The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, Portsmouth ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 03801

Close to Market Square

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Inviting common areas
Exceptional staff
Central location
Fresh breakfast options
Funky decor

"The hotel's very conveniently located, and was only a short walk to the downtown shopping area and local restaurants."

daspork from United States

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"The complimentary 'light breakfast' is 5 Star, presented with fresh pastries, overnight oatmeal, cheese, ham, muffins, yoghurt, fresh fruit, etc!!!"

Crawford99975 from United States

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"The room was clean, modern and- like the whole property- very well designed."

Alex

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Rooms with iPads

The Hotel Portsmouth has 32 rooms with comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Each spacious, air-conditioned room features an in-room iPad. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower stocked with Malin + Goetz toiletries, a hairdryer, and free toiletries. Some suites include a seating area with a sofa. Guests are provided 1 iPad to use during their stay and 1 free parking space.

Dining and Amenities

The Hotel Portsmouth provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and a snack bar/deli. A gift shop is at the property. Free wifi is available throughout the property.

Leisure and Services

The Hotel Portsmouth welcomes guests with a 24-hour front desk. Guests can relax in the Victorian parlor, and on-site meeting rooms are available. This property is managed by a professional host. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Haymarket Square Location

Located in historic Haymarket Square in Portsmouth city centre, The Hotel Portsmouth is a 135-year-old historic mansion. The Stick Style mansion is a monument to Victorian success, near the John Paul Jones House. The Portsmouth NH hotel lays in this New Hampshire seacoast city. John Paul Jones House Museum and The Music Hall are cultural highlights.

Explore Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth is 10 minutes' walk from Prescott Park on the Portsmouth waterfront, near some of the area's notable landmarks. Guests can shop at Sault and Esta. The hotel's central location is near Market Square, with all its shops and restaurants, plus historic sites, and waterfront attractions. The hotel is 15 km from Pease International Tradeport. Landmarks nearby include Piscataqua Fine Arts Studio and Gallery (0.5 km), Portsmouth Harbor Trail (0.5 km), and Strawbery Banke Museum (0.5 km).

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Highlights from guests

DiningBreakfast Surprise

The breakfast buffet included smoked salmon, homemade treats and pumpkin cream cheese in the Fall season. Great coffee, too!

Rachel Green from United States

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Guest ParkingParking Plus

Free parking was a huge benefit. The ability to park and walk to everything made the stay stress-free.

Kenji Tanaka from Japan

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BathroomUpdated Bath

The bathroom was newly renovated and immaculate. It came with plenty of towels and high-quality toiletries.

Alessia Rossi from Italy

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Room FeaturesFunky Charm

Our corner room was full of light with three windows. The décor was bold, cohesive and very comfortable.

Jean Dubois from Canada

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Historic King

2 persons

21 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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King

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe King

2 persons

23 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior King

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Portsmouth400 m

Airports

Pease International Tradeport (PSM) 12.5 km

Portland International Jetport (PWM) 78.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Allergy-free rooms

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

Location

40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 03801

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40 Court Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 03801

City landmarks

Museum

USS Albacore Museum

1.6 km

Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum

670 m

Museum

Richard Jackson House

1.2 km

Park

Prescott Park Theatre

810 m

Garden

Moffatt-Ladd House

770 m

Landmark

Warner House

600 m

Gallery

Piscataqua Fine Arts Studio and Gallery

730 m

Landmark

Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses

810 m

Church

St. John's Episcopal Church

620 m

Park

Prescott Park Arts Festival

760 m

Landmark

South Mill Pond Dam

740 m

Bridge

Memorial Bridge

840 m

Church

North Church of Portsmouth

810 m

Landmark

Sanders Fish Market

810 m

Landmark

3S Artspace

810 m

Gallery

NJM Gallery

680 m

Gallery

Three Graces Gallery

710 m

Nearby

Square

Market Square

490 m

Museum

John Paul Jones House

170 m

Chestnut Street Between Court Street & State Street

Portsmouth African Burying Ground

150 m

Museum

Governor John Langdon House

390 m

364 Middle Street

Rundlet-May House

410 m

Library

Portsmouth Public Library

300 m

Market Square

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

490 m

Library

Portsmouth Athenaeum

530 m

10 Vaughan Mall #215

Portsmouth Team Building

300 m

Church

Immaculate Conception Church

380 m

Store

Summer Sessions Portsmouth

400 m

Gallery

New Hampshire Art Association

560 m

110 State St Ste 1

ellO gallery & shop

590 m

Restaurants

Flatbread Company

260 m

138 Congress St

La Maison Navarre

280 m

121 Congress Street

Madeline's Truly Organic Kitchen

230 m

151 Congress St

The District

330 m

103 Congress St

The Franklin

400 m

148 Fleet Street

Popovers On The Square

450 m

8 Congress St Market Square

Thirsty Moose Tap House

410 m

21 Congress Street

The Kitchen

510 m

171 Islington St

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-22:00

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Portsmouth - Downtown provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, Portsmouth

About the Hotel

Rooms with iPads

Dining and Amenities

Leisure and Services

Haymarket Square Location

Explore Portsmouth

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Getting around

Facilities

General

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Media

Room decor

Location

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