The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown - A Victorian mansion with iPad-equipped rooms and historic charm in Haymarket Square

Located in historic Haymarket Square, The Hotel Portsmouth occupies a 135-year-old Stick Style Victorian mansion. This 4-star Portsmouth hotel features 32 rooms equipped with iPads, premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docking stations. Each room includes a private bathroom with walk-in shower, Malin + Goetz toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers. The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown provides complimentary amenities including WiFi throughout the property, breakfast buffet, and one parking space per room. A 24-hour front desk serves guests, while a Victorian parlor and meeting rooms accommodate business and leisure needs. A snack bar/deli and gift shop are available on-site. The property stands 0.5 miles from John Paul Jones House, 0.5 miles from Market Square and Portsmouth Athenaeum, and a 10-minute walk from Prescott Park waterfront. Notable dining options within 0.5 miles include Flatbread Company, The Friendly Toast, and Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar.

Pros

Historic Stick Style mansion architecture preserves Victorian-era design

Each guest receives an iPad for use during their stay

Located within 0.5 miles of eight major cultural landmarks

Professional property management ensures safety features including carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Pease International Tradeport

Some suites are located on the third floor without elevator access