Stayed during the middle of the week to celebrate my anniversary. Check-in/check-out was painless…read more They also had complementary snacks for us! Other good things: The bathroom was spacious. The bed was comfy. The parking was easy and close. All around good stay.

Great location relative to downtown Portsmouth, Prescott Park, Strawberry Bank. Great historic…read moreproperty. Comfortable well appointed room. Communication was clear and clear effective. Check in very easy.

Had a great overnight stay here while in town for a wedding. Quiet and on a cute side street across…read morethe water from Portsmouth. Staff was helpful and friendly, room was cozy and comfy bed along with some snacks available 24/7 in the lobby

This was our second year staying at the inn, and we have already booked it again for 2024. Staff…read moreis a text away and quick to respond. It's a short walk to Kittery Point, downtown Portsmouth, a quick drive to restaurants, grocery stores, and Fort Foster which was a great new discovery. We've been visiting Portsmouth for 20+ years, and have stayed in many different places...the Water Street Inn is our favorite.

I loved this hotel! So much character and fun energy! Very unique inside. Make sure you walk around…read moreand check out all the fun nooks and crannies. If you have watched the Apple TV show Widow's Bay, you'll find this place looks exactly like the hotel in it. Free parking lot included in the back, and a wonderful European breakfast included too.

This is a fun and quiet hotel in a great location. I stayed two nights and was happy with my stay…read more I stayed in a king room. It was plenty of room for one person but two adults, might feel a bit cramped in the room I was given. A few improvements would easily bump this to a 5 star review. The pros include: - The limited staff were very friendly. - My king room was clean, comfy and quiet. - Parking and breakfast is free. - Great location to walk downtown area. The cons: - I booked my reservation (direct through Hyatt partnership) the day before arrival but upon check-in there were issues it eventually got sorted out. - Elevator is out of order as of mid-March. - Limited staff, so basement bar hours aren't exact. - Room TVs are smart, no cable, so they depend on Internet and my tv lost connection a few times. All in all, the charm of the building and the pros mentioned, far out weigh the few cons. If I ever return to Portsmouth, I'd gladly stay here again.

Stayed one night in July. Chose this locations because it is pet friendly and walkable to the…read morelovely Portsmouth waterfront and places for the dogs to do their business. The hotel is nice, friendly staff & it has a decent gym, could always be larger ;) Having separation between the bedroom and living space works for us, better nights sleep with our dogs. Rooms are a good size and in decent shape, the facility is showing its age a bit but that is fine. As Platinum Elite guests we are happy and grateful to Marriott properties overall for business and pleasure. Thanks, T&C, Nashua NH.

The Residence Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront is a solid Marriott Residence Inn…read more The location of this hotel (NOT to be confused with the Residence Inn at Pease International Airport, also in Portsmouth) is ideal; the hotel is close to everything in downtown Portsmouth. The Residence Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront is well maintained and immaculate. Breakfast is OK. The food is industrial grade. In my opinion, this hotel has become complacent, again, at breakfast. The standard, Residence Inn fare breakfast items are OK, but, there are no cut fruit, berries, or fruit cocktail, and no waffle iron, as is standard at many Residence Inn's. I was intrigued by this hotel's latest attempt at "value engineering" at breakfast, the cereal bowls have shrunk in size by about 30% (a staged, mathematical equation, to cause a guest to take less cereal, and to cost the hotel, less money (classic, "value engineering")). Fortunately, the Residence Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront is serving fresh, cooked daily, oatmeal, and has abandoned their previous shenanigans of serving instant oatmeal. In my opinion, this hotel is continuously nickel and diming their breakfast. I just don't get it, Marriott used to pride themselves on their food and beverage. The guest rooms are comfortable. Front Desk staff are largely apathetic. The high point of our stay was the Christmas decor and ambiance, at the hotel; the hotel goes the extra mile to decorate - - tastefully and professionally - - for the season. In summary, the Residence Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront is ideally located, clean, and safe. I am forever intrigued by this hotel's recurring efforts to maintain itself as a mediocre Residence Inn; it seems that the hotel leadership lacks the energy, money, or convictions, to excel; they are simply going through the motions, they demonstrate no commitment to, or passion to excel (traits of an Absentee Landlord, and poor manager).

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

We had our wedding here in early May 2025, and it was absolutely perfect. We received so many…read morecompliments from our guests about how much they loved the venue. Even though the day was gloomy, chilly, and on-and-off rainy, it somehow made everything feel even more special. Right before our 3 PM ceremony, the rain eased into a light sprinkle, and thanks to my mom bringing a bunch of clear umbrellas to hand out, we were still able to have the ceremony outside. It was beautiful. After the ceremony, guests moved to a covered outdoor deck for cocktail hour, which was set up beautifully, and then into the Harborview Room for the reception. Everything flowed seamlessly. Dawn, our wedding coordinator, was incredible to work with. She handled everything behind the scenes so effortlessly that I didn't have to worry about a single thing on the day of. She truly made sure everything was perfect. I would absolutely recommend hosting your wedding here, or even just staying at the inn. It's charming and intimate without feeling too small, the staff is incredibly attentive, and the setting is peaceful and beautiful. And the food? Amazing. Truly next-level. And don't even get me started on the breakfast buffet... yeah the homemade apple cider donuts are unreal.

We stayed one night at Stage Neck Inn. The dinner and breakfast was wonderful! The staff that…read moresigned us in were very nice. We had a lovely room in a beautiful location. We have been to Maine a dozen times... it's our happy place! Stage Neck Inn is one of our favorite places we have stayed.

Beautiful rooms close to UNH. Family feel not like a chain hotel. Good breakfast. Clean and private…read morebaths. Highly recommended!

Location is good - and the cabins pictured may be better but the cabin we were given was a…read moreconverted barn or garage next to the house. Bedrooms were upstairs but the stairs are so steep, and under the roof pitch you have to crouch down to use them. Bringing luggage up is a nightmare. Top railing around the stairwell is extremely wobbly and unsafe. Barn style door fell off in the night (no stop on it). Wiring is stapled with all metal staples (not to code in our state...). There is a door at the bottom of the stairs, that can be hooked shut - god forbid if a fire broke out and the door was hooked. Cleanliness was fair. Not suited for anyone with children or mobility issues. I can't believe it passed any kind of building or fire codes - Never again.

The most wonderful cottages out on York Beach. Perfect size and great distance to both beaches! The…read moreowners are so incredibly friendly! Great place to grill and even better picnic tables to enjoy the sun. Very quiet and by far the best possible location to get everywhere! This made for a perfect 1st year wedding anniversary trip! We will definitely be back next year for wedding anniversary #2!