You off to the Boatshow? Shame I'm not around - I could show you the fabulous sights, sounds and smells that Southampton has to offer! :D
I'd love to help with accommodation ideas as well, but seeing as I live here, I've never had to use a hotel here..! And my gaff's a bit full, I'm afraid. ;)
Hope you enjoy! There *are" some nice parts in Southampton, there really are. You have to look a bit. Through squinted eyes. But they're there... :)
G x