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.
25. Hotels from the past
The imposing Fratton Hotel that stood just north of Fratton bridge. Picture: Mick Cooper postcard collection. Photo: The News archive
26. Hotels from the past
Sandringham Hotel in Osborne Road/Nightingale Road (postmarked 1909) Photo: The News archive
27. Hotels from the past
The Portland Hotel when it was in use as. It has had several makeovers since. Photo: The News archive
28. Hotels from the past
A nanny and her two charges cross the road outside the Parade Hotel, Western Parade, Southsea, in January 1929. Photo: The News archive