Three Chimneys Inn

Hotels
8.7 (178 reviews)
17 Newmarket Road , Durham , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Historical significance
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Basic breakfast
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Guests reported issues with cleanliness, such as dust and cobwebs.
Service
9.81
Guests praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.85
The hotel's location was noted as excellent, especially for visiting nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were described as comfortable, but issues with hot water and bed quality were noted.
Amenities
7.83
Basic amenities were provided, but guests expected more variety for breakfast.
Value for Money
9.29
General value perception was good but could improve with better amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.34
Breakfast was considered very basic with improvements suggested.
Overall Experience
9.31
Overall positivity about the historical aspect and experience at the inn.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:43

Property Description

Historic Charm and Scenic Views

Uniquely Furnished Guestrooms and Free Wi-Fi

Convenient Location for Exploring New Hampshire

Experience the allure of a fully restored 1649 mansion overlooking picturesque gardens and river views. Each uniquely furnished guestroom offers modern amenities, including complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Start your day with a delicious Continental Breakfast before setting out to explore nearby antique shops and charming fishing villages. Just a short walk from the University of New Hampshire, Three Chimneys Inn is the perfect base for your New England adventure. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 178 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.83
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 7.34
Overall Experience: 9.31
E
Elizabeth couple us
8
Pros:

The room was specious and comfortable

Cons:

There was NO hot water!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Liliana couple us
9
2025-11-24 via Nuitee
M
Marti-Ann solo_traveller us
10
Historical Inn, great staff, great room
Pros:

The staff was amazing from check in to check out. They were very accommodating and helpful. The pillows were great. Will definitely come back. Love the history behind the inn.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
M
Michele
10
Can’t say enough great things about this place
Pros:

Historical Inn with lots of character—very clean, great staff, great food—a real gem!

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
D
Deborah-Jo couple us
10
2025-10-13 via Nuitee
J
Jamie
10
Pros:

It was perfect!

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
K
KRISTIN
10
Pros:

Loved everything

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
E
Eric
8
Pros:

Great location to UNH for campus. Walk to football stadium was easy and only takes about 20 minutes. Peaceful setting. Easy and no additional fee for parking. Was greated by team of staff who walked us to our room.

Things to improve: Please make sure the room is clean. Ours was dusty in the bathroom and main room. Cobwebs on ceiling, in bathroom and next to bed with a spider on it. Queen bed mattress was bouncy.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
J
Jose
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

It was a nice quaint hotel. It was comfortable and the rooms were nice. However, I expected better breakfast from a place that touts itself as a B&B. It was just plain bagels and cereal.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie family
10
Pros:

The property was very quaint, but some may be off out with the cemetery being so close.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth Robert
10
Great Stay
Pros:

The historical house really made it a special stay. The staff both at the hotel and the bar/grill were friendly, and shared great stories of the home. Durham is a fantastic town with great history that the Durham Historical Association, which is just down from the hotel proudly displays. I will definitely return.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
J
JohnT5261FO Family Weston, Connecticut
4
Promise not kept
Pros:

The inn is a historical landmark in the center of Durham. The location is great and the building and grounds are beautiful. We found the inn staff friendly and welcoming. We had dinner at the tavern which was good. However, our dog-friendly room was in a dark basement at the back of the property. The beds were very creaky and we found that in the early morning our room did not have hot water. That was fixed after a call to the front desk. The included breakfast was the most basic I have ever had in a hotel or inn. Just coffee and plain bagels individually packaged in a ziploc bag. It wouldn't be much more trouble to provide some fresh fruit and cereals, or even scrambled eggs. This inn could be a destination with minimal investment.

2025-07-14 via Tripadvisor
K
Karyn couple us
10
We were in NH for a wedding
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing!!

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
G
Gregory couple us
8
Pros:

I did not specifically ask for a quiet room.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
G
Gregory family with young children us
8
Convenient to UNH
Pros:

Location was perfect-close to UNH.
Breakfasts left a lot to be desired- no protein except yogurt which I do not eat!

Cons:

The bed creaked
Tub rim was so high, my husband had to help me climb over the rim
Breakfast lacked substantial protein

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
J
Joseph young couple us
10
Waking up in this old world inn and having an excellent breakfast. Especially love the waffles. I had two of them each m
Pros:

What a cool place, love the history behind the buildings.

Cons:

No problem with anything

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
W
William young couple us
9
Superb
2025-06-02 via Nuitee
K
karen partner
8
Pros:

Lots of charm! Staff so friendly and hy

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
P
Paivi young couple us
8
Very good
2025-06-01 via Nuitee
H
Heather young couple us
9
Superb
2025-05-03 via Nuitee