This hotel was THE BEST HIDDEN TREASURE my mom and I ever found last Sunday. "Miss Paula" and her…read morehousekeeping staff were so friendly and accommodating to us from check in to check out, it was as if we were spoiled beyond belief. That, and the room we got was so cozy and adorable, especially with the stylized fish decor above our beds. To me the ONLY "problem" was that we couldn't stay any longer than that Sunday, but it was a "one night stand" we will treasure forever in our hearts. Gotta give SERIOUS KUDOS of my own to "Miss Paula" and the housekeeping staff because I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS EXPERIENCE !!! With UNDYING LOVE, Anthony Sacco, Lynn Massachusetts

Lobster BLT bland Baked stuffed shrimp mushy garbage…read moreMedium Well burger uneatable. Should have returned all of them Except the burger all were Market Price ridiculous

Amazing owner and staff. Everything was perfect. Place is…read morewalkable to everything but far enough away from the chaos and crowds. Beach is a 5 min walk. It was by far my fav place to stay at in HB.

Do not hesitate to book this Motel!! My family and I had to scrabble finding a place to stay once…read moreour Air BNB was randomly cancelled on us and Blue Jay was perfect! It is a small 2 floor hotel with approximately 20 rooms. The second floor deck is so spacious and relaxing and the undercover for the first floor is great for shade. Plenty of tables and chairs all around. The staff was so friendly and amazing!! They were always available for whatever you need. I rented the only room with a full kitchenette and it was so spacious and perfect for the hub of my family. It is on the first floor and was so clean. It had all the amenities you would expect with a kitchenette. Fully stocked kitchen! The bed was super comfortable. My family and I would especially like to thank the owner, Terry. With such a large (loud) group we were a bit loud(lol) and he was so gracious and polite telling us to quiet down!! Thanks again to the entire staff!! We had such a great weekend!!!

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.

Great location, spotless clean, and cute spacious rooms... You can tell this facility is well…read moremanaged... I would definitely return.

The rooms were clean. The bathroom was very large. The area that the suites were in was very quiet…read moreand still had access over to the beach.

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

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.

i highly recommend this spot. great host and great location and clean room. is a bit expensive but…read moreworth it

The Inn Downtown is amazing. I seriously wanted to move in, it's so cute. Check in and checkout are…read morea breeze and it's close to everything downtown. There's a kitchenette which makes life easy if you're eating out and bringing any leftovers home. The bed was so comfortable it felt like I was in my own bed which literally never happens at a chain hotel. I will absolutely stay here again and have been telling everyone the same.

What a pleasant and comfortable night we had at this spacious, pristine historic inn! Great beds…read moreand bedding, thoughtful and friendly innkeepers and a delicious breakfast cooked to order. Loved it and would happily recommend.

The Best Place in NH! OK, we haven't stayed here yet... but the booking by phone was delightful and…read morefrom all the online comments and information we expect a wonderful anniversary get-a-way later this Summer! We will update with all the details after we actually stay!

Stayed here only one night but it was the best stay on my eight day NE trip! Owner was so friendly…read moreand check in was incredibly easy and smooth. Room and bathroom are tiny but it was perfect for just me. Bed was comfy and clean. Plenty of parking. Right by the beach. Plenty of restaurants near by. Great price and would definitely stay here again!

Such an adorable motel! Near the beach and in walking distance to shops and the Casino Ballroom…read more Will definitely stay again. Thank you!!