Location: Portsmouth
Top Hotels in Portsmouth
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
- 2. Port Inn And Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 3. The Sailmaker's House
- 4. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
- 5. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel And Suites
- 6. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
- 7. Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront
- 8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
- 9. Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
- 10. Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel
Portsmouth Hotels | Places to Stay in Portsmouth
Don your walking shoes, breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this picturesque maritime town. You can join one of several organized walking tours or explore on your own. Portsmouth is filled with old homes and museums, and you'll have your pick of fascinating historic sites. Climb aboard the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine offering tours and exhibits. View an 18th-century garden, striking stairway and period furniture at the Moffatt Ladd House, the home of William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, or follow a costumed guide through the John Paul Jones House, home of the Revolutionary War naval hero. For a broader look at the city's history, visit Strawbery Banke Museum, where over 40 buildings have been assembled to depict Portsmouth life from 1695 to 1950, complete with costumed actors. If you know architecture, Portsmouth's array of Colonial, Federalist and Neo-classical styles will dazzle you. Weary of walking? Sit down for a meal at one of Portsmouth's fine eateries or relax on a narrated harbor or whale-watching cruise.
Things to do in Portsmouth
1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1332 reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is set in the charming and historic waterfront district of downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, just moments from shops, restaurants, entertainment and businesses. Explore the New Hampshire beaches within easy driving distance of our Portsmouth, NH, hotel, or take a short walk to discover downtown attractions, including the Discover Portsmouth Center, the Strawbery Banke Museum, The Music Hall and the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. Maintain your exercise routine at this Portsmouth, NH, hotel in the free fitness center or the indoor saltwater swimming pool. Buy snacks and sundries in the 24-hour Suite Shop and enjoy free tea and coffee in the welcoming hotel lobby at any time. Relax with a drink in the sleek lobby bar before enjoying an evening out in downtown Portsmouth. Stay connected in the free, 24-hour business center and plan an event for up to 15 people in the meeting room, with the help of our professional catering and sales staff.
Among the Nicest Hampton Inns
Reviewed By CTMansThis Hampton Inn is recently built and it shows. Classier lobby and hallways than most Hampton Inns. Our room was large - both the bed area and bathroom had plenty of space. Staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast was the usual marginal Hampton Inn breakfast, but there is a take out cafe next door that is helpful, and you can get fresh popovers a few blocks away. Parking is expensive.
2. Port Inn And Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1185 reviews
Enjoy the numerous amenities offered at Port Inn Portsmouth, an Ascend Hotel Collection(R) member, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Conveniently located just off Rt. 95 and the Portsmouth Traffic Circle, this Portsmouth hotel offers: • Free high-speed wireless Internet access • Free breakfast • Free parking. Relax in a cozy lounge chair by our seasonal outdoor swimming pool with its sun deck and barbeque area. The Port Inn Portsmouth has long been regarded as an accommodating and affordable getaway spot for travelers. The all non-smoking rooms at The Port Inn feature microwaves, refrigerators, Single cup in room coffee, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers and High Definition cable television. Our convenient location puts you just minutes from downtown Portsmouth and its wide array of culinary, cultural and shopping offerings. Market Square is the hub of activity in the area with numerous shops and restaurants. We also are minutes from: • Strawbery Banke Museum • John Paul Jones House • Old Port Area. We also allow dogs!
Clean and Quaint Motel
Reviewed By birdmargA wonderful place to stop for an overnight to break up a long broad trip. The room was clean and very accessible. The free breakfast was lovely - plenty of options for all tastes. The only suggestion we have is to use less scented air freshener in the rooms.
3. The Sailmaker's House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 196 reviews
A blend of traditional and modern, The Sailmaker’s House is a small independent inn located in the heart of beautiful downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We are a convenient jumping off point for our guests to discover the city and enjoy all that it has to offer. If you’re like us, you travel in order to experience the richness and culture of your destination – you want a unique adventure that goes beyond your hotel. You love crisp sheets and the perfect pillow, and when you wake up, you’re looking to explore. The inn is centrally located within walking distance to Prescott Park Arts Festival, Strawbery Banke Museum, The Music Hall, The Seacoast Reperatory Theater, art galleries, historic homes, waterfront dining and all of Portsmouth's well regarded restaurants.
We will definitely be back
Reviewed By carolyng46We stayed in room 10 and loved it so much that we are planning our next trip this Fall. The room was beautifully decorated, and had wonderful sheets and towels. The location was within 10 minute walking distance of Market Square. It was great to stay in a historic home that was so tastefully.
4. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1016 reviews
The Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central hotel is only minutes from historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire and is convenient to I-95 and Route 16/4. The hotel is situated right outside the Pease International Tradesport and ten miles from the University of New Hampshire. The Hampton Inn Portsmouth is perfectly located in the heart of the seacoast, and for those on vacation, Water Country is an easy ten minute drive and the major malls and Kittery Outlets are less than five minutes away. Our Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary van transportation to and from Water Country and the Tanger Centers at the Kittery Outlets. Guests will have over 100 restaurants to choose from that range from casual fare to fine dining, with most located less than three miles from the hotel. Our Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central is a five storey hotel with 126 interior corridor guest rooms that are equipped with coffeemaker, iron and full-size ironing board, hair dryer, two phones with dual lines and data por
Great Stay
Reviewed By Judy PThere were 7 of us, we had 3 rooms, 2 connecting. I asked for early check in and there was no problem. The rooms were clean and well appointed, the beds were extremely comfortable. We totally enjoyed our stay.
5. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel And Suites
Overall Ratings
4 based on 934 reviews
At the Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel And Suites you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel And Suites will stand out among other hotels in Portsmouth,NH. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel And Suites will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
Terrible! Not as advertised.
Reviewed By 315jennahrTo begin with, the parking lot has one working street light. The parking spaces are not big enough for a pick up, which is important to know when you travel for work like we do. Second, the double bed room we had was on the bottom floor, it has a huge sliding glass door with a tiny lock on it. Again no building lights, anybody could walk up to the glass and get in. The room is way smaller then shown in photos. The coffee maker was in the bathroom. And if you are a decent to larger size person make sure you walk in ready to sit on the toilet because the bathroom is so small there’s no space to turn around. The shower head leaks so most of the water falls directly down instead of coming out where you can reach it. I’m just beyond frustrated we spent 315$ plus tax coming to a total of $346 on a hotel that was not worth $100. If you are a young woman or traveling alone this is not a good place to stay and feel safe. Oh and the toilet seat still had marks on it looking like it hadn’t been cleaned.
6. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1651 reviews
The Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown hotel is located in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Our hotel is surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants, shops, boutiques, theaters, galleries and waterfront gardens. Access to deep sea fishing, whale watching tours, and panoramic tours of the Isle of Shoals are steps away from our front door. New Hampshire and Maine coastal beaches are a short drive, The Kittery Outlets and Fox Run Mall are just three miles from the hotel and numerous office buildings are within walking distance. Nearby corporations and offices include Liberty Mutual, Irving Oil, Lonza Biologics, Timberland, Lindt Chocolate, Bottomline Technologies, Sprague Oil and Pease International Tradeport.
If you have a nice car, don't go there!!!
Reviewed By Trek264755Lobby and room were clean. Staff was helpful! Used valet parking and at the end of the stay, my car was covered with bird poop, and I mean covered! Your car is not safe and secure at this location. Contacted the Hilton three days ago, with pictures, no response. They will probably respond to this since I posted it publicly to make it look like they care, but they don't!
7. Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 631 reviews
Fabulous location, great hotel, Marriott consistency, quality, and impeccable cleanliness; breakfast, however,.........
Reviewed By RecognizeExcellenceThere are two Residence Inn's in Portsmouth, this one is downtown - - perfect location - - don't get them confused (the other Residence Inn is at the former Pease Air Force Base). The Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront is ideally located, for everything; walking in downtown Portsmouth, outdoor exercise, shopping, restaurants, culture, easy access to Maine, UNH, and the NH/ME seacoast and beaches. The Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront is spotless, our room was immaculate. The common areas of the hotel, and our room were well maintained. Our room was comfortable and functional. I was looking for an alarm clock in the bedroom, and then I remembered that Marriott nickel and dimed their brand standard and guest experience and removed their $10.00 alarm clock from their guest rooms. I'll defer making further comments about the decay of Marriott's "guest experience," and save my energy to address Residence Inn's/Marriott's Limited-Service brands "new breakfast." We had little to no contact with the staff, other than to check in and out, which was non-descript. Parking is located on premise at $38.00 per day. There is metered parking around the hotel, but, I believe there is a maximum time period that you can stay at a meter, the meters are in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday to Saturday, and, I think, 12 Noon to 8 PM on Sunday; the meters in the area of the hotel, are, I think $2.00/hour, for the first 3 hours, then the meters bump up to $5.00/hour, thereafter. I think the Elected Officials in Portsmouth government, think Portsmouth is Rodeo Drive, Worth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, or Newbury Street (based on their municipal parking rates). As for breakfast, each Residence Inn hotel's hands are tied by Marriott International, and the hotel is making the best of Marriott's new "Residence Inn breakfast" brand standards. I wonder if the person at Marriott's Corporate Headquarters who conceived this "new, Residence Inn breakfast" is on a Day Pass from a psychiatric hospital, and delusional? The new Residence Inn breakfast, in my opinion, is disgusting; there is an abundance of heavily processed, chemical-rich food, that is commercially wrapped in plastic, along the lines of what you'd find at a Truck Stop vending machine. Cooked oatmeal is gone, replaced by instant. Scrambled eggs are gone, replaced by prefabricated, commercially prepared breakfast sandwiches, or, guess what, commercially wrapped, hard boiled eggs, the waffle iron is gone, the muffins are the type that if you lay one on the hood of your car, the paint might peel away. You can't blame the hotel for this breakfast, ALTHOUGH, Marriott International was under tremendous pressure from Residence Inn hotel owners to lower their costs associated with breakfast. So, Marriott created a breakfast that requires only one staff person (less staff, less cost to the hotel), and that is abundant in packaged, heavily processed, chemical laden food. The shame of Marriott's new breakfast is that there was a time when Marriott International had a renowned food and beverage/culinary leadership team, who were preeminent in their catering of business meetings and social events. These people really knew food and beverage, and hospitality. I don't know where they were when this knew breakfast was conceived, but, I wish those Food and Beverage leaders conceived the new Residence Inn breakfast, and not someone who may be on a Day Pass from a psychiatric hospital. So, here's my take, I give The Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront FIVE Trip Advisor stars. We would not hesitate to return to The Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront; we look forward to doing so. The hotel-provided breakfast, in my opinion, is a disgrace, I'd say, make believe that the hotel’s breakfast does not exist.
8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
Overall Ratings
4 based on 556 reviews
Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Portsmouth does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth, a nice option for travelers like you. While staying at Portsmouth Best Inn, visitors can check out Rundlet-May House (0.8 mi) and Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail (0.9 mi), some of Portsmouth's top attractions. Rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth provide a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and newspaper. You can also enjoy a fitness center and free breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Best Inn Portsmouth. While visiting Portsmouth, you may want to try some filet mignon at one of the nearby restaurants, such as The Library, Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe, or The Wellington Room. If you’re looking for something to do, Market Square (1.0 mi), USS Albacore Museum (0.7 mi), and Portsmouth Harbor Trail (1.1 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Best Inn Portsmouth. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Portsmouth.
Retro HoJo!
Reviewed By Chris KWas in New Hampshire for work. Two night stay was pleasant. Room was clean. Very quiet. Robin at the front desk was helpful and very personable. Will be back when in the area. Was nice to see a HoJo again.
9. Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
Overall Ratings
4 based on 337 reviews
Just Say No
Reviewed By closch7Clean, comfortable room. My issue is with the lack of even a complimentary cup of coffee or tea outside of the tiny percolator in the room. We never use the in room percolator due to lack of the ability to tell if it’s ever been cleaned. We just stayed at a Fairfield in Syracuse NY which provided a simple breakfast and coffee and tea 24 hours in the lobby. So we’re paying more for less. The Fairfield was just as nice and clean. This property has decided to have a Starbucks. So no complimentary coffee or tea nor as much as a cup of yogurt. I hope this is not a trend for all Marriott properties but just this property’s management. Check carefully when picking a hotel if you’re interested in getting a bit more for your travel dollars.
10. Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 454 reviews
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Portsmouth, offering easy access to all our historic seaside city has to offer. Local sites include Strawbery Banke Museum, USS Albacore Museum, and the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse.Thrilling rides at Water Country, shopping at nearby Kittery Outlets, and a stop at Prescott Park Arts Festival round out your visit. Close to the beaches in Maine and New Hampshire. Local eateries include "Decks at Portsmouth" Martingale Wharf, Surf, Cava, Green Elephant and many more restaurants and breweries. Business travelers visiting Portsmouth, NH appreciate our hotel's proximity to companies like Lonza, Liberty Mutual, Lindt, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. We are also located near the many businesses at Pease International Trade port. Complimentary WI-FI and access to our business center allow you to stay connected while on the road.
Outstanding customer service
Reviewed By knoury49Customer Service was exceptional....went above and beyond. Great employees. Ryan and Matt....Thank you both! My husband and I love Holiday Inn for many reasons. High customer service, clean, great food....excellence!!! Amenities were great! Our entire family loves to travel and feel the same gratitude. Thank you all for being so accommodating. Kali Noury Heather Bornival
TAGS
