New Harbour Hotel Southampton

[Manoverboard]

We also opt to be driven to the Cruise / Rail Terminals plus Airports / Airport Hotels these days, far more relaxing for the start, and indeed the end, of one's holiers.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I can sort of understand it. With CPS your car is parked up and that is it. With a hotel you never know who is going to be moving it around.

You don't think that maybe at busy times CPS might need to move your car around?
However I do much prefer the ABP system used at City Terminal where you park up and your car stays put the whole cruise, you would think with so much derelict space around the current terminals, especially Mayflower, that P&O could somehow operate the same system. Maybe its because customer service is not part of P&O's DNA. ( Ooh sorry but I just can't help myself sometimes. )

I know we'll never agree on this Towny, however I think it is far superior service to drive up to the door, get out and watch your luggage disappear before a short stroll into the terminal, than the ABP system of park your car yourself and then have to walk back to the terminal. Especially when it's slatting down with rain.

[towny44]

I can sort of understand it. With CPS your car is parked up and that is it. With a hotel you never know who is going to be moving it around.

You don't think that maybe at busy times CPS might need to move your car around?
However I do much prefer the ABP system used at City Terminal where you park up and your car stays put the whole cruise, you would think with so much derelict space around the current terminals, especially Mayflower, that P&O could somehow operate the same system. Maybe its because customer service is not part of P&O's DNA. ( Ooh sorry but I just can't help myself sometimes. )

I know we'll never agree on this Towny, however I think it is far superior service to drive up to the door, get out and watch your luggage disappear before a short stroll into the terminal, than the ABP system of park your car yourself and then have to walk back to the terminal. Especially when it's slatting down with rain.

We are fairly lucky Merv, the blue badge car park is only 25 yds awaý from the terminal, and it rarely rains in Southampton.

[Mervyn and Trish]

As a blue badge holder it's right you are looked after Towny. No quibble there. Just pleased CPS don't make the rest of us walk either!

[Stephen]

I can sort of understand it. With CPS your car is parked up and that is it. With a hotel you never know who is going to be moving it around.

You don't think that maybe at busy times CPS might need to move your car around?
However I do much prefer the ABP system used at City Terminal where you park up and your car stays put the whole cruise, you would think with so much derelict space around the current terminals, especially Mayflower, that P&O could somehow operate the same system. Maybe its because customer service is not part of P&O's DNA. ( Ooh sorry but I just can't help myself sometimes. )

The difference is CPS don't clamp a taxi board to the roof

[towny44]

As a blue badge holder it's right you are looked after Towny. No quibble there. Just pleased CPS don't make the rest of us walk either!

No but quite often they frustrate you by having you queue for long periods while they are waiting for drivers to return, you don't have that added issue with the ABP system. Horses for courses and I know which I prefer, even if if I have to wheel my good lady a little further.

[Boris+]

I trust C and PS, however, I do much prefer the City Terminal system operated by ABP. On the few occasions when we have driven down to City Terminal for ABP parking, they've taken our luggage from us as we park the car - they've even lifted it out of the car for us. (Other times we've been driven down, and that of course is different). However, I can't recall C and PS ever offering to remove our luggage from the car - I'll watch what they do next time we use them. I do know though that during a time when himself had hurt his back, using C and PS, I was left to either get the luggage out myself or wait for help - which didn't happen. I took all the luggage out of the car myself, rather than get soaking wet waiting for help.

[david63]

CPS do not take your luggage out of your car but quite often the ports do and certainly will if you ask them - in fact on some occasions the luggage has gone before you can get out of the car!

rather than get soaking wet waiting for help

Which terminal was that at? I thought all the terminals at Soton were under cover.

[barney]

I think that the porters who take your luggage work for the Terminal not CPS.
I've had them offer but declined and would rather do it myself.

Back to hotels, our next holiday starts on Bank holiday Monday so to avoid traffic I've booked the Travel lodge in Southampton centre for £46.00 for the night excluding breakfast.
It's five minutes from West Quay so we'll drive down Sunday night, park up, get a bit of dinner in town, have a kip, get up and go back into West quay about half ten for brekkers, have a mooch around and kill a bit of time.
Then about half one, onwards to the ship.
Sounds like a plan.

[Stephen]

CPS do not take your luggage out of your car but quite often the ports do and certainly will if you ask them - in fact on some occasions the luggage has gone before you can get out of the car!

rather than get soaking wet waiting for help

Which terminal was that at? I thought all the terminals at Soton were under cover.

Yes, we have e experienced that too. Barely stopped and they are pulling out the luggage

[GillD46]

CPS do not take your luggage out of your car but quite often the ports do and certainly will if you ask them - in fact on some occasions the luggage has gone before you can get out of the car!

rather than get soaking wet waiting for help

Which terminal was that at? I thought all the terminals at Soton were under cover.

City Terminal luggage drop off isn't under cover, as far as I remember, though I may be wrong as it was a long time ago, but that's used by RCI and Celebrity and they don't use CPS.

[anniec]

I trust C and PS, however,

So did I until, with impeccable timing, this rolled up in my inbox a little while ago:
So vague is it that I am little the wiser for its words, and even had to Google the name of the company that sent it (SCH Limited). The only parts I have removed are the address and telephone number of the sender.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Cruise Queen Victoria – Departure Date 8th June 2017
We wish to inform you that unfortunately whilst we moved your vehicle to Queen Elizabeth Terminal Car Park from Ocean Terminal Car Park for your return a port camera was switched on.
Therefore Parking Eye, the Port Parking Company may have issued you with a parking fine, please be assured that this fine has been cancelled by the port ABP, and you will receive a cancelation letter in due course.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

[GillD46]

I trust C and PS, however,

So did I until, with impeccable timing, this rolled up in my inbox a little while ago:
So vague is it that I am little the wiser for its words, and even had to Google the name of the company that sent it (SCH Limited). The only parts I have removed are the address and telephone number of the sender.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Cruise Queen Victoria – Departure Date 8th June 2017
We wish to inform you that unfortunately whilst we moved your vehicle to Queen Elizabeth Terminal Car Park from Ocean Terminal Car Park for your return a port camera was switched on.
Therefore Parking Eye, the Port Parking Company may have issued you with a parking fine, please be assured that this fine has been cancelled by the port ABP, and you will receive a cancelation letter in due course.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

That's disturbing.

[david63]

I believe that they are very strict on speeding in the docks

[anniec]

I trust C and PS, however,

So did I until, with impeccable timing, this rolled up in my inbox a little while ago:
So vague is it that I am little the wiser for its words, and even had to Google the name of the company that sent it (SCH Limited). The only parts I have removed are the address and telephone number of the sender.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Cruise Queen Victoria – Departure Date 8th June 2017
We wish to inform you that unfortunately whilst we moved your vehicle to Queen Elizabeth Terminal Car Park from Ocean Terminal Car Park for your return a port camera was switched on.
Therefore Parking Eye, the Port Parking Company may have issued you with a parking fine, please be assured that this fine has been cancelled by the port ABP, and you will receive a cancelation letter in due course.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

That's disturbing.

It is, and not remotely informative. I have absolutely no idea what actually happened, but will email her back to try and find out.

[david63]

I have absolutely no idea what actually happened

I would guess that either yor car was in an area of the docks where a "private" would not normally be expected or it was over the speed limit which, I think, in some areas of the docks is 20mph.

[Boris+]

CPS do not take your luggage out of your car but quite often the ports do and certainly will if you ask them - in fact on some occasions the luggage has gone before you can get out of the car!

rather than get soaking wet waiting for help

Which terminal was that at? I thought all the terminals at Soton were under cover.

Ocean Terminal. There is a roofed area for dropp-off, but the absence of structures lead to zero protection.

[anniec]

Ocean Terminal. There is a roofed area for dropp-off, but the absence of structures lead to zero protection.

Agreed, Boris. In June this year it was hammering down and we (or rather he, on the driver's side) ) got soaked on arrival at Ocean.

[Stephen]

Just had email confirming prices for New Harbour Hotel Southampton

As I thought, a bit pricey.
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Flexible bed and breakfast:

Standard Double/Twin room £206



T&C’s – The above prices are the total cost for your stay, based on two adults sharing a room, including; breakfast, full access to our Spa facilities (excluding treatments) throughout your stay.

No pre-payment or deposit is needed. Card details are taken at time of booking to secure the reservation. You may cancel or amend your reservation up until 12noon 1 day prior to your stay at without charge, cancellations made after this time will incur a cancellation charge.





Flexible dinner, bed and breakfast:

Standard Double/Twin room £256



T&C’s – The above prices are the total cost for your stay, based on two adults sharing a room, including; breakfast, a £27.50 dinner allowance per person each evening and full access to our Spa facilities (excluding treatments) throughout your stay.

No pre-payment or deposit is needed. Card details are taken at time of booking to secure the reservation. You may cancel or amend your reservation up until 12 noon 1 day prior to your stay without charge, cancellations made after this time will incur a cancellation charge.



Making it one of the most desirable marina locations in the UK, the 91 bedroom hotel’s unique luxury liner inspired design will reflect Southampton’s thriving marine culture. On the ground floor, the award-winning Jetty restaurant concept will drift out onto an extensive outdoor terrace, featuring luxury relaxation pods to take in the marina views. A further large open plan lounge will provide the perfect setting for informal meetings and afternoon teas. The top floor will feature ‘HarBar on the 6th’, a spectacular rooftop destination bar, kitchen and club, with outdoor fire pits and a wood fired oven. Head here for great cocktails, relaxed dining and the most stunning sunset views.
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[qbman1]

We have an office at Ocean Village so I am sure they could put you up for a night !

[GillD46]

We have just booked. £196 Harbour View Room B&B.

[qbman1]

They must have seen Stephen's credit history before quoting him a price !

[Stephen]

We have just booked. £196 Harbour View Room B&B.

They must have been trying to rip me off. Think I'll take up QB's offer

[GillD46]

We have just booked. £196 Harbour View Room B&B.

They must have been trying to rip me off. Think I'll take up QB's offer

I guess it depends on dates. Ours is between Chritsmas and New Year and happens to be the night before our Ruby Anniversary.

[Quizzical Bob]

We are fairly lucky Merv, the blue badge car park is only 25 yds awaý from the terminal, and it rarely rains in Southampton.

It rained all day yesteday and there are blustery showers today.