BLUE KEYS HOTEL SOUTHAMPTON, Southampton – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Blue Keys Hotel offers 11 guest rooms with premium bedding, minibars, and espresso makers. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle, and a desk. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers with detachable showerheads. Some rooms provide views of the city.
Dining & Pub
The ground floor houses a pub and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Breakfast is available weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The pub features a full bar with beers on tap, outdoor patio seating with picnic benches, and occasional live music performances with a grand piano.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can use the garden and terrace, or explore the area by cycling. The hotel is near New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park. St Mary's Stadium is nearby for events and games.
Location & Transport
The hotel is 10 km from Southampton city center, 700 meters from Southampton & New Forest Magistrates, and 8 km from Ageas Bowl. It is 5 km from the nearest airport. Nearby landmarks include Titanic Musicians' Memorial (1 km), Southampton Civic Centre (1 km), and Westquay (2 km).
Services & Amenities
The hotel provides free WiFi in rooms and communal areas, express check-in and check-out, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, and window guards. The property does not accommodate stag or hen parties.
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Amenities
General
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel had very spacious rooms with a sloping ceiling on three sides, making it a bit challenging to move around, especially near the bed. The rooms were clean, well-equipped, and included a mini bar, but the prices, particularly for items like bottled water, were not the best. The location was convenient, within walking distance of Central Station and various cafes, but being at the top of the hotel involved multiple flights of stairs, possibly not suitable for those with injuries.
The hotel is located slightly outside the city center on a relatively quiet street. The rooms are cozy but have some drawbacks with sloping ceilings and temperature issues. The service is attentive and helpful, though the lack of elevators might be a consideration. The dining options are varied and of good quality. The location offers convenience but may require taxi rides for some distances.
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel, tucked away on the ground floor, it felt like a little hidden gem. The rooms, although a bit tired, were spacious, clean, and well-equipped, including a mini-bar with slightly higher prices, but the complimentary bottled water was a nice touch. The location, slightly outside the city center, was convenient for my needs and not too far from essential amenities, making it a great value for the cost.