The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

$$$$||View on mapPortsmouth, United States of America40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, 03801|
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The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, 03801·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.6
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Who stays here
Couples66%
Families20%
Groups6%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.6
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Who stays here
Couples66%
Families20%
Groups6%
Solo6%

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.
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:26
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Rooms and availability

Historic King Room
  • Room size:

    230 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Guest Room
  • Room size:

    205 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe King Room
  • Room size:

    250 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

TV

Flat-screen TV

Pets allowed
Air conditioning

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
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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

40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, 03801
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40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, 03801
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40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, 03801
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Square
Market Square
100 yd
Museums
John Paul Jones House
100 yd
Chestnut Street Between Court Street & State Street
Portsmouth African Burying Ground
100 yd
Museums
Governor John Langdon House
100 yd
364 Middle Street
Rundlet-May House
100 yd
110 State St Ste 1
EllO gallery shop
100 yd
Libraries
Portsmouth Public Library
100 yd
Market Square
Portsmouth Harbor Trail
100 yd
Libraries
Portsmouth Athenaeum
100 yd
10 Vaughan Mall #215
Portsmouth Team Building
100 yd
Church
Immaculate Conception Church
100 yd
Store
Summer Sessions Portsmouth
100 yd
Gallery
New Hampshire Art Association
100 yd
Restaurant
Flatbread Company
100 yd
Restaurant
The Friendly Toast
100 yd
Restaurant
The Goat
100 yd
Restaurant
La Maison Navarre
100 yd
Restaurant
The District
100 yd
Restaurant
Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Thirsty Moose Tap House
100 yd
Restaurant
Green Room
100 yd
Restaurant
5 Thai Bistro
100 yd

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