The Bitterne Park

Hard to decide on star rating. No private car park, we had to park on street. Outside is untidy. Broken glass. Old bench falling to bits. Entrance thru an old, scruffy green door. Reception is an empty desk with a phone number to call for staff. Charlotte appeared immediately after calling and she was very nice. We were given our key and went to first floor up some stairs where carpet needing cleaning. Room 6, big bed, very comfy, clean crisp sheets. No bedside tables. Dirty windows with very bad sills. Bathroom fine. And then... music from downstairs was so loud. Could hear the base going thud, thud, thud continually until 12.30. Nightmare. But then I slept well. I would never go back, but each to his own.

Great for a work Stop The location was easy to find, and you're supposed to call a number on a sign for assistance. The number wasn't working, but I got the right one from someone at the bar. A friendly lady greeted me and offered to help with my bags. The room was a good size with a clean bed and bathroom. Toiletries aren't provided, but I always take my own, so for anyone who doesn't, please do. My only issue was the carpets weren't very clean, but thankfully I had slippers. After your stay, you just drop your key in a black box on the first floor. If there are any problems, you call the number provided, but fortunately, I didn't need it. Overall, I'd definitely stay again – had a pleasant sleep after a busy day at work.

Not really a hotel. A phone number to call for a room key. Rooms upstairs above a bar. No reception or breakfast areas. Just a room and fend for yourself. Feels like a boarding house. Staff at the bar and lady who passed the key over were friendly and polite. Pet friendly. Bed very lumpy. Good for a trucker or worker staying the night. Otherwise choosing another hotel with better facilities and safer outlook with staff on hand to help guests would be advised.

Too much smoke inside and smoke alarm sounds two times.

Excellent value for money. Clean and tidy room with a good en-suite shower. Ideally placed for the Southampton Boatshow (£10 taxi ride away). Charlotte was friendly and welcoming. The hotel is situated only a few hundred metres from the River Itchen which was very pleasant for an evening stroll after dinner.

Although the outside looks run down, the refurb in the rooms is nice. Once outside is freshened up, a few hanging baskets, tidy up etc, it will look more inviting. Just need a few tweaks. We were in room 7, twin room. Needs a bedside cabinet between the beds . Maybe a dressing table and mirror, for when you're getting ready. Shelf in bathroom would be handy. Bathroom needed cleaning around the floor edge. Bedroom could have done with a hoover. Bed soooo comfy. The lady greeted us and got our room ready early for us. Pub garden is fabulous. We ate at the pub. Best wrap i ve ever had. Will definitely stay again. Thankyou