This historic hotel, built in 1779, has free parking and an excellent location about 200 metres from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station, Gunwharf Keys and Spinnaker Tower. Keppel's Head Hotel is an ideal base if you plan to visit the 3 ships at the Historic Dockyard: the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860. Rooms at the front of the hotel have a view of the harbour. The hotel is 5 minutes' drive from the continental ferry port. Gunwharf Quays has numerous restaurants, bars, a casino, a night club, a cinema and bowling.