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The Hotel Portsmouth

3.0 star property

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A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.
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A cozy room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a plaid carpet. There are books on the table, and a large American flag hangs on the wall.
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $387
$356 nightly
$387 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Explore the area

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40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Historic King

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Historic King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a chandelier, a bed with patterned bedding, two bedside lamps, a leather armchair, and a small ship model on a nightstand.

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

King Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Haymarket Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Haymarket Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern loft bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

Loft Suite 1-Bedroom

  • 725 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden Suite

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red armchair.

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a chandelier, a bed with patterned bedding, two bedside lamps, a leather armchair, and a small ship model on a nightstand.

Penthouse King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

With a stay at The Hotel Portsmouth in Portsmouth (Downtown), you'll be steps from Rundlet-May House and John Paul Jones House Museum. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Discover Portsmouth and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Music Hall.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Discover Portsmouth - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Music Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wilder - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Kilim - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth offers 32 accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Hotel Portsmouth. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.
Cashless transactions are available
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

Sise Inn
Sise Inn Portsmouth
Sise Portsmouth
Hotel Portsmouth
The Hotel Portsmouth Hotel
The Hotel Portsmouth Portsmouth
The Hotel Portsmouth Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great breakfast, easy to walk anywhere in the downtown area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service and accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and amenities! A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, each one has its own unique charm..bed was super comfortable - we will always stay here when visiting Portsmouth!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice laidback hotel right in the center of the action. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with so many great destinations within walking distance. Unique environment with a great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Great ambiance, staff does a great job at being welcoming, wonderful interior decor, well maintained building considering its age (1880s), and great complimentary breakfast! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fun vibe! Great for walking around Portsmouth area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in the loft. Very romantic and super comfortable. Great location to town and nice breakfast tea and coffee spread in the morning. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very much a nostalgic hotel with charm. Good location, parking was a little bit of a challenge but overall a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, stylish, cozy and dramatic in all the right ways. Adequate parking and within walking distance to all sorts of neat shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in December with our two kids and had an amazing experience! The hotel is well decorated, and within walking distance from shops, restaurants, and the strawberry banke museum. The breakfast was amazing, and staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great common spaces for hanging out! Fantastic location walkable everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the breakfast and room was cozy and nicely decorated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property! We had a very nice huge corner room. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was OK, I just wished a better coffee. The area is walk-able with plenty of places to eat nearby, even off season.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel in a convenient location. The kind of place you look forward to returning to and want to carve out some time to just hang out in the various common spaces. Great light breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beautiful, historic building was amazing. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot with lots of character. Walkable to everything. Breakfast was better and more eco-friendly than the chain hotels. Comfortable bed and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcoming staff, and on site breakfast was nice. room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Adorable vibe, super comfy bed, pleasant staff, fair price, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025