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Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 323 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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Chris • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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amitai • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

The location, the cleanliness, great WiFi

Cons:

The window can’t be opened, the top. Is a bit small.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
9
The shower in the bathroom was quite treacherous and needs to have a mat to prevent slipping and the carpet needs upgrad
Pros:

Good location and really enjoyed the Nichinan restaurant. That is why we stayed here.

Cons:

Parking was not available for our van.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
Pleasant stay due to pleasant staff.
Pros:

Quirky cool decor.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Shin • extended_group • us
10
Overall, the stay was excellent!
Pros:

Very stylish. Conveniently located. Easy to check in & out.

Cons:

No personnel at the front desk after 8pm.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Robine • couple • us
9
Comfortable, friendly
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • us
9
It was a very good choice for a one-night stay in Portsmouth.
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful! The hotel provides very good suggestions for restaurants within walking distance.
And very close to major shopping street, riverfront, and downtown music venues.

Cons:

No parking on-site, and extra charge for off-site parking.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • us
7
Pleasant, historical but limited and expansive.
Pros:

The room was small but nice and had a heated bathroom floor. Cute theming and pleasant interior.

Cons:

The front desk person was a bit indifferent to us. She wore headphones for much of our first interaction. Not mean but not friendly or helpful really. The whole tone of our email interactions was brusque as well. Our parking question was “denied”. Odd.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • us
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Marissa • solo_traveller • us
10
Verry nice !!!
Pros:

Rooms location stuff

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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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