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.

We really enjoyed our short stay here. Very friendly, accommodating staff. Beautiful room, great…read morebreakfast ( complimentary) nice salt water pool. Walking distance to just about everything and reasonably priced. Parking on the pricey side though.

My stay in May was terrifying. In the middle of the night, my family with young children were woken…read moreup by someone who had gained unauthorized access to the hotel's intercom system. They broadcasted threatening messages to guests, including homophobic slurs, and repeatedly told everyone to evacuate because they were going to die. The incident itself was frightening enough, but what happened afterward made the experience even worse. Trevor, the manager, offered me a refund for our stay. However, after several back-and-forth conversations, he told me that the refund had been processed through the third-party booking service. I checked my account and even contacted my bank, and they confirmed that no refund has been received. The lack of follow-through and accountability after such a traumatic incident has been extremely disappointing. I hope the hotel addresses both its security failures and how it handles guests after serious incidents like this.

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!

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).

I enjoyed the hotels location it's in the heart of downtown PSM so you have all the restaurants…read moreclose by which is super convenient however I did show up on a Sunday and their restaurant/bar was closed so I wasn't able to order any food from the hotel itself. I was told that their restaurant/bar would be closed Sunday and Monday, but remains open Tuesday through Saturday the staff were really friendly and attentive. If I were to stay in Portsmouth again, I would definitely choose this location.

We stay here most often when we're in Portsmouth, and it's like home away from home. Staff is…read morefriendly and accommodating, and it's in perfect walking distance from restaurants and bars. Would recommend!

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.

From super polite and helpful Daniel at the front desk to "buck-a-shuck" happy hour on deck,…read moreservice is great! Hubby loved the shrimp tacos and every bite of his oysters. Me? I enjoyed the passion fruit mojito.

Room: The rooms were clean! The hotel was a bit older, but you can tell it was renovated recently…read more I did not appreciate the musty smell! Again, this must be due to the humidity since it was so close to the water! Hallways were not dingey and gross! Everything was very clean! Breakfast: The woman that works at the club level's lounge area was so kind! She made our visit, and I'm sure she's made many other people's visit, too! She was so friendly, and always checking in on us, even though she didn't have to!