I stayed in the Etap hotel for eight nights and found it to be a quiet, clean and very well located hotel. The reception staff Danielle and Emma added the glamour to a no thrills hotel and I found them very helpful, friendly and extremely professional in any dealings I had with them. I always received a warm welcome when... more

Check in was fine, in a good location until I got to the room. McDonald's drive thru and a busy main road despite double glazing were a constant companion. There was a sign on the back of the door about do's and don'ts hence the feel of a student hostel. The room was fine, clean, the bed was comfortable with... more

For £37 a night, this place was a bargain. The bed was very comfortable, even if it was a bunk), the room was clean and the shower was lovely and hot. Didn't have breakfast there but it looked like good value (£2ish for cereal, fruit, toast, etc) and it's very close to the town centre. All in all, nothing special... more

I stayed one night at the Etap. I arrived late and the staff did not tell me they had already charged the room and so processed the transaction again when I arrived. It took two weeks to get my money back. The room was clean anough but even for no-frills seemed very cell like. Consisted of steel framed bunk bed... more

Stayed at the Etap after an office party - I thought it would be adequate but was disappointed by the level of cleanliness the bed sheets had not been changed and when I mentioned it to and cleaning staff they were not were not helpful . more

We stayed one night at Etap Southampton before catching an early morning flight from Southampton airport. The hotel was cheap, £35 for two. The room was kind of hostel-like, with foam beds (which were still comfy) and a decent enough shower. The room was not very clean however, we expect toothpaste / soap scum around the sinks in hostels but... more

If you're looking for a clean ,cheap place to lay your head for the night this hotel is great! ...That is exactly what we wanted after flying in from Canada for one night pre-cruise. It is walking distance from the train station,or bus station as well as walking distance to the cruise port. There are stores and restaurants within walking... more

stayed in 2 rooms for 1 night while we took our daughter to university. very basic room with no wardrobe just 4 or 5 hangers under a shelf and couldnt believe there were no tea/coffee making facilities. we paid £60 per room as rates had gone up because of southampton boat show, otherwise it would have been £35 per room... more

My sister, teenage daughter and myself stayed for one night when we took my son to university. The hotel was easy to find and within walking distance of the main shopping area. There is a TGI Fridays and MacDonalds right next door. The area seemed very safe. The rooms sleep 3 with a double bed and a cabin style single... more