Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Excellent restaurant
Cons:
Dirty rooms reported
Limited staff availability
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.79
Some reviews mention dirty rooms and poor maintenance.
Service
9.96
Most reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful, despite some availability issues.
Location
10
The hotel is well-located near downtown attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms are generally described as clean, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.78
Good amenities including heated bathroom floors and a Japanese restaurant on-site.
Value for Money
8.75
Valet parking and additional fees were mentioned; some found it worthwhile.
Food and Beverage
9.79
Restaurant on-site received positive feedback, especially for its Japanese cuisine.
Overall Experience
10
Most guests had a pleasant experience overall despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel Thaxter, located in Portsmouth, offers a luxurious stay just 26 km from Ogunquit Playhouse. The property boasts a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant, and a bar. Each room features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy room service, a concierge service, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is allergy-free, providing a safe environment for all visitors. Additionally, some rooms include a seating area for relaxation after a long day of exploring.

Nearby Attractions
Explore attractions like Mount Agamenticus and Ogunquit Museum of American Art, both just 26 km away. With Portsmouth International at Pease Airport a short 7 km from the hotel, convenience and comfort await at Hotel Thaxter.

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 310 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.79
Service: 9.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.78
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.79
Overall Experience: 10
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marc • couple • us
9
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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allison • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Radtke • extended_group • ch
10
Lovely place to stay in downtown Portsmouth.
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
10
An Elegamt strap back in time with all the luxuries needed
Pros:

Everything

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • us
10
Pros:

Perfect location and beautifully decorated for the holidays

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Tour51390910825 • Couples • Boston, Massachusetts
10
Swanky and Cozy
Pros:

This small boutique hotel of 15 rooms is the perfect spot to stay if you visit Portsmouth. Close to bars 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!

2025-12-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Szakacs • couple • us
9
A nice cozy place for a night in downtown Portsmouth, NH
Pros:

Easy walk to main attractions of downtown Portsmouth. Great little Japanese restaurant in the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Valet parking ($40 per night).

Cons:

Not their fault, but the weather forced us to reduce our stay to a single night with departure after breakfast.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • us
10
2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • us
10
2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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W7672CJdaniellec • Solo travel • North Conway, Conway, New Hampshire
10
Great Hotel!
Pros:

I had a really nice stay at Hotel Thaxter! This place has such character. The room was clean and had great amenities such as a heated bathroom floor! I also really appreciated the sparkling water on tap in the lobby. The extra charge for parking was well worth it, as you park on the side of the building to unload and the staff moves your car for you. I will stay here again the next time I’m in the area.

2025-11-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Roger • solo_traveller • ch
9
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
10
2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
6
Pros:

A characterful older building with modern style rooms. Central location.

Cons:

No hot water in our room. Ended up having to change rooms.
No parking on site. Hotel charges 40 dollars per night for off site parking.

2025-10-21 • via Nuitee
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191marlar • Solo travel
10
Lovely hotel!
Pros:

Lovely hotel! Attentive staff. Comfortable rooms. Updated bathrooms. And great restaurant on site. Take the parking option!

2025-10-10 • via Tripadvisor
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CATHERINE • couple • us
9
Very Nice . Has character.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Nice Staff . Nice size room and bathroom. Extra towels . Large shower and bathroom . Walkable to restaurants and town.

Cons:

No parking at hotel for larger car.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
9
Cons:

Staff was friendly, but not always available in person . . . contact thru text when not at desk

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Chris • partner
10
Pros:

I can’t comment on the staff because their check-in just requires you to use your phone number to access the building and your room but the hotel was excellent. The rooms have no outside noise so if you’re a light sleeper, it’s the perfect spot. I got into Portsmouth long before my check-in time so I parked in a nearby garage which ended up costing the same amount that the hotel charges ($40/nt). You’re a block away from all the shops and restaurants and a short walk to Badger’s Island in Maine where you can get drinks and/or a bite to eat and a short walk to the town hall where they had a nice little farmers market Saturday morning

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Excursion01711666691 • Couples • Duluth, Minnesota
10
Loved it!
Pros:

Great people, cute place, and a great night sleep! Parking is a little more difficult. Make sure to read all of your e-mails they send you. If you like Japanese food the restaurant that is attached is really good. They worked with us on all of my food allergies.

2025-09-25 • via Tripadvisor
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248maryannes • Couples
2
Worst hotel ever experienced
Pros:

Room was dirty and ac was broken. Room smelled bad. Only someone at the desk from 8-8 so any problem is your problem. The manager was rude and unprofessional. Only stayed 1 of 2 nights booked. Would NOT recommend to anyone. Worst hotel experience of my life. Had to call my cc company to help get a refund. Disgusting

2025-09-13 • via Tripadvisor