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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Rochester Opera House

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867
  • Rochester Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rochester Common
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rochester

In Rochester .You'll find Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common within a 15-minute walk of this Rochester inn. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Milton Three Ponds and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center.
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What's nearby

  • Rochester Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochester Common - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 29 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Cantina - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Governor's Inn

3-star inn near Rochester Opera House
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Governor's Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Rochester inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Governor's Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Governor's Inn Rochester
Governor's Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn
The Governor's Inn Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn Rochester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Governor's Inn to the airport?

The Governor's Inn is 19.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Governor's Inn?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Governor's Inn on Sep 8, 2025 start from $138.0, 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 The Governor's Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Governor's Inn.

Does The Governor's Inn offer free breakfast?

The Governor's Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Governor's Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Governor's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Governor's Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Governor's Inn have a pool?

The Governor's Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Governor's Inn have a restaurant?

The Governor's Inn is home to Spaulding Steak & Ale, which features American cuisine.

Does The Governor's Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Governor's Inn to downtown Rochester?

The Governor's Inn is 0.2 mi away from Rochester.

The Governor's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 895 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice property, close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Nice place and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from all the staff. Dinner was exellent! Room was classic style !Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Great spot just need to improve a few things

Love the Governors Inn our only complaint is the beds just aren’t that comfortable, better than last time, but not the best still. Carriage house is cute but shower pressure was awful Restaurant & bar are fantastic & can’t say enough good things about staff ! Will go back but stay in different room !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel in downtown Rochester, N.H. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable clean rooms, center city access. Good pricing. Great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

KULARB

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The Governor's Inn is a 100 year old building that has gone through several changes over the years. It's in need of renovation, which the owner, from what I can see is working to get the place ship-shape. The staff & services though make up for any inconvenience. The restaurant, bar & music venues are first rate. People from all around the area stop by to enjoy. There is no elevator, however the staff, at no prompting are willing to help with your luggage.Everything considered, it's a good value. There is a lot of history at the Governor's Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great-why skimp on heat??

The people were super nice from when you walked in until you left. Very helpful. We ate dinner in the Steak restaurant/Pub and it was fantastic! Food is great! We had a large suite type room and it was very large and had furnishings but the tv was way to small to see from across the large room. The bathroom fixtures were loose and coming off but the biggest think was it was 32 degrees out and there was no heat. They had this small fan type heater that we had on high the whole time and it was so cold I would not even shower. We had told them it was cold prior to dinner and she said that she would see if they could turn the heat up.... that didn't happen. But otherwise, I would recommend the restaurant and the hotel to anyone who was going to this area, but just don't go when its cold out! I did see a large ac in the closet so it would probably cool the room (if they put it in-lol) The people made up for the lack of heat with their warm friendly attitudes! They did have someone with a large dog in the room down the hall also, which was weird to me????
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice stay in an historic mansion. The rooms are good sized with a comfortable bed and blackout curtains which was nice. The on site restaurant was great for drinks and dinner. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Michael Francis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, New Orleans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Irving

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with charming rooms!! The staff are amazing and welcoming. While we live quite far from here, we are thinking it would be worth the travel from Texas back to The Governors Inn just so we could spend more time here. First class all the way!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025