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In the historic Haymarket Square area in the center of Portsmouth, this hotel is in a charming Victorian manor house, and provides free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Market Square, with all its shops and restaurants, is just over a quarter mile away. Rooms at The Hotel Portsmouth include a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and an iPod docking station. Featuring a bathtub or shower, the private bathrooms also have a hairdryer and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to The Hotel Portsmouth, which features on-site meeting rooms and a Victorian parlor where guests can relax. Free parking is available on site. The Hotel Portsmouth is just a 10-minute walk from Prescott Park on the Portsmouth waterfront. The Strawbery Banke Museum is half a mile away and Kittery Outlets is less than a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
2 queen beds
2 king beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Portsmouth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    Thoughtful staff, gracious old hotel with a library and a fireplace for alll
  • Georgina
    United States of America United States of America
    Great hotel with lovely ambience. Spacious rooms with comfortable beds. Excellent location.
  • Kash
    United States of America United States of America
    In my opinion, the breakfast and breakfast room were wonderful. Delicious coffee, bagels and lox , along with assorted cereals both hot and cold. I found the chia pudding delightful ! Fun & Funkie decor. Friendly staff. We had a great stay.
  • Maureen
    Canada Canada
    Fun decor. Loved the games room. Easy walk to downtown. Free parking.
  • Season
    United States of America United States of America
    love the charm and homey feel of this hotel! The special touches like drinks and cookies made it perfect. Staff was very friendly and accommodating too.
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was decorated well with an atmosphere of comfort. Breakfast was great; much like European breakfasts.
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Facility is a very nice "old" inn in a great location in Portsmouth. Short walk downtown! Convenient parking! Room was nicely furnished and spacious. THey also provided a nice continental breakfast buffet.
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    Eclectic, very walkable, well appointed property. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was very good and served in a cozy room. Loved relaxing in the front room with a little trivia game after dinner. Loved the eclectic decor and the historic home. It was an easy stroll to dinner in the main downtown. Staff was very...
  • Kristi
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a beautiful old house that was wonderfully restored. They kept the beautiful woodwork and had beautiful furnishings. The breakfast was good as well.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCarte BlancheUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Please note, free parking is limited to one parking space per room.

    Pets are only allowed in certain rooms. Please contact the property for more information.

    The hotel is 100% hypo-allergenic.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

    • The prices at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is 1,300 feet from the center of Portsmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.