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    Wentworth by the Sea - Sitting area

    Wentworth by the Sea

    (310 reviews)

    $$$

    On the advice from Samantha Brown (name drop), we decided to take a week off from our "busy"…read moreretired lives and visit the Wentworth Inn in Newcastle, New Hampshire. And are we glad we did. Although a change in ownership over the years was a surprise, the new owners kept up the charm and elegance I would expect from a resort-style establishment. From my first phone call, to the bellhop, to the front desk, to the absolutely fantastic dinner(s) and breakfast, the entire team was there for us to ensure our needs were met at every step. The Wentworth met our every expectation. A special shout out to our dinner wait-staff (Skye). Skye took the time to explain the menu and to offer other options for the ever chasing "Best Lobster Roll" in New England. Naturally, Skye recommended the Wentworths own in house Restaurant (The Salt K&B) so we went for it the next evening and Skye was absolutely spot on. Their Lobster Roll was spectacular. The "Best" in New England may be up for debate, but we were very happy with this and all other meals we enjoyed during our visit. Solid five stars folks to the entire team at the Wentworth Inn in Newcastle, New Hampshire. The Opal group has other facilities closer to us, which we'll be checking out soon. Check this place on folks you will not be disappointed.

    Incredible. My mom and I started with the poke bowl at two butterfly seats by the windows. It was a…read morebeautiful view. And when the poke bowl came out the tuna was so fresh and lightly seared, sesame encrusted and absolutely amazing. The rice was sticky and cooked perfectly and everything had some kind of green goddess wasabi sauce that was delicious. Everything was fresh and so flavorful. Then we had spa treatments and April really helped me with my CRPS by starting the massage on my neck face up and it's something I will be bringing into the future with other therapists. It was overall an incredible experience and we can't wait to recreate it play by play here soon!

    Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

    (182 reviews)

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    Location: Can't get better than this. No view but a super easy walk to everything. Close to all the…read moreshopping and nightlife. Room: spacious and clean. Does have fridge and coffee for the morning. Water in room but very expensive....so bring a water bottle. Amenities: does have gym and pool, a nice snack area, and a bar on site. Overall a good bet for a hotel in Portsmouth. You will be super comfortable here and have great access to all the town offers. There is not any free parking around. Valet and overnight parking is 30.00.

    Morning front desk staff didn't crack a smile the whole stay I was here...5 nights. Almost like you…read morewere bothering her! NO housekeeping service after two days. Asked for towels and for the trash to be picked up from our room still waiting. Bathroom is super tight...literally the door open towards the shower and is about an inch from the sink. Shower head sprays water everywhere so we had to put a towel over the shower head to avoid the bathroom getting soaked along with the shower door that keeps sliding open while you are showering. Toilet constantly cycling all day...requested to be looked at....still waiting. Fridge in room turned off & when opened water drained all over the floor! But the best was loosing power in HALF IF THE ROOM! Location is good but at is about it! Breakfast was $18 and it was powdered eggs. Parking is not included and the cost is $60 a day!!!! Town has cute stores all within walking distance which was nice!

    Hotel Thaxter - Giant king bed, one side had a white noice machine, both sides had charging pads.

    Hotel Thaxter

    (12 reviews)

    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.

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