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Hotel Thaxter

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Room 4 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Deluxe Penthouse | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
$194
$179 nightly
$194 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18

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15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacoast Repertory Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room 5 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 5 - Verse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 2 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 2 - Couplet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 1 - Ballad | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 1 - Ballad

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 11 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 11 - Haiku

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 12 - Sonnet | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 12 - Sonnet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 6 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 6 - Verse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 7 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 7 - Verse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 8 - Verse

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 9 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 9 - Verse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 10 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 10 - Verse

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

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Room 13 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 13 - Haiku

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 14 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 14 - Haiku

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 3 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 3 - Couplet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 4 - Couplet

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 15 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room 15 - Couplet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Deluxe Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Deluxe Penthouse

  • City view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Penthouse | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Superior Penthouse

  • 1200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

With a stay at Hotel Thaxter, you'll be centrally located in Portsmouth, steps from The Music Hall and Market Square. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Prescott Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Music Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wilder - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilley's PM Lunch - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Nichinan, a sushi bar which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Nichinan - This sushi bar specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Nichinan

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1867
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 55 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Hotel Thaxter Hotel
Hotel Thaxter Portsmouth
Hotel Thaxter Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 244 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing stay. We took advantage of the close proximity to stores and coffee. We loved Nichinan, which is the restaurant attached and it was absolutely delicious. Will come back and stay in a different room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Portsmouth is vibrant, Thaxter is a great place to stay. Charming and in a historic building. Great Japanese restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our first stop of our trip and Portsmouth is such a cute little New England town. Hotel Thaxer was a perfect palce to stay. Right near downtown and very walkable to local shops, resturants, and emtertainment. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was updated and very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice boutique hotel. Quite expensive for what it is, but other than price no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and comfortable room. A little tight by US standards, but more than compensated by quality and comfort of bedding and linens. Bathroom was immaculate and featured a lovely heated floor. The staff was authentically attentive and friendly. The onsite restaurant, Nichinan, had superb cocktails; you’ll need to peruse other reviews for clues about the food. The location is excellent- just a few steps away from the super-cute, bustling and varied commercial and entertainment options of downtown Portsmouth. Cheap public parking garages are just a few blocks away, but we recommend the valet parking service, which is worth the premium to avoid trundling suitcases through the busy downtown sidewalks. We will definitely choose the Thaxter again the next time we visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I can’t comment on the staff because their check-in just requires you to use your phone number to access the building and your room but the hotel was excellent. The rooms have no outside noise so if you’re a light sleeper, it’s the perfect spot. I got into Portsmouth long before my check-in time so I parked in a nearby garage which ended up costing the same amount that the hotel charges ($40/nt). You’re a block away from all the shops and restaurants and a short walk to Badger’s Island in Maine where you can get drinks and/or a bite to eat and a short walk to the town hall where they had a nice little farmers market Saturday morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to walk to everything! Super friendly and helpful staff. Charming and well thought out services and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay at Hotel Thaxter

Very nice boutique type hotel. Great location. Walked right into town from there. Loved the lobby and free coffee & snacks offered. Room was comfortable with beautiful bathroom. I would suggest they install a grab bar in each shower because it can be slippery and there is absolutely nothing to hold on to. Someone could easily hurt themselves. I also thought it strange that no staff were on premises after 8pm. We were advised we needed to be back to hotel by then to have our car parked so that might be an issue for some guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom should have had a toilet scrubber!! For "sticky poop," I the guest had to reach into the toilet bowl bare-hsnded to clean it! Then, of course, I washed my hands in the nearby sink. But, really! I was a guest and a handy scrubber would have eliminated that sort of chore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked this property, but felt it was expensive for the stay and locale.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! From the staff to the decor, we were impressed with Hotel Thaxter. It is so charming and a wonderful alternative to a more commercial hotel. It felt like we were staying in someone’s home, without paying the fees of a vacation rental.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025