Back to Meon Valley Marriott Hotel & Country Club nice place Well, this hotel is away from both Southampton and Portsmouth, so if you are looking for something to see the sights then it isn't ideal. It is nice though. It is in a very quiet area in the countryside, which gives it a certain appeal. It is perhaps 30 - 40 minutes from the city, and around 20 - 25 minutes from the nearest mcdonalds / Pizza Hut. There is a nice town quite nearby with some stuff.