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Located in Portsmouth, 16 miles from Ogunquit Playhouse, Hotel Thaxter provides accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, each room comes with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Hotel Thaxter have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a seating area. All rooms include a safety deposit box. Casino Ballroom is 16 miles from the accommodation, while Mount Agamenticus is 16 miles away. Portsmouth International at Pease Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Portsmouth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julia
    the United States the United States
    Stunning decor and amazing spot. Easy check in and check out
  • Becky
    the United States the United States
    I loved the special touches that seemed like a little extra care was put into the room like the white noise machine and the lighted magnifying mirror in the bathroom. I also loved being able to control the temperature- the directions were easy to...
  • John
    the United States the United States
    Hotel Thaxter offers style and comfort in a convenient location in downtown Portsmouth. Our room, while on the small side, had good amenities and a strong shower (always a plus for us). Our overnight stay was quiet and provided good sleep on a...
  • Christine
    the United States the United States
    Loved the guest room; location was perfect; staff was warm and friendly!
  • Lisa
    the United States the United States
    Very clean room. and unique furnishings Coffee bar and clean water People that worked there were friendly and helpful
  • Jennifer
    the United States the United States
    Such a cute hotel. Our room was perfect and had everything we needed. The staff was incredibly pleasant and helpful.
  • Kelley
    the United States the United States
    The location the staff the communication prior thr room the shower the lobby
  • Jane
    the United States the United States
    We have visited the hotel several times, the service is consistently great.
  • Teresa
    the United States the United States
    Very cool hotel. Fabulous location. Small room but had everything we needed. The employees were so incredibly nice. Older boutique hotel.
  • Christopher
    the United States the United States
    Very quaint transformation of an old church. Great staff, incredibly helpful all around great find

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Nichinan
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel Thaxter
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs $40 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Hotel Thaxter takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Hotel Thaxter 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.

FAQs about Hotel Thaxter

  • Hotel Thaxter is 1,650 feet from the center of Portsmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Thaxter is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Hotel Thaxter include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Hotel Thaxter may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Thaxter offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
  • Hotel Thaxter has 1 restaurant:

    • Nichinan