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Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Portsmouth - OH · United States

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8.6/10Excellent532 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Quality8.0/108.0
Value7.6/107.6
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

The Holiday Inn Portsmouth, conveniently located in the downtown business district on the Ohio River, is within walking distance of the Boneyfiddle Historic District and its antique shops. Nearby attractions include Shawnee State University, the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, and the famous Floodwall Murals.

Corporate travelers appreciate the hotel's proximity to businesses like the Scioto County Courthouse and SOMC, as well as amenities such as free Wi-Fi, meeting space, and a business center. Guests can also enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and Oscar's Grill.

The Holiday Inn Portsmouth offers comfortable accommodations, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary concierge services.

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With a stay at Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG in Portsmouth, you'll be just steps from Ohio River Valley and Boneyfiddle Commercial District. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee State University and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spock Memorial Dog Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Portsmouth? This hotel has 2015 square feet (181 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 12 per person
    • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Ohio River Valley 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Boneyfiddle Commercial District 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Spock Memorial Dog Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Shawnee State University 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Portsmouth Floodwall Mural 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ohio River 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Portsmouth Raceway Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Mound Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Philip Moore Jr. Stone House 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
SOMC West Portsmouth Family Health Center 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Earl Thomas Conley Riverside Park 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Raven Rock State Nature Preserve 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Elks Country Club 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Shawnee State Park 14.6 km / 9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 88
  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • Double rooms: 44
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
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  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • Business centreExtra charge
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

B2

Breakfast For Two Guests

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D-1

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.KG-1
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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.2D
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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Hairdryer
    • Mini fridge
    • Microwave
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Alarm clock

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room Accessible KING SIZE BEDRoom • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²ROO.H6-KG
    Room Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable3 photos

    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    Room Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Mini fridge
    • Microwave
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Alarm clock

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²ROO.ST
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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    Room STANDARD

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE WITH VIEWSQUADRUPLE • WITH VIEWSQUA.WV

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    QUADRUPLE WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.KG
    DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Desk
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Microwave
    • Alarm clock
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Mini fridge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-11

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-11

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-3

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.H6-KG
    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable3 photos

    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Hairdryer
    • Mini fridge
    • Microwave

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • Accessible WITH VIEWSDBL.H6-WV

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE Accessible WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE Accesible DeluxeDOUBLE • Accesible DeluxeDBL.H6-DX

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    DOUBLE Accesible Deluxe

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accesible Deluxe

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown

8.6
Excellent
532 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Quality
8.0 /10
Value
7.6 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2026
Ramona
The hotel stuff was very nice and helpful. The only problem with our stay was that the elevator was broken and our hotel room was at the 4th floor. The hotel staff helped out caring our luggage up there. It was very difficult for my elderly parents to go all the way up there.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
John
Clear good value. Need to include free breakfast.
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2026
Doug
There was a dog barking in the next room off and on all night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Linda
Great experience
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Patricia
Oscar's restaurant was awesome
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Anetta
The room was very nice and clean, staff was super nice and helpful.
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Jun 2026
Lesley
Housekeeping staff was amazing.
One person at front desk was super rude always treated me like I was a problem
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2026
Bard
This newly renovated property that offers clean rooms a quiet, convenient location with plenty of free parking. The indoor pool is turely unique in its friendly atmosphere complete with greenery. The resturant is one of the better one's in Portsmouth but don't expect ethnic or specialty food. Breakfast is not included but the prices are reasonable a the food uniformly good. The bed was quite comfortable but the bath extremely small- really the toilet looked like it belonged in an old RV! The staff was competent and attentive and although we asked for maid service for our two night stay, only the towels were changed out - bed not made nor was thr garbage taken out. In all the hotel is much better than in most small towns but some of the small details could use some attention.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Sharon
breakfast was very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Jeremy
Very good, clean rooms. Pleasant staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
martin
Enjoyed staying, Very clean and comfortable room.The river, restaurants and shops within walking distance. Nice clean Gym I hit every morning. Front desk, Bar tender, server, housekeeping ladies and the maintenance guy ALL very pleasant, polite and helpful. Good job guys !!! That was my second stay... I'll be back....
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
John
Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
rd
within walking distance of everything. nice mattress. excellent breakfast. would stay here again
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Marie
Breakfast was a little slow getting the food. Bar was excellent. Staff very freindly and helpful.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2026
Joe
Shower hand dirty hand prints on it in several areas.

Breakfast too late for early travelers.

Staff wonderful!
Pet
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Matthew
Staff are amazing! Super nice helped get us checked in and out efficiently!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Randall
I didn’t see a free breakfast. I did see free coffee. For the neighborhood it’s in, it was excellent.The price probably keeps the rif-raf out. The pool was nice and clean,so were the rooms. We enjoyed it very much.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Kristi
Room was clean and breakfast was good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Sara
Easy walk to shops and eateries!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Ralph
Clean room…friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Converse
Everything everywhere was spotless.
Nice pool and exercise room
I wish the bar was open later
Restaurant looks great.
Best location for the college.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Christine
Clean room nice staff
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Rebecca
Everyone was very nice and felt very welcomed. Room and well everything else was very clean.
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Nathan
Nice clean room. Very open with only the 1 king bed I booked. Only flaws I’d say is the bathroom is very small and not much room at all. Same with the elevator for the building. Small and cramped and could use some updates in those areas but other than that it’s a great stay in a local small town Ohio.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Ashlee
The hotel was clean with easy access to Shawnee State University.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
Henry
Great room, clean and warm.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Carlyyy
Staff was of great service during our entire stay. The pool was heated and so nice! The gym had the basics. We did not try the breakfast there, but the coffee in the lobby was pretty good. We tried the Keurig in our room, but it was kinda dirty and looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while so we just drank the lobby’s coffee.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Jewelie
It was really clean, staff was amazing juat wish they had complimentary breakfast.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Brad
Staff members were all friendly and professional!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Ralph
Professional encounter with staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2025
Quentin
Clean room and friendly staff
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Cyndi
Clean room, friendly staff. Love this hotel, i stay here every timeni visit family.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2025
Troy
It was cool
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
Garry
Clean room and easy check in
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2025
Izetta
Cleanliness
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Jeff
No breakfast, attached restaurant was expensive, the shower diverter didn’t work right.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2025
Josh
Clean room. Bad pillows and average mattress.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2025
Tracy
Nice room, staff nice.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Susan
Wish there was a dirty clothes bag
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
ANTHONY

Vacation

Our bed was very uncomfortable. The right side was terrible ( broken down. Like a 600 pound person had been using it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Matthew
Clean
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
C. Neil
Great lighting in room.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Marcie
Tiny hotel, but clean and the staff is helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
James
Very nice, as always.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Sep 2025
Marin

Average, strange smells

Average hotel, only complaint is the smell of gasoline that filled the common areas, elevators, and hallways
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Sue
We requested an early check in and they were definitely ready for us. The room was delightfully furnished with a small couch for 2. The breakfast was very nice with linen tablecloths and napkins.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Carolyn
Bathroom was very small and no exhaust fan. Doable though and the facility was lovely.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Connie
Everything was great!
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2025
Susan
Facilicty was very clean
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Bed bugs with a nice pool

We got bit by BED BUGS which completely ruined the stay for me. This is very is very disappointing since it’s $200+ a night. I had to leave two personal pillows and a nice blanket because I didn’t want to bring bugs home.

The bed was comfy. The standard bathroom is very small.

The pool was great; it is 3-6ft deep. Temperature well regulated. Did not smell c like chlorine! They had great ventilation in the pool area. No hot tub. Take your own swim towels. The swim towels provided are the size of hand towels.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Jada
Beautiful place to stay, wonderful staff and excellent room.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Stefani G.
Hotel is conveniently located when visiting family. Staff very nice and accommodating.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Julie
When we had to cancel our other hotel at the last minute, customer service was very helpful with getting us accommodated. They were very frienldy, beds were comfy, pool was wonderful. I
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Robert del M
Terrible
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2025
Reginald
Staff was very accommodating, especially since I arrived very late.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2025
Christine
This location is in need of a bit of updating. There is only one VERY tiny elevator. Our room was not very clean upon our arrival and the air conditioner stopped working halfway through our stay. The staff working that particular day were very helpful, but other staff members on different occasions were less than kind and even sarcastic. The pool area is the nicest part of this hotel. Overall, I would stay here again but only because it is far better than any of the other options in Portsmouth. If they updated their facilities, this could easily be a 4 star stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2025
Joy
The hotel in general was clean and the staff I spoke with were friendly.
I would have liked the fitted sheets to be pulled and tucked in tightly, as they were loose, which gave the appearance someone had previously slept in the bed.
Next visit I will request a room away from the ice dispenser, as I could hear visitors retrieving their ice which was a disturbance. I did not read the fine print and assumed there would be a continental breakfast, no free breakfast but there is a restaurant in the building.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Troy
Great stay staff was great!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Troy
Staff is friendly and quick too get anything needed!!!!!
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
13 Apr 2025
Lori
Unlike many hotels there’s no breakfast buffet so we paid a little extra for a made to order breakfast. They must be severely understaffed in the kitchen because both days took forever; in fact, on day two we waited 40 minutes FOR BREAKFAST and never received our food and we needed to get on the road so we left. Front desk was nice enough to refund the cost of the breakfast voucher and the waitress was incredibly nice and very sorry it had taken so long. Went back to tip her as we didn’t feel should she be punished for something out of her control, and it just so happened that our meals were ready. She bagged them up so we could take them with us. Overpriced room because Holiday Inn is the only hotel in town so they can gouge people and they’ll pay or go miles down the road. Room was nice although bathroom was a bit outdated and there were cobwebs in the corners. Pool and fitness center were filthy dirty. For the price we paid we definitely expected and should’ve received more from this hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Steve
Very friendly staff and room was clean and comfortable
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
LandS
This a very clean hotel.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Robert
Very nice room. Excellent restaurant. Very friendly staff. Close to the antique shops and the famous Riverwall Murals.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Lenia
Really nice but the floor under the chais in the room were dirty. Food crumbs. Other than that the place is beautiful and comfortable. My first visit back since the remodel and nice job.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Jeffrey
AAAAA+++++
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2025
Chelsey
Amazing Bed! So comfortable. Not too firm, not too soft. Just right. Pillows were marked with a pillowcase that indicated \"soft\" and \"firm\". This is a nice touch. Breakfast is sit down. $20 purchased two plates of strawberry/whipped cream waffles. Nice pool, opened at 6AM. Perfect for kiddos who are road weary and restless.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
dorothy
They have a nice restaurant and pool.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Vimal
newly renovated and the rooms and the lobby were a nice surprise. staff was great and so were the cleaning staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Jesse
Fine
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
Cyndi
Love this hotel. Stay here every time im in the area.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Lindsay
Hotel is in process of a remodel, but what is done is beautiful. Friendly staff as well.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2024
Cynthia
The room is very clean and beds are comfortable. The amenities are nice. The shower had low water pressure, but was still ok. I asked for a handicapped room because my handicapped 87 year old mother is with me. She is a below knee amputee and needs a wall-in shower. This was not given to us.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2024
Phillip
Hotel was under construction
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Best option, but not great by any means

The room quality was ok, and the bathroom set up was not great. When you used the toilet the door was right there so you felt crammed in. Our room smelled terrible, but I didn’t feel like asking to change late at night. Bed had a large dip and hurt my husbands back.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2024
Matthew

Need a receipt

It was great but I haven’t received a receipt which I must have
Business
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Joe
It’s was nice!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Dian
I hear no hall noise or doors slamming or street noise. AC worked well . Clean crisp sheets. Room clean. I was told when specifically called if pool was open. They said yes. When I got there, they said it was closed. Disappointing.
But I’ve been there many times-always nice.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2024
Dori A
the restaurant was outstanding. our room had urine and hair on the edge of the tub. when we settled in for the night, the smell of urine made me want to vomit. small children in next room screaming and we could hear it perfectly. we left at 8:15 and drove 3 1/2 hours home instead of staying.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Only decent hotel in area

The people working are very friendly. The hotel was under construction so I'm sure they were working to make improvements. This was the only hotel within a 30 mile radius that had a working swimming pool and the pool area was pretty run down and we were all terribly itchy after swimming. Hot tub was out of service. Outlets did not work in the pool deck. Room was clean but very small with two doubles. Bathroom is just a toilet and tub/shower and VERY small. NO breakfast. It's a shame that they had to jack up the price because it's the only hotel close to the University because the price just was not worth the condition. But all other hotels in the area are considered gross and we were recommended to stay away from those.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2024
Cyndi
I always stay jere when I visit my family in Ohio. This time there was a lot of construction that limited parking. Also the elevator was broken the day we left and had to carry everything down 4 flights of stairs.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2024
Dale
The hotel is very nice. Staff is very nice and accommodating. But the pool was down the entire time we were here.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Susan
Everything
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2024
Marion
There was too much noise from some of the other guests the night we stayed there.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
James
good. long day servrd the purpose.
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2024
Sharon
Just an older hotel with small bathroom and thin walls.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2024
Ernestina
It’s very hard to book a weekend at this location. The room was clean, but the walk in shower I did not think it look very clean. That needs to be updated. The shower curtain on the bottom looked kinda gross. Front desk service well, the girl that was behind the counter didn’t know much about anything when I asked a question, she said hang on let me get my supervisor that took 10 minutes to come out just to ask if we could eat our dinner in the area.
Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2024
Bruce
We were not prepared for the noise of the construction. Most of the parking lot was closed for the work. The connecting room next to ours was very loud with hammer banking all day long. We should have been notified before hand.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Feb 2024
Dawn
It was not disclosed that the property was undergoing restoration. The pool and hot tub were drained and unavailable, the room had stains on the couch and was dirty. Parking was it was hard and it was inconvenient to load and unload. Service at the front desk and restaurant were good but upon a request for an extra blanket it never arrived. Definitely not worth the price right now.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2024
Ernestina
Was visiting my boyfriend for the night. For the price I paid for the room, breakfast should be included. No pool because of renovation which I understand but still was great
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2024
Lisa

Comfortable stay but no swimming

Comfortable room. The pool and hot tub were not available.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2024
Linda

In town for a conference

This is about the 5th time we've stayed here while visiting Portsmouth. The room and bed is comfortable and both the sink and shower have good water pressure and drain well. While the tub/shower has a grab bar, there are no skid strips or bath mat in the tub, which made it a little slippery. The room amenities include a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and room darkening blinds. As usual, we went to the Ribber for an excellent dinner and then down to Patties and Pints for an after dinner drink. The pool was closed and parking was limited due to hotel renovations. The hotel has a bar/restaurant, but we were too late to make breakfast, as it is only served until 10:00 am. It is also within walking distance to the Flood Wall Murals, which are beautiful.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2023
Brian
Clean facilities and courteous staff
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2023
LISA
Location very convenient to downtown
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2023
Marita
They put me in room 202 -which was the handicapped room with special equipment in walk in shower. I did not mind to be in the room because of the equipment. But it is next to the elevator and that was very uncomfortable because there was noise from the elevator.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2023
Kevin
Friendly staff, clean, safe area within walking distance to the Winterfest events. We liked the small town charm and will be back.
4/10
Poor
07 Nov 2023
William
The property is old, worn out, dirty, the white towels are yellow and they smell. $150.00 a night is ridiculous, this property should be $59.00 a night.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2023
Scott
Portsmouth is such a nice place to visit. So many things to see. Hotel was very nice.
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2023
Christopher

Rooms Do Not Match Facility

The hotel and amenities are very well done, but the rooms are disappointing. Our bed was older, broken down. We were given an ADA room despite not needing/requesting it and it likely would fail an ADA compliance test - grab bars were loose, room was dark and near elevator, external HVAC equipment so was noisy. Lack of included breakfast also out-of-step with quality/type of hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2023
Teisha
Hotel and staff were nice. However, they had one elevator and the hotel was completely sold out that weekend so it made it a bit uncomfortable, having to wait with your bags and a half volume of travel on the elevators.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2023
Aaron
Convenient to tennis sectionals

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Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown
711 Second Street, Portsmouth, United States

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