The Bow Hotel

4.0 star property
City centre hotel, steps from Warner House

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Interior entrance
City view from property
Interior
King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Located near Market Square, Ale House Inn offers a welcoming retreat with bike rentals and express check-in. Connect to in-room WiFi, and let the helpful staff take care of your needs during your stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is ฿8,184
฿8,880 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

Room options

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Gallery Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Petite Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Gallery King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prescott Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 35 min drive
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional) - 54 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 65 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 66 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Durham Station - 21 min drive
  • Exeter Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪River House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Street Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

At The Bow Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Market Square and Water Country. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; 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 in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
    • Off-site parking within 49 ft (USD 35 per night)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 1880

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 15 steps to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 35 per night (49 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Ale House Inn Portsmouth
Ale House Inn
Ale House Portsmouth
Ale House Hotel Portsmouth
Ale House Inn
The Bow Hotel Hotel
The Bow Hotel Portsmouth
The Bow Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Bow Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Bow Hotel?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

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

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

Is there an on-site casino at The Bow Hotel?

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 The Bow Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Market Square (1-min walk) and Warner House (1-min walk), along with Prescott Park (2-min walk) and Portsmouth Love Wall (4-min walk).

What's the area around The Bow Hotel like?

The Bow Hotel is in Downtown, a short 1-minute walk from Market Square and 2 minutes' walk from Prescott Park. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Bow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property's location offers easy access to numerous great restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Very good and convenient place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

Stay was great and location was perfect!
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful service, big clean room with comfy bed and lovely view, great downtown location
1-night trip

6/10

The convenient location was the best part of this hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Ale House was lovely! We had a nice room and the staff member working was very helpful with recommendations. I wish we had another night or two.
1-night trip

10/10

We will definitely stay here again. Very convenient location to our usual dining favorites. Simple but nicely done and comfortable and priced reasonably for a night out.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay
1-night trip

8/10

The area is excellent for a weekend stay
2-night trip

10/10

We enjoyed our stay here
1-night trip

8/10

Great location.
1-night trip

10/10

Quaint lodging in a superb location. Friendly staff, wonderful experience.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, comfortable accommodation
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay!
1-night trip

10/10

Great spot. Love the uniqueness. Great communication w easy check in. Loved the room, the location, and the cool common spaces and amenities.
1-night trip

6/10

Confusion with check-in / plumbing needed some attention. Staff is friendly, but seems like the place isn't managed well anymore.
1-night trip

8/10

Really great central location.
1-night trip

10/10

I had a great stay! Really cool place. Entire check-in process was very laidback. They even had a plugin fan in room if you are a person that needs noise for a restful sleep like myself.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely place to stay and walk everywhere in Portsmouth
2-night trip

10/10

Very great hospitality. Very unique stay. Close walk to everything, shops, resteraunts and waterfront.
1-night trip

10/10

It was a great location.
2-night trip

10/10

Loved the location and room.
2-night trip

10/10

Quaint cute place
1-night trip

10/10

A beautiful place to spend a few days.
2-night trip

6/10

Reserved a King bed and got a queen. Room was quite small. Bed was poorly made. Just because you asked for my opinion.
1-night trip

8/10

Cozy, yet centered. Slept very well in a sort of funky inn style.
2-night trip