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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, all rooms are equipped 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. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. Casino Ballroom is 16 miles from Hotel Thaxter, 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 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Portsmouth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    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
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the guest room; location was perfect; staff was warm and friendly!
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Very clean room. and unique furnishings Coffee bar and clean water People that worked there were friendly and helpful
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Such a cute hotel. Our room was perfect and had everything we needed. The staff was incredibly pleasant and helpful.
  • Kelley
    United States of America United States of America
    The location the staff the communication prior thr room the shower the lobby
  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    We have visited the hotel several times, the service is consistently great.
  • Teresa
    United States of America United States of America
    Very cool hotel. Fabulous location. Small room but had everything we needed. The employees were so incredibly nice. Older boutique hotel.
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Very quaint transformation of an old church. Great staff, incredibly helpful all around great find
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    We liked everything about it! And also interesting and excellent Japanese fusion restaurant downstairs! The staff could not have been nicer. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
  • Terri
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was ideal, walking distance to everything.

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, 9.6

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
Cancelation 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

  • 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
  • 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