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    Three Chimneys Inn

    3.2 (92 reviews)
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    Danielle D.

    I hope this review saves at least one party. Stay for the entirety to know why I gave them one extra star. This place is baiting people into thinking it's the perfect Cottage core inn for a wedding/event--but in reality it's a misplaced, safety hazard in the middle of a college town run by kids, with NOTHING to do and limited food. Everywhere in the town and online there are photos of the "cute & cozy" aesthetic--but NO WHERE does it mention: 1) the inability to call a cab, ride share, or car within 20 minutes distance (and the 2 we were able to secure ONLY came after I bribed them with 120% tip in the app). 2) the countless stink bugs flying around and landing in the Inn's room and on its guests. 3) the old unkept room structures like windows that won't close or heat systems that do not work so there's a constant freeze in the room (bc that's "just how it is"). 4) the mold that's not being treated and just being cut out of the structures in rooms. 5) the rooms aren't disinfected between guests (we saw in real time our friends move rooms to have other guests sent there without anyone in between!) 5a) dust was everywhere, and hair and skin could be found in the coffee station and in the sugar packets when we first walked in. 5b) dead red gnats were found in the bed sheets, along with brown dirt/shaving of some kind. 6) the Continental breakfast with 3 eggs and 1 banana for 30 UNITS -- and the half drank milk put back in the singles drink station. 7) some of the most bad mannered people working the place (more than half of the employees treated guests including myself as if WE were inconveniencing THEM). 8) the food in the restaurant and event venue was so terrible it's laughable. There was TOILET PAPER on a salad instead of cheese (oh and there wasn't a nut warning in the salad WITH so that was funny (not)). 9) their liquor bottles didn't have the visible sticker needed to show that's the actual liquor in the bottle and a few of the guests including myself actually couldn't even swallow their usual drink bc it tasted so off. 10) nothing in the area is open before 8 and after 10 so be prepared to door dash it up! 11) the college town--great for reminding us about old times, bad for the only Dunkin lines. There is probably more but I've blacked most of it out. Here's what I think was redeemable about the Inn: 1) some of the staff were so precious. Mikayla in housekeeping worked so hard to make sure we had supplies we needed and extra towels for comfort. Guy with curly hair (forgot his name) was so helpful in the mornings and there were two that helped me with my stuff and safe keeping it midday. 2) maintenance fixed my problem in the bathroom so quickly it made my time there less trash. 3) gas station next door is a safe haven for the (I'm being dramatic here) food desert this Inn was. 4) their cable and the fake fireplace does work. And this was also very nice. 5) the bed. I slept very well! And that's even with all the bugs. 6) for ppl that camp a lot this probably would not bother them all that much. They would be the exception.

    Continental breakfast

    Loved our stay! Quaint Nice jacuzzi Nice fireplace Right next to an old cemetery which is pretty coo

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    Stephanie G.

    This is a cute place to stay if you're ever in the Durham area. It's a cross between a B&B and small hotel. The rooms are all decorated differently giving every room its own charm. It may not be the most ideal place for some visitors, though. The beds are extremely high (they have step stools to use to get into bed) and the soaker tubs have high sides that may be difficult for some to get in and out. The walls are a little thin and you can tell when the other guests are beginning to wake up and shower, but voice sounds do not carry. Amenities include free wifi, iron, and blow dryer. The bathrooms could use a fan in them. The free buffet breakfast was good and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

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    Excellent boutique Hotel! Beautiful ambiance, exposed brick, timber rafters and so much more. Character and Charm everywhere!

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    I suggest eating downstairs. It's a warm atmosphere with good draft beers and good food.

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    I visited here for a banquet in the function room in the basement. Very good food and formal service.

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    For context, my last 40+ google reviews have all been 5 stars because I genuinely look for the good…read morein places. I travel 150 days a year and love boutique hotels. That is why I was so surprised and disappointed by my stay at Hotel Thaxter in Portsmouth. The room was shockingly small, smaller than many I have stayed in in NYC/ Manhattan. The bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable. The curtain was broken, so light poured in early in the morning. It was also very loud. We could clearly hear street noise, guests talking, and stomping from above. Housekeeping was especially concerning. When we returned, the bed looked as though it had been left halfway through being made, unfinished and careless. Towels were not refreshed, and the in-room water was not refilled. Small details matter. I asked about upgrading to a king suite (was in queen room) and was happy to pay, as larger rooms showed available online. I was told they could not move us even if the difference was paid because I did not book directly through their website and that next time I should book direct. Ironically, those larger rooms sat empty while we remained cramped. Most travelers discover boutique hotels through third-party platforms, so using that as a reason not to accommodate even a paid upgrade felt unreasonable and disappointing. I am giving 2 stars only because the location is excellent and the lobby is cute. Otherwise, this did not live up to the boutique standard at all. I loved my stay at Sailmaker's House last summer; they were booked this weekend hence why we were excited to try hotel Thaxter. I would strongly recommend staying there instead. I would avoid staying here.

    This small boutique hotel of 15 rooms is the perfect spot to stay if you visit Portsmouth. Close to…read morebars and restaurants within walking distance, but off the beaten path so that you can enjoy the peace and quiet out of the main downtown area. Each room is decorated with an elegant color pallet. We stayed in on of the smaller rooms, but it fit our needs for what we were in the area for. The beds are comfortable, showers beautiful and clean, and the hotel common area comfortable to hang out with friends. The staff is super accommodating, and the service is run BnB style, curated to your personal arrival. There's a Japanese restaurant in the restaurant, Nichinan. We didn't try it, but we plan to visit there the next time we are in town, we've heard great things! Lentz_explore

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