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The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
3 stars

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

40 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States
Portsmouth, NH
See location+1 603 433 1200
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$151
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rate per night

9.0
Excellent
based on 920 reviews
920 reviews

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About The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, and Parking for free

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is a charming hotel situated in a popular tourist area, within a quick stroll to Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth Athenaeum and Strawbery Banke Museum. Guests can also enjoy free internet throughout the property.

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown offers an around the clock reception, as well as a lift and meeting rooms.

The hotel has 32 rooms offering all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay.

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is within a five-minute walk of The Music Hall. Kittery Point is easily reached by car.

Latest deals for The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

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Amenities at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Complimentary breakfast

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Allergy-free room
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Non-feather pillow

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Seating area
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Sofa

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Sofa bed

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24hr front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Dining

  • Wine glasses

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews of The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

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They offer insights and recommendations from previous guests and hotel information to help future visitors enhance their stay at the hotel.

What can I expect from the hotel's breakfast?

The hotel offers a good continental breakfast with a nice variety of options, including small plates that are sufficient for breakfast.

How is the hotel's staff and customer service?

The staff is friendly, accommodating, and very attentive, providing excellent customer service. Guests have also mentioned that the staff is super friendly and helpful.

Is the hotel's location convenient for exploring the area?

The hotel's location is excellent for exploring Portsmouth, with easy walking access to downtown, restaurants, and major highlights. It's also within minutes walking distance to downtown Portsmouth and the Music Hall.

What are the hotel's unique amenities?

The hotel offers beautifully decorated sitting rooms for relaxing, a charming historic atmosphere, and a serve-yourself buffet breakfast with special touches. Additionally, guests can enjoy the use of the kitchen for tea and coffee, and there's ample free parking in the private lot behind the property.

How are the hotel's rooms and beds?

Guests have described the rooms as clean, comfortable, and well-kept, with the most comfortable bed ever. However, some guests have mentioned that the room was small and the beds were a bit too soft.

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They offer insights and recommendations from previous guests and hotel information to help future visitors enhance their stay at the hotel.

Opt for a Room with a View

Several guests mentioned that the views from the rooms were spectacular. Opting for a room with a balcony facing the fountain comes highly recommended.

Enjoy the Charming Sitting Rooms

Guests appreciated the beautifully decorated sitting rooms for relaxing, providing a cozy and pleasant atmosphere.

Take Advantage of the Free Parking

The ample free parking in the hotel's private lot behind the property was a major plus for many guests, especially in a downtown area.

Explore Nearby Attractions

The hotel's location within minutes walking distance to downtown Portsmouth and various attractions such as the Music Hall and Portsmouth Market was highly praised by guests.

Embrace the Historic Charm

Many guests loved the ambiance and character of the hotel, particularly the beautiful architecture and old-world charm combined with modern comforts.

Consider Room Selection Carefully

While some guests enjoyed the comfortable bedding and adorable rooms, others noted that certain rooms showed signs of wear and tear, emphasizing the importance of carefully selecting a well-maintained room.

Appreciate the Continental Breakfast

The continental breakfast, including special touches like mulled apple cider, was a highlight for many guests, offering good quality food and a pleasant start to the day.

Enjoy the Cozy Common Areas

The delightful sitting rooms in front, library, and communal areas with comfortable sofas were appreciated by guests for providing a homely and inviting atmosphere.

Interact with Friendly and Accommodating Staff

The staff's warmth, friendliness, and attentiveness were consistently praised, contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable stay for many guests.

Be Mindful of Room Noise

Some guests noted issues with noise, such as creaky floorboards and low water pressure in the shower, suggesting the importance of considering potential noise disturbances when selecting a room.

Location

40 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

What's nearby

  • Rundlet-May House55 yd
  • John Paul Jones House Museum138 yd
  • Discover Portsmouth Center139 yd
  • Music Hall195 yd
  • North Church of Portsmouth202 yd
  • Governor John Langdon House Museum360 yd
  • New Hampshire Bank Building412 yd
  • Portsmouth Athenæum417 yd
  • Portsmouth Brewery0.3 mi
  • Strawbery Banke Museum0.4 mi
  • MacPheadris-Warner House0.4 mi
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre0.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

Low season

January

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

$297

Average price (weekend night)

$431
Cheapest month to stay with an average 42% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 164% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

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Top tips for your stay at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, plan to stay on a Monday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $260, while the most expensive was $377.
  • How long should you stay at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

  • Where is The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown located?

    The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is located at 40 Court Street, 0.2 miles from the center of Portsmouth. Rundlet-May House is the closest landmark to The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown.

  • Does The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown offer free parking?

    Yes, The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown offers free parking.

  • How far is The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown from the airport?

    The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is 3.3 miles from Portsmouth Pease Intl. The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is 34.7 miles from Beverly.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown in Portsmouth and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.6

Distance to city center

0.2 mi

Nearest Airport

Portsmouth Pease Intl

Distance to airport

3.3 mi