In this selection you will see the fire that devastated the Royal Beach Hotel in July 1911, the odd scene of a Bristol biplane outside the Royal Hotel, Hayling Island, and wounded soldiers being entertained at the Queen's Hotel, Southsea, during the First World War.
An image of The Central Hotel completely wrecked during the blitz of January 10/11, 1941, is also included amongst this stunning gallery.
5. Hotels from the past
The corner of Edinburgh and Commercial Road, 1946. A dramatic scene on the corner of Edinburgh Road with the burnt out remains of the Central Hotel. Picture: Mick Cooper collection Photo: The News archive
6. Hotels from the past
The Bristol biplane outside the Royal Hotel, Hayling Island, in October 1911. Picture: Courtesy of Mick O'Farrell Photo: The News archive
7. Hotels from the past
The Blue Anchor Hotel bombed during the blitz Photo: The News archive
8. Hotels from the past
The rear of the Sussex Hotel, Guildhall Square. Photo: The News archive