The Grapes

Great location, right above the pub, lots of places to eat not far from the port and cheap in a taxi to get to the port.

The two flights of stairs (but one of the staff very kindly helped me with my suitcase). I know they can’t help this.

Great value for money. Clean and comfortable room in a great location. I was at the back so was also quiet, despite being in a rowdy centre of town! Staff were super friendly and getting discount at the bar was a treat!

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I have stayed at The Grapes several times, as it is really convenient when attending gigs at the nearby 1865 venue, and very reasonably priced compared with other similar nearby properties. Since my last stay, a remote controlled air conditioning ceiling fan has been added to the room I usually book, which was very welcome in the heat of the summer. My room was very clean, as always, and the extra touches, like complimentary bottled water, biscuits with the tea and coffee, and a selection of toiletries in the en suite, go over and above what is offered in similar properties and are very welcome. The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and I am always offered help with carrying my case up the stairs. The accommodation is above a thriving pub, yet I have never been troubled by noise after closing time, and there is a discount on drinks at the bar for hotel guests - another bonus! I will definitely be staying again.

We liked being above the pub and next door to several restaurants on a pedestrian-only street. Also a short walk to the ferry to the Isle of Wight.

The room was very warm (no air conditioning) and the toilet was tricky to operate. Also there were two flights of steep, narrow stairs up to the room, which we were aware of but didn’t like. The pub staff was extremely helpful with helping us carry our baggage up the stairs, though.