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.
17. Hotels from the past
The Sally Port Hotel in High Street, Old Portsmouth where Crabb had his last night. Photo: The News archive
18. Hotels from the past
The Osborne Hotel, Commercial Road. Mile End. Photo: The News archive
19. Hotels from the past
The Central Hotel, just after the end of the war, completely wrecked during the blitz of January 10/11, 1941. The Halifax Building Society building to the left survived. Photo: The News archive
20. Hotels from the past
The Queens Hotel in Gosport in 1978. The News PP3315 Photo: The News archive