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Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers gather around the firepit or enjoy a swim in the indoor pool at this well-located Dover hotel that keeps guests returning year after year.

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Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection, is near The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Guests enjoy to-go breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and an indoor pool. The garden has sun loungers, and laundry facilities add convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (2 Person Sofa Bed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
200 Sterling Way, Dover, NH, 03820

What's nearby

  • Woodman Institute - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Henry Law Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Hampton Beach - 29 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Festa Brick & Brew Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪aroma joes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wing-Itz - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Woodman Institute
Located close to The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center, Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Books, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Health club

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Is Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodman Institute and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dover Transportation Center is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent breakfast, lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Todd W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Pleasant experience. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was as described
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are really spacious, clean and the front desk staff were very welcoming with dinner recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

The staff was very nice and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities
It was very confident to be near everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and courteous. It felt good to get a warm welcome, coming in late on a cold night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good but the same every day as far as the hot scrambled eggs and sausage. Maybe change to sausage links or bacon, and cheese omelette.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby, free, popcorn, free, hot beverages, and beautifully decorated for Christmas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. Loved the lovely, cozy vib. Very nicely decorated grounds and delicious scrambled eggs and sausages.✨❤️🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well run property which is excellently maintained and staffed by friendly and helpful people. We will definitely stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the bed was comfortable, room was clean, festive for the holiday. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay , amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AIWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an awesome choice to stay here with the good price and good environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and inviting. The front desk and breakfast staff were delights! I really enjoyed my time at the Garrison!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very knowledgeable and helpfulness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and very nicely decorated for fall/halloween! Def would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice and well-organized hotel, with an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

khuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Halloween and fall decorations. Great location, staff, and amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and quiet. Front desk staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodations, excellent staff and close proximity to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bouquet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff at the front desk was very inviting! Would definitely return to stay again,,,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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