The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
43.074245, -70.759993Overview
Historic Victorian stay with free parking and breakfast
What's around the hotel
Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke Museum, and John Paul Jones House Museum are all within walking distance or a short drive. Market Square's restaurants and shops sit 1600 ft away.
Hotel highlights
The Hotel Portsmouth offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, and an iPad in each room. Private bathrooms include Malin + Goetz toiletries. Breakfast is served daily. The 24-hour front desk, on-site meeting rooms, and shared lounge provide convenience around the clock. Free parking and pet-friendly rooms are available. Safety features include carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Good to know
This is a historic Victorian property, so room layouts and details vary. Allergy-free rooms and rooms with disabled access are available. The hotel also arranges customizable experiences for each guest. The lobby, parlor, and enclosed veranda offer places to sit with coffee or tea.
Business and leisure
Guests traveling for work find meeting rooms and 24-hour front desk service. For leisure, the downtown location places visitors within a 10-minute walk of Prescott Park and less than a mile from Strawbery Banke Museum. Free on-site parking and central access make the hotel a practical base for exploring Portsmouth.
Room amenities
All rooms include air conditioning, premium bedding, a flat-screen TV, an iPad, and a private bathroom with Malin + Goetz toiletries. Allergy-free and disability-friendly rooms are available. Daily housekeeping is provided.
- Just steps from Market Square's dining and shopping, The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown occupies a 135-year-old Victorian mansion in Portsmouth's historic Haymarket Square.
- The Hotel Portsmouth pairs its preserved 19th-century bones with practical comforts: free Wi-Fi throughout, flat-screen TVs, and an iPad provided in every guest room for use during the stay.
- Hotel Portsmouth NH Downtown serves a daily complimentary breakfast buffet, while the 24-hour front desk, on-site meeting rooms, and a bar accommodate both leisure and business travelers.
- Each air-conditioned room has premium bedding, a private bathroom stocked with Malin + Goetz toiletries, and access to allergy-free or disability-friendly accommodations. Free parking, pet-friendly policies, and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are standard.
- Common spaces include a Victorian parlor and a shared lounge/TV area. The hotel also arranges customizable experiences for each guest, from local itineraries to special request coordination.
- A 10-minute walk reaches Prescott Park on the waterfront; Strawbery Banke Museum is 2600 ft away, and John Paul Jones House Museum is nearby. With free on-site parking and 24-hour service, The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown puts guests close to downtown Portsmouth's attractions and meeting venues.
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
230 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
205 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Flat-screen TV
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
| 💵 Lowest room price | 215 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Pease International Tradeport, PSM |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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