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The Silver Fountain Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dover with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Garden
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Porch
Interior detail
The Silver Fountain Inn creates a perfect retreat atmosphere with its quiet gardens. Travelers start their day with a full breakfast included in their stay, find sunny spots to relax on the terrace, or discover a quiet moment with books from the inn's library collection.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Boudoir, 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
103 Silver Street, Dover, NH, 03820

What's nearby

  • Woodman Institute - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hamilton House - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wing-Itz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪OTTO Dover - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Garrison City Beerworks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Silver Fountain Inn

Bed & breakfast near University of New Hampshire
Consider a stay at The Silver Fountain Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1871
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Silver Fountain Inn Dover
Silver Fountain Dover
Silver Fountain
Silver Fountain Inn
The Silver Fountain Inn Dover
The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast
The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast Dover

Frequently asked questions

Is The Silver Fountain Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Silver Fountain Inn located?

Situated in Dover, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Woodman Institute, Henry Law Park, and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Dover Bowl Family Fun Center is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Dover Transportation Center is 11 minutes by foot.

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