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Hotel Thaxter

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Deluxe Penthouse | Bathroom | Hair dryer, heated floors, towels, soap
Room 4 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Deluxe Penthouse | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

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15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacoast Repertory Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room 5 - Verse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 5 - Verse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 2 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 2 - Couplet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 1 - Ballad | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 1 - Ballad

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 11 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 11 - Haiku

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 12 - Sonnet | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 12 - Sonnet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 6 - Verse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 6 - Verse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 7 - Verse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 7 - Verse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 8 - Verse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 8 - Verse

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 9 - Verse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 9 - Verse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 10 - Verse | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 10 - Verse

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 13 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 13 - Haiku

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 14 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 14 - Haiku

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 3 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 3 - Couplet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 4 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 4 - Couplet

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 15 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room 15 - Couplet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Penthouse | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Deluxe Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Penthouse | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Deluxe Penthouse

  • City view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Penthouse | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Superior Penthouse

  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Thaxter

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and express check-in. Change of towels is available on request
Hotel Thaxter offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Hotel Thaxter's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Market Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Nichinan, a sushi bar that serves Japanese cuisine
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the location
  • Steps from The Music Hall and Market Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Thaxter also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Hotel Thaxter was completed in December 2022.

This 4-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

Nichinan – This sushi bar specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Nichinan

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1867
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 55 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Hotel Thaxter Hotel

Hotel Thaxter Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 258 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely suite, and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the region. I have stayed many times. I will never stay anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Charlestown

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

THOMAS

Room #15. Multiple times key code didn’t initially work to enter room as well as front door to the hotel. Bathroom was freezing never warmed up. Multiple bins from restaurant right outside room windows meant an early wake up call from the garbage truck. Had a personal item missing after valet. Staff denied of course, manager apologized and thanked me for bringing items to her attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, clean, well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was smaller than we thought by the pics. Place was cute and clean. A few annoyances. Toilet paper roll kept falling off holder. Needed to be fixed or replaced. Pillows were not very comfortable. No support. Its a little noisy at times with the traffic and people talking on the street where the restaurant is. It was in a good location to the downtown area. Easy to walk to. Right next door to the Library Restaurant which is where we had dinner. Easy to check in and out. Overall good experience . I would recommend this place😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Bart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nothing like the photos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a helpful staff in a great location. Convenient to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Thaxter is very nice. The room was clean, modern with a very nice bathroom, large shower, comfortable bed, and friendly, attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing stay. We took advantage of the close proximity to stores and coffee. We loved Nichinan, which is the restaurant attached and it was absolutely delicious. Will come back and stay in a different room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Portsmouth is vibrant, Thaxter is a great place to stay. Charming and in a historic building. Great Japanese restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025