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The Hotel Portsmouth

Portsmouth - NH · United States

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9.4/10Excellent1,003 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About The Hotel Portsmouth

This charming hotel can be found in Downtown.

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With a stay at The Hotel Portsmouth in Portsmouth (Downtown), you'll be steps from Rundlet-May House and John Paul Jones House Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Discover Portsmouth and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Music Hall. Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area.

This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Events/parties not allowed LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Rundlet-May House 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
John Paul Jones House Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Discover Portsmouth 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Market Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Music Hall 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Governor John Langdon House Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Portsmouth Harbor Trail 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Portsmouth Athenaeum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Strawbery Banke Museum 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Prescott Park 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Warner House 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Players Ring Theatre 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Tugboat Alley 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Moffatt-Ladd House 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. John's Cemetery 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 32
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Banquet hall
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Snacks
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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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  • SUITE PENTHOUSESUITE • PENTHOUSESUI.P6

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    SUITE PENTHOUSE

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    Room code: SUI.P6

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • SUITE LOFTSUITE • LOFTSUI.LO

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE
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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Hotel Portsmouth

9.4
Excellent
1,003 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2026
Kai
We liked the vintage character of the hotel, very cozy, unique, and quiet. The bathroom was upgraded and new, so the bed. The room was big and comfortable and everything was clean. We appreciated that we could open the window. Parking was in the back of the building and easily accessible. Breakfast was included and there was a variety of choices from bagels to dairy products and fruits. All in all, a great place to stay. Highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Amy
Such a quaint little Inn with a pool table, games and speakeasy in the lower level.
Beautiful decor, including all the wallpaper!
Very walkable location and friendly staff.
Super comfy beds and nice little breakfast spread. 10/10
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Stephanie
Loved the decor and the breakfast. Free parking
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Joshua
Loved this hotel, the vibe, the breakfast, all and all a great stay.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Anthony
What a great find…well appointed with nice touches everywhere. Excellent staff and breakfast. Well worth it and a bit off the main downtown area which is awesome. No noise and a small 0.5 mile walk
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2026
Kara
Given the reviews on line I was surprised by our experience. We had a King size room and I was offered the option to upgrade for an additional fee but declined. Positives:The hotel is in a wonderful location, it is very clean with interesting decor. There was free self parking in the back, which was nice. We did not have to worry about the car.Negatives: The King size bed was very close to the floor, it had an AC unit in the window that did not sufficiently cool the room and a shade that needed to remain up in order to run it so the room could either be completely dark and hot or light and have air blowing in. The room itself was very loud and we could hear other s. The TV did not operate well. The iron had been gunked up by previous guest and we could not use it. To be fair, we could have requested a new iron but gave up on it.
The biggest positive was location as we could walk downtown Portsmouth, which was lovely.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Kate
What a gem of a place. Nice staff and great location. We’ll definitely be back.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Mark
Great hotel with lots of character and bonus of outdoor sunloungers and chairs. Fantastic bar as well. Perfect location to explore Portsmouth with everywhere walkable
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2026
David J.
This is a unique little hotel in a very good location in Portsmouth. The room was a bit pricey, but nicely appointed, aside from the fact that it lacked a refrigerator. A European style, continental breakfast was include.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Lainey
Charming boutique hotel close to all things Portsmouth. Simple, fresh breakfast. Clean room.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Glenn
A lovely and interesting historic hotel. Excellent location.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Melissa
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Hotel Portsmouth. It's a beautiful building with ample sitting areas to enjoy a leisurely 'European-style' breakfast (small plates) or just have a cup of coffee, read a book, etc. The only downside is that there is no central air conditioning, since it is an older building. The window AC unit works just fine, but it does mean that you can't fully use the blinds on the windows - which meant we woke up with the sun every morning.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Glenna
This is a great place to stay in Portsmouth. The rooms, living spaces, and outdoor areas are all very charming. The best part is the location. It is only a short walking distance to the Portsmouth shops and restaurants.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Meghan
It was a really great place to stay! Located in walking distance from shops and restaurants! It was unique and cool!
I will be going back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Kim
Staff was very helpful
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Kristy
Really cool property. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Cozy bed and pillows.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
John
Great location and history! Walk everywhere!
Staff is very good and we loved the breakfast and downstairs bar with pool table
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2026
John
The Hotel is a reasonable option for the town, easy to find and with good parking. It's obviously run on a very lean staffing structure.
The room was comfortable enough and the availability of drinks was appreciated. I will mark The Hotel down however for:
1. Mediocre breakfast.
2. Noisy window mounted air conditioning.
3. Grubby silicone around the base of the shower. This may be a common failing, but not excusable in my book!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Jeffrey
The new Speakeasy is a nice touch.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Lisa
Fabulous location, walkable to everything! Staff were incredibly helpful, accommodating and friendly! We would absolutely stay here again and appreciate the beautiful restoration of this property.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Kathleen
The breakfast was wonderful. Lots of fresh choices, presentation was great! Parking was free and very accessible.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Elizabeth
Charming hotel and great location!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Lesley
Nice breakfast. Great outdoor space to read, play cornhole or enjoy a cocktail.
Should stay again!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Ferd
Quaint hotel, and conveniently located to the downtown area as well as historical sites. Staff was helpful and courteous along with an easy check-in and check out process. Several places throughout the hotel to quietly read a book or sit and have conversation with other guests or those you were traveling with. Daily included breakfasts consisted of a variety of items such as yogurt, berries, variety of fruit, overnight oats, daily charcuterie board, and other breakfast staples such as hard boiled eggs bagels and toast. Cute in house small bar with pool table in basement. Would recommend this hotel and would not think twice about returning again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Marc
Excellent location
Very nice staff
Excellent breakfast
Easy parking
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Mark
A really, really comfortable and pleasant hotel near the heart of super quaint Portsmouth. My room was large, tastefully colorful, full of character. I slept really well and enjoyed a nice breakfast in the attractive common areas of the hotel. Easy to walk to everywhere in Portsmouth too. I even walked to Maine for dinner one night. Highly recommended.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Bette
Room clean. Staff helpful although we were assigned a room at check in only to find someone else in that room!
Nice European style breakfast but tea and coffee were not hot. Sufficient easy parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Tiantian
Very stylish room with a lot of history
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Byron
Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Free parking provided.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Adam
Great stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Aidan
Incredible staff and beautifully designed boutique. Beds were extremely comfortable and the pool lobby was always a great time
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Nicole
Great stay! The new bar downstairs is so fun! Thanks for everything.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Katrina
This was a great hotel. Location was fantastic. We were able to park the car in the parking lot at no charge and walk everywhere. The staff was super nice and amazing. The rooms were clean and spacious and the breakfast of bagels and coffee were perfect.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Erica
I’ve stayed now two times and I LOVE this place!
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Devin
Had a very peaceful quiet day having to run all over New England. This was a great base. Easily accessible to everything in short drive or a walk.
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
Kevin
We paid a lot for mediocre. The room had a strange stale odor. The penthouse was also a weird room. I'm not use to paying close to 3k for 3 nights then having window units and musty odors. We didn't interact with the staff much, but the breakfast was great!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Adam
Great location and amenities!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Brucene
Close to everything. Unique 130 years old. Speakeasy downstairs for a drink. Complimentary breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Maria
I just loved the decor, and how it stayed true to the original layout of the 1881 Mansion. Staff was super nice and very accommodating when it came to my pet
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2026
Susannah
A beautiful older building with spacious rooms, interesting decor, and comfortable beds and high prices. However, unlike a traditional B&B, the windows cannot be opened for fresh air, the floors are sticky, the breakfast is not made to order but cheap bread, cereal, yogurt left on a counter for several hours in the morning - very unappetizing, at the level of a cheap motel. The coffee is terrible, undrinkable - I had to walk to a cafe in the morning. Given the high price of a room, what am I paying for? I might as well stay at the Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, etc. Staff were not to be seen except briefly when I arrived and left. There is a small shop with interesting items but no price tags and the check-out person had no idea how to sell the stuff. On the plus side: the location is walkable to all the wonderful shops, cafes, and restaurants in Portsmouth, and there is a parking lot.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2026
shelly
The hotel seemed tastefully decorated with a cool vibe - but it somehow seemed dated and worn down (lots of dings and chips on painted trim, doorways)

When we arrived the check-in area was not staffed - they had a make shift check in area in the basement at the bar (which gave the bar a not so friendly vibe)

Our room had a makeshift air conditioner unit (the type in the room, on wheels, with the large silver, expandable tube going out the window) it looked bad, and didn’t even work. The room was very hot and stuffy. We only stayed one night / and I did mention at check out : I was given coupons to use at later date: but no offer to alter room rate bc it had been charged thru Expedia
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Gina
On the recommendation of friends, we booked a stay at the Hotel Portsmouth for a few days of rest and relaxation. We were quite pleased with the location of the hotel relative to points of interest in the city, the friendliness and competence of the staff and the cleanliness of the room. We would recommend this hotel to others looking for a charming boutique hotel in the heart of this quaint seaside New England town!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Jean
this was a wonderful experience. staff were extremely helpful, room was clean and comfortable breakfast was more than expected. see parking behind parking. great location to walk to restaurants , jimmy jazz club etc will definitely go back!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2026
Robert
Free parking
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Sharon
Good breakfast, location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Patrick
Wonderfully appointed room so close to walkable downtown. A quintessential New England Home with amazing public spaces in Red, White and Blue historical Americana. Beautifully designed, comfortable. The staff was very pleasant, aim to please and put on a very nice included elevated continental breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Dana
Everything about my stay was wonderful but the staff really go above and beyond to provide excellent service
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
debra
This hotel was perfect for a girls trip! It was quaint and charming. There were gathering places and a continental breakfast that was just enough. The rooms were exceptionally large and the beds very comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Christine
Third stay at the Hotel Portsmouth. A lovely larger boutique hotel in lovely Portsmouth It has a historic feel, but is in good shape and has several gathering spaces. Perfect for a family or group.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Diane
The room was small but beautiful!! Very quaint . The staff was excellent . The breakfast was fantastic!!! Would definitely stay there again!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Jennifer
Charming inn with Americana decor. Conveniently located, easy parking, friendly service, and excellent breakfast. Clean and comfortable rooms. Will definitely stay there again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Karla
Beautiful property with clean, comfortable rooms and a cozy bar downstairs that was perfect for relaxing after a day out. The location was excellent and within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, the waterfront, and the area’s beautiful historic homes. The breakfast was also outstanding and honestly better than many restaurants we visited during our trip. Would definitely stay here again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Joseph
Great location…helpful staff…clean facility throughout.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2026
Ali
I think it’s a nice hotel but mainly for seniors and it’s kinda overpriced for the city and location.
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2026
Shanan
Great breakfast, friendly staff and very ornately decorated hotel. The hotel room itself does not have a fridge which is a downside. Overall its a nice place for a stay that is central and walkable to downtown Portsmouth.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2026
Stuart
Beautifully kept old style hotel.
Great woodwork natural light, sitting rooms with fireplaces.
Rooms are clean and well maintained, nice breakfast/ buffet. Excellent location
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Monika
This boutique hotel is utterly delightful, but all of its wonderful elements- the soak in the clawfoot tub, the bath products, spacious room, cute bar and games room, delightful casual breakfast spread- were secondary to the staff’s consistent and stellar hospitality. I would move in if I could 💗
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Mary
I loved the decor! The room was clean and well appointed, staff were friendly, and the location was great.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Kevin
We had a great stay at this hotel! The decor was truly one of a kind—stylish, unique, and made the whole experience feel extra special. What really stood out, though, was the staff. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We’d definitely stay here again! Location was HUGE!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Robyn
Really enjoyed the location. Easy to walk everywhere I wanted to around downtown Portsmouth. Also, my room was just what I needed for a few days away from it all.
Definitely going back. The common rooms look inviting for a winter's getaway.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
kerrilyn
LOVE the little speakeasy in the basement. The staff was very helpful. Great location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
James
We love Portsmouth--so walkable, such interesting galleries and restaurants and more. And we always stay at the Hotel Portsmouth. Great location, free parking, great rooms, great breakfast.
This time we paid a little extra for the upgrade to a Superior King and felt it was well worth it. Even though we're just two people, the extra room--and two separate seating areas--mattered a lot.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Julia
This is a great boutique hotel. It has character for sure. It’s in a great location. It was quiet and well kept. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic. The staff who set that up cared about presentation and variety.

Overall, it was a great stay. There were a few little things that kept this from being a 5/5. The room was mostly clean. But there was trash left behind from a previous visitor under the bureau (including a used bandaid). And though the water pressure was good, the temperature never got hot!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Jose
Very nice
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2026
Greg
Avoid this place. The only thing going for this old and tired property is its location near downtown. We were “greeted” by indifferent, unhelpful staff. The decor is absolutely horrid —a mish-mash of relics from the past 50 years, corny wallpaper, carpeting that looks like it came from the remnant shop, and lousy beds. Weekday mornings include loud truck noise out back. I would never stay at this place again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Mark
Great decor. Wonderful breakfast. Nice room. Everything you could ask for!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Alanna
Proximity to downtown Portsmouth was incredible! Easy parking, friendly staff, clean rooms and beautiful common spaces and amenities.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Deborah
Beautiful, historic hotel in the heart of Portsmouth with the most wonderful staff! Our room was very well decorated, mattress was very comfortable and noise level low. We enjoyed playing pool in the bar area. Breakfast was delicious and more than we expected. The entire experience took us back to Europe. Thank you!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Jeff
Lovely Americana style. Breakfast was enjoyable, and we spent time playing checkers in the evening. Never did partake of the lounge in the bottom floor but it looked enticing. Very convenient to many restaurants and we walked everywhere,
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Franco
Great overall.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Michelle
Helpful sraff. Close to the restaurants.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Edward
A perfect location when visiting Portsmouth, NH. Walkable to downtown area. Very friendly and pleasant staff, and nice variety continental breakfast for guests in the morning. I'd stay here again!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Marc
Charming house - great breakfast - great location
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
john
Convenient location, free parking, great continental breakfast..
Historic old mansion nicely updated rooms, shower etc
Best bang for your buck
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Bethany
The room was clean and well appointed.
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2026
Matthew
Breakfast was very nice. Parking was great. The property itself is quite impressive and great location. The room we had got high ratings but was rather dark and dreary for our taste. All good though. Downtown Portsmouth was great area to stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
patricia
We really enjoyed our stay. The room size worked great for a family of 4. We were able to walk to dinner each night. Breakfast was nice but not a large selection if you’re picky. I would only criticize the daily room service. Some days we got no service and some days one bed was made out of 3. It really didn’t bother us too much but it’s supposed to be included. Overall, the staff was very nice and accommodating if we needed anything. I would definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Ken
Love everything
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Roger
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10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Valeria
Beautiful historic property! We had a very nice huge corner room. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was OK, I just wished a better coffee. The area is walk-able with plenty of places to eat nearby, even off season.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Robert
Overall Excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
LISA
The hotel was amazing. Loved the original bldg. was left alone..so historical. Cozy well kept rooms. Walls a bit thin but wouldnt stop me from going back. The bar/pool room was a great added addition. Breakfast was also offered with bagels, toasts, fresh fruit cups, oatmeal/cereals,cured meats & cheeses, as well as oj and coffee. Great location..we walked everywhere! Always felt safe absolutely no issues at all
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Michael
Nice hotel and good value.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Stephen
Very unique hotel with friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Deborah
Nice room, great breakfast, easy to walk anywhere in the downtown area!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2026
Henry
Great old hotel. Staff was complacent, busy on their computers. Only spent 2 nights, room was not serviced.
Contentenal breakfast was disapointing. Elevator broken, probably will not stay there again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Mar 2026
Ryan
We had two major issues with our stay here. Our daughter is a junior at UNH, so we have stayed in multiple hotels in the area over the past few years while visiting her. We will never return to this property again.

The hotel did not properly plow their parking lot which significantly reduced the size of their lot, and we were asked to park on the street (metered parking) over night. Also, the hotel allows dogs, and we had a guest with a dog stay in the room above us that barked and ran around all night, which led to not much sleep our second night there. The property manager did credit us one of our two room nights to make up for the bad experience.

All in all, this property does not meet the level of quality both in property management, (only one person on property) nor in its amenities to meet the value of what they are charging for a room night. There are many other properties in the neighborhood with much better value in relation to the cost.

I’d shop around and only book here if room inventory is at a minimum in the area, understanding the high cost of a room night here does not match the low value you will receive in return.
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Mar 2026
Maria
The staff were wonderful but we were put in a room behind the front desk and it was incredibly loud both at night and in the morning. There was also a steady dripping noise (sounded like a plumbing issue) that kept us both awake most of night. There were very few people in the hotel and they didn't offer any amenities (waters, etc). We were super excited to stay here and pretty disappointed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Blair
Such a fun vibe! Great for walking around Portsmouth area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Karen
Well kept, stylish, cozy and dramatic in all the right ways. Adequate parking and within walking distance to all sorts of neat shops and restaurants.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Peter
Clean, quaint, great gas fireplace.
Friendly.
Generous breakfast with good, not excellent food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Ella
Amazing place! Great ambiance, staff does a great job at being welcoming, wonderful interior decor, well maintained building considering its age (1880s), and great complimentary breakfast! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay :)
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
George
Great service and accommodations
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Mar 2026
Laura
Absolute lunatics running around between 1 AM and 2 AM screaming in the halls and banging on doors because of some stupid legend about ghosts. Shower was clogged and would fill up with water while taking a shower make other plans for breakfast because what was offered was horrific old clear colored melon etc. stayed here previously and was absolutely wonderful. Not sure if it’s under new ownership or they just don’t care about people during the off-season. I could’ve overlooked the rude horrible guests. If the actual breakfast was decent and the room was cleaner. Staff’s response when I filled out their survey was “next time it will be better.” For the price they charge there are much nicer stays in Portsmouth.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2026
Marc
Very cute property
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Melitta
We loved our stay in the loft. Very romantic and super comfortable. Great location to town and nice breakfast tea and coffee spread in the morning. I’d definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Colleen
Unique hotel in a convenient location. The kind of place you look forward to returning to and want to carve out some time to just hang out in the various common spaces. Great light breakfast!
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2026
steven
First room was cold had to move to another room but it was a nicer room
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Holly
We had a great experience at the Hotel Portsmouth. The decor is super funky and fun. The beds were very comfortable, and the included breakfast was nice. We also visited the very cool bar downstairs. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. I would highly recommend this hotel. Just a note that the front rooms look out onto the street, so if you are a light sleeper, you may want to request a room toward the back of the property.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Gregory
Good spot with lots of character. Walkable to everything. Breakfast was better and more eco-friendly than the chain hotels. Comfortable bed and good shower.

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