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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a quick walk to Rochester Opera House

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

Highlights

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

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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
  • Lilac Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

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
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
  • Wedding services
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Smoke-free property

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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The Governor's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 850 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very clean, nice property, close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was a great place...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Staff very friendly. Nice place and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful historic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely historic inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

Great service from all the staff. Dinner was exellent! Room was classic style !Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful inside
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

nice accommodations, reasonable rate, excellent staff, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

This property has a lot of personality with attention to history of the town, very cozy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

This is our 2nd time staying here. The rooms are nice and large. Restaurant and bar is excellent. Love how they preserve the quality of the older part of the inn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

There is an awesome restaurant on site that was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend eating there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Great restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice Accommodations and will say again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent bed and breakfast in local city. Goes above and beyond in service and accomodates all request. Plus in later january to march they have weekly band play
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

This is a lovely hotel with charming rooms!! The staff are amazing and welcoming. While we live quite far from here, we are thinking it would be worth the travel from Texas back to The Governors Inn just so we could spend more time here. First class all the way!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We liked everything about this place and would choose it again if staying in Rochester.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Charming and historic. Staff were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Nice hotel, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Our stay was decent. The room was adequate and the staff was verynice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Old hotel in nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Very nice historical place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024