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AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near The Music Hall

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Restaurant
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
299 Vaughn Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Music Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

  • 398 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Harbor View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North End hotel, you'll find The Music Hall and Portsmouth Brewery. Prescott Park and Kittery Premium Outlets are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Music Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prescott Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Water Country - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪River House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

3.5-star hotel near The Music Hall
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 10 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2019
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth offers 156 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Reception

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 22 to 22 for adults and USD 12 to 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Weight limit: 100 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 27.13 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 to 22 for adults, and USD 12 to 12 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ac By Marriott Portsmouth
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Portsmouth
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth to the airport?

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth is 4.1 mi (11-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 AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth on Jun 29, 2025 start from $194.65, 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 AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth.

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (11-min drive) from Wallis Sands State Beach and 12.1 mi (17-min drive) from Long Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 22 and 22 for adults, USD 12 and 12 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

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

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth have a pool?

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth does not have a pool.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth to downtown Portsmouth?

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth is 0.6 mi away from Portsmouth.

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 891 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with reliable Marriot quality. As a Bonvoy member, not thrilled with the $25 Destination charge on arrival, which we did not use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Service wonderful, rooms spacious and clean. Nice amenities lobby Bar and fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. A little noisy. “Free” Drink” is a sham. Would need stay here today
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and close to everything in downtown Portsmouth. However I thought the $40 for parking was a little steep and a microwave in the room would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
booked the hotel and got to the site to discover there was an additional fee (destination fee) of $25 good toward the bar...we don't drink alcohol and access to bikes....during a snow storm?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

barbara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenine

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants and the Music Hall for a concert. We felt safe walking everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great restaurant easy walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great amenities, and loved the decor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Parking should not be a charge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aseiu, havehill

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024