Mercure Hotels in Southampton

There are a lot of things to do in Southampton, the largest city in Hampshire, regardless of whether you’re heading there for a weekend away or if you’re in the area for work. Set on the high street and just a five minute taxi journey from Southampton Central station, our Mercure hotel in Southampton is perfectly placed whatever your plans may be. You only have to step out of the hotel’s front door if you’re looking for history during your stay. After waking from your sleep in your room’s luxurious bed, take a stroll up the high street and discover the Bargate, a Grade 1 listed Norman gatehouse that has stood in the centre for more than 800 years, before joining a tour of the city’s town walls, which are some of the best preserved in England. For those with a few hours spare before boarding a cruise, the cultural quarter just north of the hotel is well worth a visit. As well as two parks to enjoy on a sunny day, you will also find the city’s art gallery; home to strong collections of 20th century and contemporary British art.And if you just want to get out of the city for a day during your stay, head to the picturesque New Forest National Park. As well as numerous walking and cycling routes to choose from, you can also jump on the beach bus and discover the best of Hampshire’s coast and countryside during the summer months. Alternatively, you could take a day trip across the Solent to the picturesque Isle of Wight – ferries run regularly from Southampton.