Novotel Southampton Cruise Stay & Park - Room Review
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It's four-star hotel and we'll do a room review and at the end I'll tell you how much I paid for seven nights parking and the room.
What is a bit of a a surprise, no, it's a shock, is they then charge you another £12 for the one night parking when you're actually staying at the hotel rather than on your cruise.
So, it's a bit deceptive of them to say includes parking because it doesn't. It's an extra charge.
The main reason for staying here is the proximity to the cruise port. It's literally across the road. It's a 5minute walk.
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Today on Travels with the Russells, we stay at the Novotel Southampton and take a close look at their room and cruise parking package, a very popular option for cruisers sailing from Southampton’s Horizon Cruise Terminal, used by MSC Cruises and others . If you’re starting a cruise from Southampton and want a stress-free hotel stay with parking included, this vlog shows exactly what you can expect. We tour the room, look at comfort, space, and facilities, and explain why this hotel is such a convenient choice for cruise passengers. One of the biggest advantages of the Novotel Southampton is location. It’s just a short, flat walk to the Horizon Cruise Terminal, making embarkation day simple and relaxed. The hotel is also right next to Westquay Shopping Centre and only minutes from Southampton city centre, perfect if you arrive early and want shops, food, or a gentle wander before your cruise. We share our real experience staying here, what worked well, and why this hotel is often recommended for cruise parking packages. This vlog is ideal if you’re planning a cruise with MSC Cruises, or simply looking for a cruise-friendly hotel near Southampton docks. As always, this is a genuine look at our stay, filmed as part of our travels, not a staged or sponsored visit. If you enjoy cruise tips, hotel stays, ports, and travel planning, you’re in the right place. 👉 Join our friendly Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/372710791279047/ If this vlog helps you, please give it a 👍, subscribe for more cruise and travel videos, and let us know in the comments if you’ve stayed here or are sailing soon from Southampton. Thanks for watching and happy cruising 🚢 #NovotelSouthampton #SouthamptonCruiseHotel #CruiseParkingSouthampton #MSC Cruises #HorizonCruiseTerminal #SouthamptonCruise #CruiseHotelReview #UKCruising #PreCruiseHotel #CruiseTips #TravelsWithTheRussells #WestquaySouthampton #CruiseEmbarkation #CruisePlanning