Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
8.8 (981 reviews)
505 US Highway 1 Bypass , Portsmouth , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Room size issues
Limited kitchenware

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
The room was clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.35
Staff were very friendly and attentive, specifically mentioning Annie and the check-in clerk.
Location
8.89
Conveniently located, close to the center and major roads.
Room Quality
8.34
Some issues with missing kitchen items and room size, but overall satisfactory.
Amenities
8.37
Basic amenities available; wish for more variety in food options and kitchen utilities.
Value for Money
9.33
Good pricing for the quality and service provided.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Breakfast options were plentiful but mostly pre-packaged.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall a pleasant stay with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:07

Property Description

Convenient Location and Charming Decor
Located just 2 km from The Music Hall in downtown Portsmouth, the Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a unique stay with rooms featuring various color schemes and modern amenities such as a 32-inch cable TV and in-room coffee maker.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities
Guests can enjoy the breakfast patio, outdoor pool, and barbecue/picnic area with charcoal grills. The perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.

Complimentary Services and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a continental breakfast, complete with Seattle’s Best Coffee. With free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and complimentary parking, exploring attractions like Fuller Gardens, less than 18 km away, is a breeze.

Book your stay at the Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PSM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 981 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Lauren couple us
5
Overpriced for what the room looks like.
Pros:

Easy check in and out

Cons:

very outdated and bathroom not very clean

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Kristin family_with_children us
10
Great location, clean, SUITES!, amazing Pool, Great Staff!
Pros:

Close to downtown, Friendly staff, CLEAN room, LOVED the suite option so we could spread out. And it was affordable! My kids loved the pool, it was heated and lights for after dark! So so cool. Wished we could have stayed longer. The breakfast was fresh, many options and good!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Juan solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple us
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Tara extended_group ca
2
Will not be back!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff weren’t helpful,breakfast was minimal, room was full of flies
The worst part was that check in was at 3 and yet our room wasn’t ready until 5:30
Unacceptable as we then lost 2.5 hours of our stay and wanted to rest after a long travel day.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Marjorie solo_traveller us
9
Wonderful for us & grandkids
Pros:

The staff were a highpoint. The front desk person (Nikola?) was charming, personable and helpful, and the breakfast helper was lovely.
Traveling with grandchildren made the swimming pool a wonderful asset. The double room was small for for 2 adults and 2 kids, but clean and sufficient.

Cons:

Breakfast was only ok, mostly prepackaged, not the homemade spread some hotels manage.
Tha second stairway to the pool (not through the lobby) was dark and dingy and meant even more time crossing parking lots.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller us
6
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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birdirb2024 Family
2
Nope
Pros:

Our hopes were very high for this motel and sadly immediately disappointed.

Pros: Staff was friendly. Quiet. Close to amenities.

Cons: There was what looked like animal waste in the walkway that never got cleaned during our entire stay. Everyone walking by would step on it and it made me cringe for what was supposed to be a relaxing trip. The interior room was as clean as it could probably be but very rundown despite photos. We discovered cockroaches on our final night which was very disturbing and a first for us. We spent our last day making sure there were none hitching a ride with us home. I actually cried because this was our first trip for a while and I spent it feeling anxious.

Conclusion: I would strongly suggest cleaning walkways daily at any motel. I've never been anywhere that this wasn't standard maintenance. The room itself visually looked mostly clean but cockroaches are always a sign of a problem that needs addressing. We are middle aged and that was legitimately our first encounter with cockroaches.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Lina Maria couple co
8
Pros:

Es limpio

Cons:

Si te quedas en las habitaciones de abajo, se oyen todo el tiempo los pasos de los que están en las habitaciones de arriba; entonces, a la hora de dormir, es muy incómodo.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple ca
9
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children us
6
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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mary family_with_children us
7
Nice pool!
Pros:

Overall was nice. I really liked the lady in charge of the breakfast very sweet. Oh yeah, the pool is warm!!!

Cons:

We were at the end where it looks like they put their junk; it was no pleasent to see at all.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
N
Nancy extended_group us
4
Not great
Pros:

Run down

Cons:

Bath tub and lighting

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Mitzi couple us
10
Was all amazing. Wouldn’t change anything
Pros:

Accessible to everything downtown.

Cons:

Na

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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William couple us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Okan Cüntay family_with_children tr
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Isabel couple us
7
Convenient location to places in Portsmouth.
Pros:

Perfect for our stay.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Wens P. couple us
10
My experience was waw
Pros:

Delicious

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
H
Helen extended_group us
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee