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The Bow Hotel

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A view of a river with buildings along the shore, a bridge in the foreground, and a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a brick wall, a leather sofa, a wooden ottoman, a red chair, a floor lamp, and a wall of photographs.
A harbor with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A street with a sign for 'Esta' and a sign that reads 'making faces'.
A brick building with a sign reading "Bistro + Wine Bar".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $181
$167 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Petite Queen

A bedroom with a brick wall, a large window, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a floor lamp.

Petite Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Gallery Queen

A bedroom with a brick wall, a large window, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a floor lamp.

Gallery Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Studio Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a mirror.

King Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the city through a window, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Gallery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Free WiFi
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

With a stay at The Bow Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Portsmouth, steps from Market Square and Warner House. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Prescott Park and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Strawbery Banke Museum.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Prescott Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Popovers on the Square - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Surf Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buoy Shack - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night (49 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ale House Inn Portsmouth
Ale House Inn
Ale House Portsmouth
Ale House Hotel Portsmouth
Ale House Inn
The Bow Hotel Hotel
The Bow Hotel Portsmouth
The Bow Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

The Bow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 586 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and location. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park at hotel and easy walk around city
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy. Beautifully decorated. Parking cost extra but easy and right across the street. Location is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff, just check in with code. Easy to find. Walk to lots of nearby restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haralambos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Room was clean enough, location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat location; so close to all shopping and dining, yet secluded on a quiet street. Rooms have all been upgraded; comfortable, clean, thoughtful details. No staff onsite, but responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean and comfortable, quiet, very close to Portsmouth's adorable downtown. No front desk, but easy checkin and the staff was very responsive through the hotels.com app and via text message. Excellent self-serve espresso machine in the lounge -- best hotel coffee I've ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, comfortable beds, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great and location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy but on the street, not particularly secure, and expensive - $35/day. I didn’t check that before I made the reservation - much to my dismay. I never met any staff but they were very responsive. The coffee/rec area was very nice. The rooms were very tasteful, clean, and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

carl

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely impersonal. No coffee in the room. Lobby coffee maker did not work with no instructions. Toilet was not properly installed. Location and bedding was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was spotless in its cleanliness. Thre lighting and amenities felt like true peace and made for a great atmosphere for relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, the check-in was easy, and the overall accommodations were nice. What would make it even better is if the bed was not quite so soft.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was super convenient to everything in town and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, cute, clean. Drafty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was hassle free, perfect!! Room was basic, but very comfortable and lovely. Easy access and close to everything we love about Portsmouth. Great location. The minimal interaction with staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ty

Not really full service hotel but great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property offered great parking. It was very walkable to restaurants and shopping and the whole property was very clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
The area is excellent for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024