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Hotel Thaxter

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near The Music Hall

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Room 8 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Room 13 - Haiku | Bathroom | Hair dryer, bathrobes, heated floors, towels
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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Popular LocationThe Music Hall1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarket Square2 min walk
  • Popular LocationStrawbery Banke Museum9 min walk
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)52 min drive

Room options

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Room 7 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 7 - Verse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 6 - Verse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 15 - Couplet | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 15 - Couplet

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 1 - Ballad | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 1 - Ballad

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 12 - Sonnet | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 12 - Sonnet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 3 - Couplet | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 3 - Couplet

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4 - Couplet | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 4 - Couplet

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 2 - Couplet | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 2 - Couplet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 9 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 9 - Verse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 14 - Haiku | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 14 - Haiku

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11 - Haiku | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 11 - Haiku

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 5 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 5 - Verse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 13 - Haiku | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 13 - Haiku

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 10 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 10 - Verse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8 - Verse | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 8 - Verse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

City center stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from The Music Hall and a 5-minute walk from Market Square. Prescott Park and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Music Hall - 1 min walk
  • Market Square - 2 min walk
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 5 min walk
  • Prescott Park - 8 min walk
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Moose Taphouse - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min walk
  • Hearth Food Garden - 4 min walk
  • Dwyer's Pub - 4 min walk
  • The Works Bakery Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Thaxter

4-star Art Deco hotel near The Music Hall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hotel Thaxter. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Hotel Thaxter was completed in December 2022.

This 4-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1867
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Thaxter offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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 self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Thaxter Hotel
Hotel Thaxter Portsmouth
Hotel Thaxter Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Thaxter to the airport?

Hotel Thaxter is 6.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Thaxter?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Thaxter on May 7, 2024 start from $196.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Thaxter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Thaxter.

How close is Hotel Thaxter to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (18-min drive) from Jenness State Beach and 11.3 mi (17-min drive) from York Harbor Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Thaxter offer free breakfast?

Hotel Thaxter does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Thaxter?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Ballroom (21-min drive) and Ocean Gaming Casino (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Thaxter?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Thaxter?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

Does Hotel Thaxter have a pool?

Hotel Thaxter does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Thaxter have a restaurant?

Hotel Thaxter is home to Nichinan, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Hotel Thaxter have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Hotel Thaxter to downtown Portsmouth?

Hotel Thaxter is 0.3 mi away from Portsmouth.

Hotel Thaxter Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 108 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night after watching a concert in town. We got in early so I texted and asked if we could check in early and they replied right away and said we could, which was super helpful. Beautiful building, nicely appointed. Also very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very welcoming. Super clean and the staff were amazing! We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michala B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was so cute and the room was amazing!!! It was so convenient and easy to get in and out of! They had all the little add ons and things that one would want at a boutique hotel. All the little touches matter to me!!! The environment was great and so well decorated and the whole energy was great! I will be coming again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

S K

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - clean, quaint, well located in the heart of Portsmouth - convenient to check in and out, good amenities like coffee etc, friendly staff - would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigette, Brookline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would’ve felt a lot safer with a inside bolt lock on the door, and there were no staff around
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay, highly recommend! We also ate at the attached Japanese restaurant Nichinan. Great food, great service, great drinks, we were glad we went.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
This a wonderful hotel in a really good location in the heart of cool downtown Portsmouth. Beautifully appointed with several lovely comunal rooms. My room quite comfortable with a sitting area and high quality bed and pillows. Many thoughtful touches - e.g., large bottle of delicious water (sounds silly, but true); swiveling TV with both cable and Roku (info put in to access home streaming services deletes automatically on checkout); actual instructions on how to work the TV so you don't have to spend a half hour figuring it out as in most hotels; keyless front door and room entry if you can remember the last 4 digits of your telephone number (the code) so there is no key to lose. No officious signs threatening arrest if you break any rules (you are politely asked not to steal the glass water bottles, however). Staffers are friendly and helpful. A very well-run and attractive hotel at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023