Ennios Boutique Hotel, Southampton

Dining

Ennios Boutique Hotel holds an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and was voted Best Italian Restaurant in Hampshire by Corriere Della Sera. The ground-floor restaurant serves an extensive menu of traditional Italian dishes, with an extensive wine list featuring regional and international selections. A lively bar area offers classic cocktails and aperitifs, and the restaurant also provides a coffee house on site, special diet menus, and a snack bar.

Rooms

Each of the ten ensuite rooms is individually designed with heritage architectural details and features Egyptian cotton bedding and designer toiletries. Rooms offer unique views of the waterfront or the historic town walls, and all include a wide-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and soundproof windows. The hotel is adults only and allergy-free rooms are available, with daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing service.

Location

The hotel sits opposite the Red Funnel ferry terminal, directly facing Southampton Water and the old waterfront. It is a short walk to the city centre, West Quay shopping, and the cruise terminals, with Mayflower Park and Tudor House Museum nearby. Southampton Town Walls are steps away, and the central train station is a 20-minute walk.

History & Character

The building is a converted warehouse that once stored first-class luggage for the Titanic passengers in 1912. The small, independently run hotel provides a personalized experience with attentive staff, and guests receive daily newspapers. The historic exterior contrasts with refurbished interiors that retain original character while adding luxury comfort.

Services & Practicalities

On-site parking is available with advanced booking (limited to five spaces), and the hotel offers a concierge service, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. The hotel is adults only and provides safety deposit boxes, CCTV in common areas and outside, and key access for security. Breakfast is included in many rates, with a superb made-to-order full English breakfast served in the dining room.

Highlights

Dining: AA Rosette-winning Italian restaurant

Rooms: individually designed with Egyptian cotton bedding

History: former Titanic luggage storage warehouse

Location: opposite Red Funnel ferry terminal, near cruise terminals

Services: adults only, concierge, on-site parking

Award: Best Italian Restaurant in Hampshire (Corriere Della Sera)