late afternoon. The room got the morning sun and retained the heat.
It was spotless and the facilities was great
Nothing would recommend this to anyone and stay there again
The location and price. The bed was very comfortable, the kitchen and laundry were a bonus.
The wet room shower and low water pressure.
The hotel was well placed and the price reasonable.
Our stay was affected by extremely hot weather and our room was on the top floor. We brought our own fan as there is no A/C but it was unbearable and the window had a restraint on it. We left at 7.30am to get out of the extreme heat. Facilities are limited. There are no staff on site. The room was simple but clean, the bathroom cramped and basic. There is only one parking space and although parking permits are available for guests we never found a vacant permit space. I think the offer of a permit is a tad misleading. You will pay for on street parking nearby;the good news is that from 6.00pm to 8.00am the next day is not charged. It served our purpose but we would not book again.
Posizione ottima per visitare Portsmouth senza auto :-) Casa con cucina, lavanderia e sala condivisa, e ogni stanza ha il suo bagno :-) A me è piaciuto condividere la cucina con altri viaggiatori :-)
Le scale strette e ripide.
It was pretty clean and comfortable. Good location
I was downgraded to a single room because of a plumbing problem and was told I'd be refunded the difference but the refund never came. Apart from that it was a decent place to stay.
Clean, good shower, good facilities and great value
All good!
Delux Room you must be joking very poor
Small, no tea /coffee Hard BathTowel only one towel for 2 people Dirty quilt Paintwork , Light in passage way was not working we are dissabled not good going done stairs
Great location….lots of lovely bars, cafes and restaurants in the area. Nice walk to Gunwharf or short bus trip. Clean and tidy and friendly helpful host.
Pillows were very hard
Location to shops bars and restaurants,, well appointed. Comfortable stay. Exceptionally clean. Great kitchen and living room facility.
Great kitchen and lounge
Use of an equipped kitchen, and laundry room, not that we used it. Good Location in Portsmouth.
Great location near seafront, modern, clean and comfy
Great rooms each with ensuite. Well equipped shared kitchen and spacious shared lounge. Really good location
It was more than I was expected! Everything was perfect! Price was completely fair!
Problem is hot 🔥 room
Is better thanks 😊 🙏 so much
Good location
Everything was old, not matching with each other. Bathroom was not suffient
Well equipped and clean
Not the property’s fault, but finding a parking space in this area is not easy - probably easier midweek.
Kitchen area and washing machine amazing
Stairs
Great location. Communication from the owners prior to arrival were helpful and informative. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Made the stay very enjoyable.
Location and cleanliness.
Support to receive the door codes was good. Location central in the city.
Bottleneck to receive a parking slot in the street but voucher available for parking
Full equip kitchen
Very secure with coded access to the room, it was clean and tidy and in a really good area close to restaurants, bars and the beach.
Nothing bad to say
Great kitchen facilities. Comfortable spacious bedroom. Close to shops etc.
Parking a challenge.
very quiet and the king room was good and functional. Good sleeping as the house is in a side and very quiet street
next time please add bedside tables, it never occurred to me that I had to leave our phones recharging on the carpet and having to stand up for switching the light off.
It was spacious and had a great kitchen, it also has 2 washing machines and a tumble drier. Half hour walk to the dockyards.
Was difficult to clean up after ourselves in the kitchen as we couldn’t find any cloths.
Location, cleanliness,price
No garden
Perfect location
The shower head... needed descaling not very powerful
Very centrally located and great value.
Really nice place to stay, spacious room and great location for the price.
Excellent position in the middle of Southsea close to all amenities ideal for my trip
Nothing
Property was clean and hosts seemed lovely, even though they were not present. Kitchen and lounge looked great. Location very good.
WiFi doesn’t reach upstairs well and a few hooks on the walls or doors, or hanging space would be helpful. Mattress was like a sponge, not very comfortable, but can’t complain about the price. Terms and conditions for stay were ridiculously long!
Place is in a a nice, quiet residential area in Southsea. Walking distance to Southsea town center, 15-20 min easy walk from the train station, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Portsmouth city center. Spotless and spacious room. Emma has excellent communication, it was nice of her to let us leave our bags in the property before the check in time. We would definitely stay there again.
Letto comodo Ottima posizione Stanza pulita e profumata Tutti i servizi a disposizione Possibilità di parcheggio gratuito
Our bed was really comfortable .The room was clean and enough warm,no any smells.The communal kitchen is fully equipped if you need it. We used it. Good location and price
I think it would be nice to have drawers near the bed to put items like glasses or phone. the shower was ok but don't like water everywhere because no curtains or shower cabine
I loved the set up. I was able to have my bike parked outside my window so it felt secure to me. Communication was clear and concise. The kitchen was well set up and I cant speak highly enough of this accommodation. I will be returning regularly to Portsmouth and this will be my first point of booking everytime!
Central location.. Spacious and comfortable room.. Huge kitchen with every possible appliance.. Very peaceful in a residential road .
Nothing
Quiet at night. Comfortable bed with good blackout. Great value. Full kitchen - shared and clean.
No terrestrial broadcast TV channels (BBC1, ITV, channel 5 etc)
Decent location, and the host was incredibly helpful and pleasant.
There are floor showers and although there's ventilation in the bathroom, you cannot properly open a window, so the room was constantly humid with no air. The sheets were stained, everything else seemed clean.
The communication was excellent and it was easy to access with the codes provided. The shared kitchen was super useful to cook own meals or use the utensils provided. The bedroom was very clean and comfortable, really recommend.
The shower was a bit peculiar due to the lack of divider with the rest of the bathroom but it wasn't too bad.
Super friendly
No issues
The curtains
Cozy clean rooms. Safe neighbourhood. Prompt and helpful staff. Well stocked kitchen with utensils. Washer and drier. Comfortable lounge area.
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Cleanliness
7.53/10Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness, like a dead maggot found in bed and the kitchen not kept tidy.
Service
9/10Many positive comments about helpful staff and good communication from the owner.
Location
8.54/10Multiple reviews praise the property's good and quiet location.
Room Quality
7.99/10Generally positive sentiment with a few mentions of discomfort in room amenities.
Amenities
7.52/10Some amenities were satisfactory, but comments about lacking coffee facilities and bedding discomfort noted.
Value for Money
8.98/10Numerous positive remarks on great value for money received.
Food and Beverage
8.03/10Limited mention, but enough to suggest an acceptable standard.
Overall Experience
8/10General positive sentiment but tempered by specific complaints.