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Holiday Inn Express Southampton

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West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1AG, United Kingdom
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Modern 3-star hotel in Southampton city centre offering meeting facilities and comfortable accommodation near the waterfront.

About This Venue

Holiday Inn Express Southampton is a contemporary 3-star hotel located in the heart of Southampton city centre, just minutes from the historic waterfront and West Quay shopping district. The hotel features modern meeting and event facilities suitable for business conferences, training sessions, and corporate events for up to 120 delegates. Guest amenities include complimentary Express Start breakfast, free WiFi throughout, 24-hour reception, and comfortable air-conditioned rooms. The hotel's central location provides easy access to Southampton's cruise terminals, railway station, and major motorway networks, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travelers exploring the South Coast.

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Indicative Budget
£2,700£5,100
Typical day-delegate event for ~60 guests
Capacity (max)
120
Typical attendees
60
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (60 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

120
Maximum Capacity
80
Theatre Style
120
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Meeting Room 1

45
40
161824

Meeting Room 2

35
30
121518

Combined Meeting Space

80
80
283545

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 80 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV Equipment
Air Conditioning
24 Hour Reception
Express Start Breakfast
Business Centre
Lift Access
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tea/Coffee Making Facilities

📐 Space Specifications

180
Total Space (m²)
2.8m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Projector
Screen
PA System
Microphones
Wi-Fi
Flip Charts
Whiteboard

🎯 Suitable For

📋Business Meetings
📋Corporate Training
📋Workshops
📋Small Conferences
📋Product Launches

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking spacesHearing loop availableAccessible bathrooms

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Southampton Central railway station 0.8 miles (10-minute walk). Regular bus services on nearby routes. Southampton Airport 4 miles (15 minutes by car). Portsmouth International Port 20 miles.

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

Public car parks within 200 metres including West Quay and Mayflower Theatre car parks. On-street parking available with restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

7 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

80
theatre
28
boardroom
45
classroom
35
u shape
48
cabaret
120
reception
60
dining
60
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 120 guests in theatre style, 80 in classroom, 40 in boardroom configuration
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi available
Is catering available?
Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks
Is there parking available?
Complimentary on-site parking available for event guests

Location & Contact

📍 Address

West Quay Road
SO15 1AG, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Meeting RoomsConference VenueBusiness Hotel

Venue Location

West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1AG

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 120 guests in theatre style, 80 in classroom, 40 in boardroom configuration

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi available

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Complimentary on-site parking available for event guests

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Southampton Maritime Museum
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk
🏛️
Southampton City Art Gallery
0.6 km (0.4 mi)• 7 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭
Mayflower Theatre and Arts Centre
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 minutes walk

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Tudor House Historic Museum
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk
🏰
New Forest Heritage Centre
22.3 km (13.9 mi)

🌳Gardens

🌳
Southampton Common Nature Park
2.1 km (1.3 mi)• 25 minutes walk

🎢Theme Park

🎢
Paultons Family Theme Park
18.5 km (11.5 mi)

🦁Zoo

🦁
Marwell Wildlife Adventure Park
16.2 km (10.1 mi)
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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