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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Rochester Opera House

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The Governor's Inn near Rochester Common offers travelers a charming base. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax in the garden, and savor American cuisine at Spaulding Steak & Ale. The inn provides in-room WiFi, and a coffee shop is steps away for a convenient morning boost.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

What's nearby

  • Rochester Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochester Common - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 29 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Governor's Inn

Inn near Rochester Opera House
Located close to Rochester Common, The Governor's Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spaulding Steak & Ale, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Governor's Inn feature perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • The Garage

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Governor's Inn Rochester
Governor's Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn
The Governor's Inn Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn Rochester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Governor's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Governor's Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Governor's Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Governor's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Governor's Inn located?

Situated in Rochester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common. Milton Three Ponds and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 918 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 918 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 918 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 918 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 918 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old fashioned but still comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a nice place to stay that would also accommodate our 7 month old 70 lb puppy. The people were so nice. We were able to find outdoors, they even had a pup cup for our pup. The hotel is historic and very nice. Our room was spacious and very comfortable! We will go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
We, had a very nice stay. Staff, was super friendly. Had dinner at the restaurant, the food was amazing and very reasonable. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice stay in an historic mansion. The rooms are good sized with a comfortable bed and blackout curtains which was nice. The on site restaurant was great for drinks and dinner. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is an awesome restaurant on site that was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend eating there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has a lot of personality with attention to history of the town, very cozy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice historical place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff and beautiful room and grounds were amazing. We loved our stay and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inside
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful early 20th century inn. Clean, quiet and comfortable for a one night stay while attending a wedding in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely historical inn. It is managed by people who see and enjoy its history. They make it accessible and popular to people who enjoy socializing to music in this atmosphere close to nature but also in a small city setting. All of this is excellent. The only concerns come with the expectations of modern travel (e.g. bigger rooms, bathrooms with space for travel items, etc.) still, breakfast is ample and well thought-out, rooms are very clean, staff capable & friendly. If one chooses to stay for supper, meals appear to have good variety and well-priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. Such a cute place. Walls are a little thin, but that comes with staying at an Inn, so it wasn't a huge issue. Will definitely stay here agin while I'm in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The door is unlocked to the inn - walked around a photographers equipment . the shower did not work . it smelled like marijuana in the lobby and bathroom. the furniture is tired , the lighting is terrible - i had to reset the GFI in the bathroom to turn the light on . the extension cords make it feel like a fire trap. - no way it is 3 stars . would not stay for free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Very nice place

This place is very nice. Clean, cozy, comfortable. Restaurant is max too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Gracious mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a number of times and will continue to do so in the future. Great walk-able area, on the river, eating options on site & downtown. Historic property. Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such an amazing place. Cozy and so comfortable. Excellent service and so friendly feels like home. Restaurant food is excellent and i will definitely go back and highly recommend staying there. I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of mountains from parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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