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Finding the sexiest townhouse hotel
The Forbury has been described as ‘The UK’s sexiest townhouse hotel’ by The Evening Standard and the design and opulence is the talk of the fashionable set, writes Duarte de Aréz Cintra
From the 86,000 Italian glass beads in the chandelier running the height of the building in the old lift shaft, to the opulent fabrics and wallpapers and attention to every single detail - there is simply no place in the UK as extraordinarily opulent and stunning.
In our award winning Cerise Restaurant, diners can enjoy relaxed traditional English cooking in chic and stylish surroundings. Our a la carte menu is seasonal with our award-winning kitchen team sourcing local produce for a truly memorable experience.
Cerise is now introducing a set three-course lunch menu for £25, Monday to Friday. Or for an additional £5 you can add a glass of 175ml of house wine.
Or for something a bit different, now with the long awaited summer approaching, we aim to cater for all occasions and tastes whilst retaining our focus on delivering our interpretation of contemporary British dishes. From finger sandwiches and afternoon tea, to luxurious three-
course meals, you will be sure to find something to excite your taste buds this season.
We have expanded our surroundings for you to enjoy. During the summer months, you can indulge in our sumptuous dishes and extensive choice of wines and cocktails, alfresco on our open terrace.
Located just opposite Forbury Gardens, the Cerise Terrace offers a calm and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. It provides a different option for those quick lunch meetings or for those ladies that lunch.
If you are looking for that extra special romantic evening, our terrace is perfect under our illuminated trees and the starry night. Or have a relaxing Sunday afternoon, sipping champagne and indulging in afternoon teacakes while enjoying the Forbury Garden Bandstand performances.
Our Cerise Cocktail Bar is rapidly building a reputation for the place to be seen outside of
Guests fill up on free charging for electric cars
Petrol stations, it seems, are about to go the way of full-service fill-ups
Just as having an attendant fill up your BMW for you is but a rosy- hued memory, petrol itself is fast becoming obsolete. Case in point is the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel’s latest offer whereby travellers are invited to fill up their car during a meal or a stay. The caveat? Their cars must require a plug, not petrol.
Leading the way for eco-minded, south coast UK hotels, this latest offer combines two compelling ways to recharge. As guests revitalise themselves by staying the night at the hotel or enjoying a lunch or dinner in the Sealevel Restaurant and Lounge (pictured), they can access complimentary charging for their electric vehicles.
It’s an appetising prospect no matter what brings visitors to the hotel. The AA-Rosette winning Sealevel specialises in seafood
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Staying overnight continues the fun in exciting ways, too. As a leading green hotel in Portsmouth, the property has deftly balanced responsible hospitality with the sort of amenities modern travellers demand. So while the hotel offers charging for electric cars, recycles 100% of its waste and is replacing its lights with the latest LED options, guests will also find features like satellite LCD televisions in the guest rooms and complimentary high-speed Internet access in the stylish lobby.
dishes and uses only sustainable sources. The modern, maritime- inspired décor follows the lead of the hotel’s lobby in featuring a range of places to sit, whether it’s alongside the wine tower, curled up in a booth or in the centre of the dining room with a group of friends.
Or visitors can relax with a massage at hotel’s full-service spa and salon. Even the pint-sized set will enjoy their stay at this family- friendly hotel. Spinnaker Tower, Marwell Zoo and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are all close by. Of course, there’s always the indoor pool.
How ever guests choose to join the green revolution at this hotel, they can start by parking their electric cars at the charging
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London; the team designs our list around classic drinks alongside some of their own creations. On a monthly basis brands are chosen to create our cocktail of the month. In addition to that our new Summer cocktail list is now available.
Our award-winning wine list allows you to travel all over the world experiencing the finest wines from a range of producers.
Details: Duarte de Aréz Cintra 0118-9527770
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station. From there, they can either visit the reception desk or, in a nod to the service-oriented experience of yore, telephone to have the operating keys delivered. That may be enough to get the most stalwart petrolhead on the e-car bandwagon.
Details: 023-9238-3151
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ pmeha-portsmouth-marriott- hotel/
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