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The Hotel Portsmouth

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A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet. - The Hotel Portsmouth (Portsmouth)
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A two-story building with a prominent entrance, a flagpole, and a well-maintained lawn. - The Hotel Portsmouth (Portsmouth)
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A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, a chessboard, and a chandelier. - The Hotel Portsmouth (Portsmouth)
Located close to Rundlet-May House and John Paul Jones House Museum, The Hotel Portsmouth provides a free breakfast buffet and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Historic King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a red patterned rug.

Superior King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a chandelier, a bed with patterned bedding, two bedside lamps, a leather armchair, and a small ship model on a nightstand.

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.

King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a chair, and a large window.

Haymarket Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern loft bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

Loft Suite 1-Bedroom

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red armchair.

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a chandelier, a bed with patterned bedding, two bedside lamps, a leather armchair, and a small ship model on a nightstand.

Penthouse King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Downtown, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, is home to The Hotel Portsmouth. John Paul Jones House Museum and Discover Portsmouth are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Rundlet-May House and Market Square. Don't miss out on a visit to The Music Hall. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
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40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
    Market Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A red brick building with a green door and windows, a sidewalk, and a bicycle lane.
    Discover Portsmouth
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
    The Music Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.
    Strawbery Banke Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center
    18 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Moose Tap House
    5 min walk
  • The Wilder
    6 min walk
  • Popovers on the Square
    5 min walk
  • Caffe Kilim
    6 min walk
  • The Works Bakery Cafe
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hotel Portsmouth pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, 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 The Hotel Portsmouth?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Portsmouth?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Hotel Portsmouth located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is steps from Rundlet-May House, John Paul Jones House Museum, and Discover Portsmouth. Market Square and The Music Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Hotel Portsmouth Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The most beautiful and cozy hotel I have ever stayed, it has so much personality, it felt like home, also the breakfast is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved this place. Location was perfect hotel was beautiful and had a cute bar and pool area downstairs i loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice B&B style hotel, walking distance to central shopping/restaurant area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Cool place. Well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a fun hotel! It felt like we stepped into a movie, the decor is so spectacular. It's an easy walk to amazing restaurants and shops. It was very quiet, safe and cozy. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice walkable location. Complimentary light breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. We arrived early and were able to park in the hotel’s lot so we could get out and walk around. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. Would return to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute older hotel -- lots of character. Lots of breakfast options. Parking in rear of building. Bar (and free pool table) in basement. In walking distance of restaurants (a few blocks away).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful property in a great location, just a couple blocks from the heart of downtown Portsmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel staff is excellent. So friendly and accommodating. Location was very convenient to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super cute and very nice staff. Good locate. Very comfortable bed and pillow. No in room refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming hotel and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel in a great location. I would 100% stay here again. The breakfast offering was just enough and it was so lovely to be able to get a herbal tea and water before bed. Thank you for a great stay x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location Very nice staff Excellent breakfast Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely and interesting historic hotel. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great stay. Helpful staff. Convenient to center of town. Breakfast was only “ ok.” I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my two night stay, the decor is super cool and the breakfast more than adequate. If you're used to a fully staffed hotel it may not be for you but I was perfectly fine with not having a bunch of staff available. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with lots of character and bonus of outdoor sunloungers and chairs. Fantastic bar as well. Perfect location to explore Portsmouth with everywhere walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a gem of a place. Nice staff and great location. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast, location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location, walkable to everything! Staff were incredibly helpful, accommodating and friendly! We would absolutely stay here again and appreciate the beautiful restoration of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice breakfast. Great outdoor space to read, play cornhole or enjoy a cocktail. Should stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great find…well appointed with nice touches everywhere. Excellent staff and breakfast. Well worth it and a bit off the main downtown area which is awesome. No noise and a small 0.5 mile walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026