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    The Hotel Portsmouth

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    #5 of 17 Hotels in Portsmouth
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    40 Court St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4412
    (603) 605-8120
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A small (32 rooms) and cozy place.

    This hotel is in an old, yet nicely refurbished building.The service was outstanding, and I'll give you an example. When we went into our assigned room, which was good-sized, but one overhead light didn't work at all and the other provided a seizure-inducing blinking and...More

    Thank Joe M
    Response from Abbey H, Public Relations Manager at The Hotel PortsmouthResponded 1 week ago

    We're just thrilled to hear that you had such a great stay with us in Portsmouth! So glad that you found the service to be so outstanding and we're happy that our great staff was able to move you to a more suitable room and...More

    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed July 22, 2018
    Excellent Location, Great Staff, Wonderful Bfast!!

    Excited to find such a hip hotel that is so warm and welcoming to their guests. I arrived late (after midnight) and the front desk clerk (Mariah) was very accommodating with all my requests. The room was spacious, nicely decorated with cool touches (an ipad,...More

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    Response from Abbey H, Public Relations Manager at The Hotel PortsmouthResponded July 24, 2018

    So happy to hear that you found our hotel to be so welcoming and accommodating and enjoyed such a great stay! Love that you were comfortable in your spacious, and nicely decorated room and that you SO enjoyed our unique, small plates style breakfast. The...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    We return again and again---because it's a great boutique hotel

    My mom and I do a mother/daughter trip to Portsmouth every year---and every year we stay at the Hotel Portsmouth. Why? Because: -It is centrally located to downtown; less than 7 minute walk -The rooms are clean, well-appointed and with updated decorations that respect the...More

    Thank Kate F
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Huge old house now a lovely hotel

    A beautiful old mansion has been turned into a nice B&B style hotel. Lots of parking. Good service. Breakfast room should be checked regularly for little treats like canal showing up during the day. Walkable to the rest of Portsmouth. Breakfast menu is a little...More

    Thank Rob C
    Response from Abbey H, Public Relations Manager at The Hotel PortsmouthResponded 4 weeks ago

    Happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! So glad that everything from the good service, the afternoon treats, and walkable, downtown location was what you were hoping for and we'd love to see you again sometime soon for another stay.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    I don't understand the hype!

    Okay so I did tons of research for our 10 day New England trip and after all the good reviews, chose The Hotel Portsmouth. What a let down!! The room was a nice size, bed good, it's cute from the front of the building (like...More

    Thank Kathy F
    Response from Abbey H, Public Relations Manager at The Hotel PortsmouthResponded 4 weeks ago

    We’re certainly glad that you found your room to be comfortable and our great staff to be so friendly however, we’re so sorry to hear that you found your stay with us to be such a letdown! We do offer two different lounges and many...More

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    Historic downtown Portsmouth's newest boutique hotel: 32 guest rooms and suites, conference rooms and meeting spaces. Housed in an 1881 Queen Victorian mansion, The Hotel Portsmouth is Portsmouth's only …More non-chain, full service, independently owned boutique hotel. Modern conveniences include in-room iPads, free WiFi, luxurious bathrooms, 24 hour front desk, concierge services & free parking with every room. Less
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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Meeting Rooms
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Wheelchair Access
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    Number of rooms
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    Price range
    US$140 - US$259 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    United States > New Hampshire > Portsmouth
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
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    Price range
    US$140 - US$259 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    United States > New Hampshire > Portsmouth
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    rlyons12
    January 17, 2018|
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    Response from Abbey H | Property representative |
    Thanks for reaching out! It is absolutely okay to stay here with kids. If you call the hotel directly, our staff would be more than happy to discuss our various room types and which might be most suitable for you. Thanks!
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    March 23, 2017|
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    Response from Amanda W | Property representative |
    Oh yes, absolutely! Our rooms are equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen televisions, iPads for your use during your stay, device charging stations, and of course free wireless internet throughout the property.
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    March 23, 2017|
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    Response from Abbey H | Property representative |
    Each room is outfitted with a TV and many other modern amenities that you may desire.
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    563JoeM563
    1 week ago
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    "The King Suite was huge and tastefully updated !!"
    JupiterDave
    Oct. 6, 2018
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    "Most rooms have very poor views."
    AcePutney
    Aug. 29, 2018
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    "Room 210 was a Deluxe Queen room in front section of hotel"
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    Aug. 28, 2018
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