Premier Inn Southampton City Centre hotel

You're staying right on New Road, practically on the doorstep of the Old Town, and you can't be bothered to venture out for dinner. Fair enough – the restaurant here won't disappoint, even if it won't blow your mind either. The dining room has that standard Premier Inn feel, but the food punches above its weight for a chain hotel operation. The menu sticks to crowd-pleasers: decent fish and chips, a solid Sunday roast when it's on, and breakfast that'll set you right for a day exploring the Bargate or catching the ferry to the Isle of Wight. It's the sort of place that does exactly what it says on the tin – no frills, no fuss, just proper food that fills the gap when you need it most.