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Hotel Thaxter

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near The Music Hall

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Room 6 - Verse
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated
Room 15 - Couplet | Bathroom
In the heart of downtown, Hotel Thaxter offers a sophisticated retreat with a bar and restaurant. Indulge in rejuvenating spa services or connect with friends using free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff, prime shopping location, and pristine property condition.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is €333
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Room 7 - Verse

Room 7 - Verse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6 - Verse

Room 6 - Verse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 15 - Couplet

Room 15 - Couplet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 1 - Ballad

Room 1 - Ballad

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 12 - Sonnet

Room 12 - Sonnet

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 3 - Couplet

Room 3 - Couplet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4 - Couplet

Room 4 - Couplet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 2 - Couplet

Room 2 - Couplet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 9 - Verse

Room 9 - Verse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 14 - Haiku

Room 14 - Haiku

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11 - Haiku

Room 11 - Haiku

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 5 - Verse

Room 5 - Verse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 13 - Haiku

Room 13 - Haiku

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 10 - Verse

Room 10 - Verse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8 - Verse

Room 8 - Verse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 978 reviews
The price is €196
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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About the area

Map
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Music Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prescott Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 36 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 43 min drive
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional) - 52 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 66 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 66 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Durham Station - 21 min drive
  • Exeter Station - 23 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

Hotel Thaxter puts you within a 10-minute drive of Market Square and Water Country. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Nichinan, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1867
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Smart television
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Travel cot

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Printer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Nichinan – This sushi bar specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 25 March 2025 to 2 June 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 55 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 40.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Thaxter offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Thaxter does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Thaxter?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Thaxter?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 40.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Thaxter?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Thaxter?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hampton Beach Casino (22-min drive) and Ocean Gaming Casino (22-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Thaxter and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include The Music Hall (1-min walk) and Market Square (2-min walk), along with Prescott Park (8-min walk) and Seacoast Repertory Theatre (9-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Thaxter?

Yes, Nichinan offers Japanese cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Thaxter like?

Hotel Thaxter is in Downtown, a short 2-minute walk from Market Square and 5 minutes' walk from Portsmouth Brewery. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Hotel Thaxter Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Boutique hotel
Store
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Parking
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Amenities

What guests liked

  • The property's on-site restaurant, Nichinan, was exceptional, offering high-end dining and a great bonus for guests. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique hotel!

This is one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The interior design is perfection. Location is ideal with short walks to amazing shops and restaurants. The staff is incredible- so kind and helpful and available 24-7. The hotel is immaculate. We can’t wait to come back!
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fun stay

Good times
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, and a great stay
Jillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and hosts
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot

I loved staying in this hotel. The location was perfect, room was more than comfortable and very cozy, nice touches throughout the lobby area and the room itself. I will be back.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and comfortable

Stylish and clean! This is our second stay at the Hotel Thaxter and we definitely will return. Such a convenient place to stay to see a show at the Music Hall, visit the shops, or dine in one of the many restaurants in Portsmouth.
Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly lovely little boutique hotel. Great rooms and amenities. Perfect location.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and beautiful room!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful boutique hotel right in downtown Portsmouth. Our room and amenities were top notch. I highly recommend!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small & wonderful

Lovely folks - great town
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is adorable. Very clean and comfortable. The only negative is the lack of parking.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful property! Our room was great and the added amenities were very nice! I loved the Nespresso machine and water and treats in the lobby! We plan to stay here again when we go back to Portsmouth.
Melanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay.

Beautiful hotel, great location, and friendly staff.
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Friendly staff and room was immaculate
nikolina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good location very clean property great staff
greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option for business or vacation.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Art deco boutique

What a well appointed, French art deco, lovely boutique hotel. Just off the Main Street in Portsmouth, it was convenient, quiet and quaint. Will definitely get more stays there.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place in great location
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique hotel with nice finished and helpful staff. Walkable to everything.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The on-site restaurant is terrific
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with terrific staff
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, hip, live the decor, great stay in Portsmouth.
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay there again
Rachel, 1-night trip