Win an exciting city break in buzzing Southampton worth over £500

One lucky loveEXPLORING reader – plus a companion – could win this exciting two-night stay in Southampton at room2, the world’s first Hometel, plus dinner and entry to the SeaCity Museum. .:THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSE :.

Located just over an hour from London, room2 Southampton blends the comfort and flexibility of home with the unparalleled service and facilities of a hotel.

room2 Southampton is the world’s first hometel and was the first property to open from this pioneering hospitality brand with sustainability at its heart. The design-led and eco-friendly hometel features views over Queens Park and the harbour with a central location for exploring this vibrant city.

Loft room at room2 Southampton (room2 Southampton)

Each room features a fully equipped kitchenette, as well as a separate spacious living and dining area, perfect for those who want a relaxing night in after a long day out exploring. The modern hometel also offers a 24-hour check out, a laundry room, mattress menu, pantry filled with drinks and everyone’s favourite snacks and a cosy living room space, ideal for playing games or taking part in room2’s regular series of events.

Known as the Gateway to the World, Southampton is synonymous with some of history’s most famous sea voyages and included in this prize package are two tickets to the SeaCity Museum, which tells the story of the people of the city, their lives and historic connections with the sea.

SeaCity Museum

Not to be missed is the fascinating hands-on exhibition dedicated to the city’s most ill-fated sailing – the Titanic. Its impact on the city was immense and can be explored further on the museum’s Titanic Trail, a free to download 75-minute walking tour and map featuring key locations in and around the city and port which adds to the backstory of the ship, its passengers and crew.

No weekend break is complete without a delicious evening meal and the lucky winner will enjoy a dinner for two at the recently opened gastro pub Tap & Tandoor specialising in Indian food, including small plates, mixed grills using free range meats and home-style curries.  This will include a classic cocktail with an Indian twist or a craft beer.

Tap and Tandoor

Art lovers can also visit the free to enter City Art Gallery which has a collection that spans eight centuries with paintings by Monet, Gainsborough and Paula Rego. While God's House Tower (GHT), a 13^th century gatehouse located in part of Southampton’s medieval city wall and fortifications offers an artistic spin on the city’s history – both past and living – through a revolving programme of exhibitions and art inspired events and talks.  Its roof offers stunning views of the city and harbour too!

Keen shoppers will love browsing in Westquay where many of the big brands are including Hollister, H&M, Levi’s, M&S, Next and Oliver Bonas. Those who prefer independent shops can pay a visit to The Marlands shopping centre.

For more information on room2 Southampton, please visit: room2.com/southampton and follow @room2hometels. For ideas of what to do and see in Southampton drop by visitsouthampton.co.uk and follow @visit_soton.

The prize

The lucky winner will enjoy a two-night stay for two people in a spacious Loft Room at room2 Southampton with breakfast included, plus a £50 food and drink credit to be used in the Bar and Pantry.  Also included in the prize is dinner for two at Tap and Tandoor and two tickets to the SeaCity Museum.

SeaCity Museum

How to enter

Simply fill out the form below before 23.59 on 31 August 2023. If you can’t see the form click here to open it

Terms and conditions

1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.

2. This prize draw is open to residents of the United Kingdom, aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, Visit Southampton, room2 and their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. When contacted, the winner may be asked to provide proof of age.

3. Entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 31 August 2023. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries or entries via agents or third parties are invalid and shall not be considered. Entries become the property of the Promoter.

4. Only one entry per person.

5. To enter fill out the form on this page.

6. All correctly completed entries will be entered into a prize draw, which will take place by 7 September 2023. The first entry drawn will be the winner and will be contacted by email.

7. The prize includes:

A two-night stay for two people in a spacious Loft Room with breakfast included, plus a £50 food and drink credit to be used in the Bar and Pantry.

Dinner for two at Tap and Tandoor.

Two tickets to the SeaCity Museum.

Winners can book extra nights and meals at the hometel but any costs beyond the two-night stay will be at the winners’ own expense.

8. The prize is subject to availability at the hotel at the time of booking (pre-booking required).

9. Valid for stays for one year from point of issue.

10. Bookings may not be accepted over key event dates or due to high occupancy demand.

11. The prize is non-transferable and must be taken by the winning entrant of the competition only.

12. The Prize does not include travel/transportation, or any other costs of a personal nature including insurance and spending money.

13. The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash or any other alternative. Prize may not be sold on online auction sites.

14. Upon confirmation of acceptance, the winner may be announced on the Visit Southampton’s and room2’s social media channels.

Lead image: Ocean Village in Southampton (Sterling Images/Shutterstock)