The Tulip Inn Portsmouth is a modern gray and salmon pink complex 700 meters from the Port Solent Marina and two kilometers from Portsmouth's city center. The 108 air- conditioned guestrooms feature a contemporary cream décor with light oak furnishings. All rooms have work desks with dial-up Internet connections, bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and cable television.
The hotel's Bibo Bar and Bistro is an informal restaurant with contemporary furnishings and warm, earthy colors, serving grilled meats and international food such as Cajun Blackened Fillet of Salmon and Stir Fried Thai Noodles. A children's menu is also available. The conference room caters for business functions and features a range of audio-visual equipment, and guests with their own vehicles benefit from free use of the hotel's parking facilities. Local attractions abound, with the four-masted Mary Rose, the Royal Naval Museum and Gunwharf Quays all three miles from the hotel. The D-Day Museum and historic Southsea Castle can be visited 3.5 miles away, and the 12th century cathedral is four miles away. Southampton Airport (SOU) is 15 miles from the hotel. Trains connect from the airport to Portsmouth city center, costing approximately £6.50 for a return ticket. A taxi costs approximately £25.