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The Hotel Portsmouth

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Rundlet-May House

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A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.
Creator video - submitted by Beautifully Traveled Jenn
A dark wooden door with a glass panel revealing a bathroom with a bathtub and a striped bed.
Front of property
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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

View all photos for Superior King

A four-poster bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a red patterned rug.

Superior King

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

View all photos for King

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

View all photos for King Suite

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

View all photos for Haymarket Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a chair, and a large window.

Haymarket Room

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

View all photos for Loft Suite 1-Bedroom

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

View all photos for Penthouse King Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Downtown stay.With a stay at this Downtown hotel, you'll be steps from Rundlet-May House and John Paul Jones House Museum. Discover Portsmouth and Market Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star hotel near Rundlet-May House
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Hotel Portsmouth also features coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Portsmouth hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hotel Portsmouth to the airport?

The Hotel Portsmouth is 4.5 mi (13-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 The Hotel Portsmouth?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Portsmouth on Jul 20, 2026 start from $352, including 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 Hotel Portsmouth have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hotel Portsmouth.

How close is The Hotel Portsmouth to the beach?

This hotel is 15.7 mi (21-min drive) from Hampton Beach and 12.5 mi (17-min drive) from Long Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hotel Portsmouth offer free breakfast?

The Hotel Portsmouth offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hotel Portsmouth?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean Gaming Casino (22-min drive) and Hampton Beach Casino (26-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Portsmouth?

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

Is there free parking at The Hotel Portsmouth?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hotel Portsmouth have a pool?

The Hotel Portsmouth does not have a pool.

Does The Hotel Portsmouth have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hotel Portsmouth to downtown Portsmouth?

The Hotel Portsmouth is 0.2 mi away from Portsmouth.

The Hotel Portsmouth Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful. Lots of fresh choices, presentation was great! Parking was free and very accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the breakfast and room was cozy and nicely decorated
Stayed 1 night 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

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice. Parking was great. The property itself is quite impressive and great location. The room we had got high ratings but was rather dark and dreary for our taste. All good though. Downtown Portsmouth was great area to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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