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Hotel Thaxter

4.0 star property

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Room 6 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Room 13 - Haiku | Bathroom | Hair dryer, bathrobes, heated floors, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • The Music Hall
    1 min walk
  • Market Square
    2 min walk
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail
    4 min walk
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Room 7 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 7 - Verse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 6 - Verse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 15 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 15 - Couplet

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 1 - Ballad | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 1 - Ballad

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 12 - Sonnet | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 12 - Sonnet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 3 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 3 - Couplet

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 4 - Couplet

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 2 - Couplet | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 2 - Couplet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 9 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 9 - Verse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 14 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 14 - Haiku

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 11 - Haiku

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 5 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 5 - Verse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 13 - Haiku | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 13 - Haiku

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 10 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 10 - Verse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8 - Verse | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room 8 - Verse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

With a stay at Hotel Thaxter, you'll be centrally located in Portsmouth, steps from The Music Hall and Market Square. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Prescott Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

What's nearby

  • The Music Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Thaxter

Art Deco Portsmouth hotel in Downtown with spa services
Hotel Thaxter offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and bicycle tour information.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Nichinan, a sushi bar which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Nichinan - This sushi bar specializes 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Nichinan

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Thaxter Hotel
Hotel Thaxter Portsmouth
Hotel Thaxter Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 155 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable!
Adorable quaint hotel minutes from everything. Staff was super friendly . Room was clean, beds were comfortable and so were the pillows. Would recommend . We stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arsineh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikolina

Traveled with partner
Great location! Friendly staff and room was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe, Hanover

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel stay was one of the best stays I have ever had. Beautifully appointed and equipped. Very friendly and professional. Comfortable and homey feel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful unique property. Nice size rooms and great in-room amenities. Only negative was parking, we parked across the street in metered parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came for our honeymoon and greatly enjoyed our visit. The one thing that would really improve the rooms is if they had mini fridges. We had a cooler and tried to keep everything on ice but having a fridge would be so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely returning!
Clean, comfortable and lovely room and hotel. Great location - easy walk to all that downtown Portsmouth has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel!
Absolutely wonderful stay! Great location, we were able to walk everywhere. The staff was kind and helpful. We also relied heavily on the ‘locals list’ on the hotels website and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Somerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous boutique hotel in a nice walkable area with shops and dining. Excellent service. The restaurant in the hotel, Nichinan, was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel so much! Beautifully decorated, lovely staff, perfect location, and lots of attention to detail. Great coffee in the lobby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this place! I would stay here again without hesitation! Great staff, very walkable and beautiful, clean rooms! We stayed in room 1 and loved it! Book it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right in the center of downtown Portsmouth and all the shopping dining and entertainment is close by. The hotel itself is charming and well maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location very clean property great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for business or vacation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Big clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great building and nicely appointed. Enjoyed the self-check in and self-check out process. It was convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in the heart of Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Cornwall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very cool - our room was great. I appreciated the texts letting us know about parking and checking in with us during our stay. I liked the bottle of water in our room and close to get places to eat. Try the wilder if you like gin drinks. Bed was comfy and we both slept great. Wouldn’t know the hotel was sold out it was nice and quiet. Nespresso machine in lobby for am with to go cups.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seemed newly renovated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Great experience
Outstanding Hotel Even better outstanding staff!!! These folks are super.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024