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.
29. Hotels from the past
The Queen's Hotel and Osborne Road circa 1930 Photo: The News archive
30. Hotels from the past
The old Lion Temperance Hotel on the corner of Portland Street and Lion Terrace, Portsea, Portsmouth, March 1966 . Photo: The News archive
31. Hotels from the past
Chauffeurs waiting for guests outside the Bear Hotel, East Street, Havant. The gentlemen next door are at a wholesale shop selling Irish and Scotch Whiskies, Champagnes, Bordaeux and Burgundies and Hocks. Photo: The News archive