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The Portland Guesthouse

Name: The Portland Guesthouse
Address: 51 Portland Street, Cheltenham, GB

9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍51 Portland Street · Cheltenham ↗

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Family roomsLuggage storageParkingPrivate check-in/check-outAllergy-free roomOutdoor furnitureAll 31 facilities +

Review

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Located in Cheltenham, The Portland Guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cheltenham Town Hall and Pitville Pump Room. This 4-star guesthouse is 1. 1 mi (1. 8 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 1. 2 mi (1. 9 km) from Cheltenham General Hospital. This smoke-free guesthouse offers offsite parking. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the central location, self-check-in convenience, and responsive host communication. Common complaints include basic breakfast options, outdated room features, noise issues, and difficult street parking.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Wi-Fi8.6

Surroundings8.6

Rooms8.5

Service8.5

Cleanliness8.5

Value8.4

Facilities8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Good value for money · Convenient inclusive breakfast · Clear communication and check-in

－ ComplaintsWorn facilities/noisy beds · Cleaning issues · Renovation noise/scaffolding · Limited breakfast variety

KEYSuitable for budget travelers accepting self-service. Verify parking beforehand; sensitive sleepers should avoid street-facing or lower-floor rooms.

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Room types · 9

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Superior King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)19 ㎡up to 3

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)16 ㎡up to 2

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed16 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds. The room is located in the basement.

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Cosy King Room

1 × King bed14 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed151 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Pillowtop bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Local maps and wardrobe or closetComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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King Room

1 × Queen bed14 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed. The room is located in the basement.

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King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)14 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomClassic Double Room

Classic Double Room

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedIndividually decorated room Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Pillowtop bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Local maps and wardrobe or closetComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking

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Courtyard King

1 × King bedup to 2

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Superior Double Room

1 × King bedup to 2

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££££

In the centre of this charming spa town you’ll find an unassuming exterior concealing an elegantly stylish restaurant. Helen runs the service and she’s a natural host, so you’ll be warmly welcomed and well looked after. Her experienced husband Jon runs things in the kitchen and his overtly seasonal cooking demonstrates impressive classical technique and attention to detail, exemplified by the expertly cooked venison with a rich red wine sauce. His more playful side comes out in the crowd-pleasing signature 'Tequila Slammer' sorbet.

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Le Champignon Sauvage

french · ★ Michelin

££££

For over 35 years, David and Helen Everitt-Matthias have been serving the Cheltenham dining scene with this spacious restaurant. David is in the kitchen crafting technically sound dishes that, as the restaurant's name would suggest, have one foot firmly in France. Your visit will be book-ended by a terrific bread basket and a delicious dessert; the latter has long been a real strength here, so look out for a cheesecake or chocolate delice to satisfy your sweet tooth. The wine list has plenty of depth and, like the food, is pleasantly well-priced.

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JOURNEY

Creative

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The ‘secret’ location – revealed via clues sent to you 24 hours before your reservation – is just the start of the fun at this playful and unconventional restaurant. Once inside the exclusive-feeling dining room, sit back and watch the changing projections on the wall and let yourself be immersed as each creative, complex dish arrives. The chef’s travels are a heavy influence on the dishes, as are his experiences working at the likes of Ynyshir and The Fat Duck. Plenty of punchy flavours and relaxed, well-versed service ensure the experience is an enjoyable one from start to finish.

448m

Purslane

Modern British

£££

Located just off the main high street, this modern restaurant has a comforting neighbourhood feel – and the service is equally relaxed. Fresh seafood from Cornwall and Scotland is combined with good quality locally sourced ingredients to produce interesting, original dishes with effective contrasts of flavour and texture. The lunch menu represents great value.

549m

Memsahib's Lounge

Indian

£££

There’s a certain style to this two-roomed basement in a smart Georgian terrace: the colonial-themed bar offers a good range of cocktails, as well as gin and vodka infusions, while the adjoining dining room has a clubby feel, with its charcoal portraits and sepia prints. The Indian dishes are for sharing, although the 'Experience' tasting menu is perhaps the best way to go, and there are also vegetarian and pescatarian versions. They even serve an Indian-themed afternoon tea.

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Prithvi

Indian

£££

A smart, stylish restaurant with smooth service from a welcoming team; start with a drink in the first floor lounge. Dishes are inspired by classic Indian flavours and textures but are presented in a deconstructed, eye-catching modern manner. The charming owner adds to the experience.

748m

Jai Ho

indian · Bib

££

Smart, stylish and boasting an immaculate open kitchen, this charmingly run Indian restaurant – whose name means “let there be victory” in Hindi – is a younger sibling to Cheltenham institutions Prithvi and Bhoomi Kitchen. There is a more distinct street food influence here, with the well-priced menu offering sharing plates that arrive when they’re ready. Look out for the coal-roasted dishes, including unmissable lamb chops, and the regularly changing house biryani. The desserts don’t let the side down either, with the gulab jamun a particular treat.

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Bhoomi Kitchen

Indian

££

You’ll receive a warm welcome at this sumptuous restaurant, run by the third generation of a family who settled here from India 50 years ago. The menu is mostly southern Indian, with a particular focus on recipes from Kerala, and the dishes prove to be bright and authentic. Options like the 'Chilli Chicken', combining succulent chicken breast with a rich tomato, chilli and garlic sauce, showcase skill and flavour aplenty. If you're celebrating or simply feeling indecisive, the 'Banquet' and 'Feast' menus are a great way to go.

1.5km

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The Portland Guesthouse

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 9

Superior King Room

Standard King Room

Standard Twin Room

Cosy King Room

King Room

King Room

Classic Double Room

Courtyard King

Superior Double Room

Facilities · 31

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