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Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Ohio River Valley

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown is in the city's heart. Enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, and Oscars restaurant with American dishes. The bar is perfect for evening drinks. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff earns high praise.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobil, Transfer Shwr)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
711 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662

What's nearby

  • Boneyfiddle Commercial District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spock Memorial Dog Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shawnee State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Floodwall Mural - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portsmouth Raceway Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 5 min drive
  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ribber - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Patties & Pints - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Oscars, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and a ballroom
  • Meeting rooms, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oscars

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,015 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 AM.

Is Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG located?

Situated in Portsmouth, this hotel is steps from Boneyfiddle Commercial District and Ohio River Valley. Spock Memorial Dog Park and Shawnee State University are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 450 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefani G.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is conveniently located when visiting family. Staff very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish there was a dirty clothes bag
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lenia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

The hotel is very nice. Staff is very nice and accommodating. But the pool was down the entire time we were here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yonghua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location, restaurant is good. Some stains on the sofa and pillows small room with nice arrangement
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Hotel is very old and needs refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Close to university that we could walk along the river. Bathroom was too small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Teisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds.. the key card didn’t work for my entire stay though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking. Had to park out on the street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice overall

Service was great. The restaurant was awesome. My only complaint is that the left side of the bed was obviously used more frequently making that side uncomfortable. I switched to the other side of the bed and it was fine. Staff was friendly and helpful. I’m
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice property. We've stayed here before. However, at 2:30am the fire alarm went off 3 times--false alarms. Both alarming and confusing. Was never contacted by staff. We just went back to bed...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean. Walls are thin, you can hear TV from neighbor and we had couple with kids and they were screaming and in and out slamming the door until after midnight. Otherwise no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernestina

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiny hotel, but clean and the staff is helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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