The Hotel Portsmouth
Modern Design & Lively — Victorian shell, contemporary New England interior. Nautical accents, bold wallpaper, leather seating, and American flag motifs give it a cheerful coastal-patriotic character without tipping into kitsch.
Book the Garden One Bedroom Suite if you're bringing a dog — it's the only pet-friendly room
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels listed. The original 1881 Sise mansion is one of Portsmouth's landmark buildings, and the hotel is the go-to boutique option in a city that punches way above its weight for food and history. Free parking and free breakfast at this price point is genuinely unusual.
A 32-room boutique hotel inside an 1881 Stick Style Victorian mansion on the edge of Portsmouth's historic center. Lark Hotels took over the property, renovated it in 2014 and again in 2024, threading contemporary design — curated art, eco-conscious materials, re-purposed antiques — through the Queen Anne bones of the original house. The result sits somewhere between a B&B and a proper boutique hotel: personal enough to know your name, polished enough to have 42-inch smart TVs and Lather toiletries in every room.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Deluxe King
Deluxe-category king room with enhanced features. Part of the newly refreshed 2024 inventory with curated art and eco-conscious materials.
King
Garden One Bedroom Suite
The hotel's only pet-friendly accommodation, with access to the outdoor patio area. Dogs permitted at $50/night; dogs must be leashed in all outdoor common areas and never left alone in the room.
King
Haymarket Room
Named after historic Haymarket Square where the hotel sits. A characterful room option for guests who want the Victorian setting without a suite price.
Queen
Historic King
Named to reflect its position within the original 1881 Victorian structure, likely featuring preserved architectural details such as original millwork or period character.
King
King
The entry-level king option in the Victorian mansion. Comes with plush linens, 42-inch smart TV, free WiFi, Lather bath products, waffle kimono robe, hairdryer, umbrella, wine glasses, and a corkscrew.
King
King Accessible
A ground-floor room adapted for guests with limited mobility. The hotel also has accessible walkways at the back entrance and elevators throughout the property.
King
Loft One Bedroom Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a loft layout — one of the hotel's signature room types, offering more volume and character than a standard room.
King
Penthouse King Suite
The hotel's top-tier single suite. Spacious and singular, it sleeps between 4 and 6 guests. A good pick for groups or special occasions.
KingSoaking Tub King Studio
A studio-format king room featuring a soaking tub — a popular upgrade for couples looking for something special without committing to a full suite.
KingSuperior King
A step up from the standard King, with upgraded positioning or features within the historic mansion building.
KingTwo Bedroom King Suite
A premium two-bedroom suite with king beds in both rooms. Well-suited for family trips or two-couple groups wanting a shared but private space.
KingTwo Bedroom Suite
A two-bedroom configuration for groups or families. Sleeps 4–6 guests.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel produces a staff-curated guide to Portsmouth covering restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions. iPads in each room are pre-loaded with local recommendations as well.
Hotel-recommended activity: daytime history sails or evening concert cruises along the Piscataqua River with the Gundalow Company, just steps from the property.
A self-guided walking trail through Portsmouth's historic downtown, passing key landmarks within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Hotel-recommended: a living history museum half a mile away with four centuries of restored New England homes and working artisan demonstrations.
Hotel-recommended whale-watching tours departing from nearby Rye with local captain Pete Reynolds.
A full-size pool table in the guest-only basement bar, Lucy & John's. Available whenever the bar is open.
The hotel hosts weddings, family gatherings, and corporate retreats using its outdoor patio and interior spaces. Versatile setups for intimate to mid-size events.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevators throughout the property. Accessible back entrance walkway and a ground-floor accessible king room available.
Versatile on-site spaces for weddings, celebrations, corporate retreats, and private events of various sizes.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property — in rooms and all common areas.
All rooms feature a 42-inch flatscreen Smart TV pre-configured for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and other streaming platforms.
A furnished outdoor patio with blue and white striped umbrellas — good for warm-weather stays and used as event space for weddings and private gatherings.
Free self-parking available on-site for all hotel guests. A genuine rarity for a downtown boutique hotel in a walkable city center.
Dogs permitted in the Garden One Bedroom Suite only, at $50 per dog per night. Dogs must be leashed in all outdoor common areas and cannot be left alone in the room.
A dedicated listening room with a curated playlist and pool table — available to guests as part of the Lucy & John's lounge experience.
A small in-hotel boutique stocking hand-picked locally made goods and Portsmouth-inspired items. Good for gifts or picking up something to take home.
Complimentary daily housekeeping service included with all stays.
Personalized round-the-clock front desk and concierge services, including local recommendations.
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