Situated on England’s south coast, alongside the Medieval walls of Southampton and with views over the harbor. Rooms feature traditional décor and dark wood furnishings; all have minibars and dial-up Internet connections. The Leisure Club offers guests the use of the hi-tech gym, sauna, heated indoor pool and separate children’s pool.

Modern, chalet-style hotel set in wooded gardens, four miles from the city centre and six miles from the New Forest. The 135 guestrooms are equipped with PlayStations, high-speed Internet connections and satellite television with pay movies. The indoor pool offers aquacise classes and kids’ games; the restaurant serves traditional British fare with a modern twist.

Grand Edwardian manor house set in 12 acres of private landscaped grounds, five kilometres from Southampton city centre. Light wood and patterned fabrics combine in traditionally-styled guestrooms; all with TVs, trouser presses and modem ports. Business guests can make use of extensive conference facilities; leisure pursuits range from clay pigeon shooting to croquet.

Opened in 2005, the multi-storey hotel lies in Southampton city centre overlooking East Park, one mile from Central Station. Guestrooms have contemporary decor with blond wood furniture; all with high-speed Internet connections and tea/coffee trays. Guests can enjoy a meal in the restaurant, relax with a drink in the bar, or order cappuccinos to go from the coffee bar.