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Reviews of Ale House Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America

#13 of 24 hotels in Portsmouth

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 293 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    7.0
    Very nice, comfortable place to stay for fantastic shopping and excellent restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to pay an extra charge for parking at $35/ night. Did not see any maid service during our stay of 3 nights… needed to get our own replacement towels.

    Very comfortable beds, clean, friendly staff and close to shopping and restaurants. The help was very helpful in recommending fantastic restaurants!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee available every morning

    Having hot coffee on premises was great but was not available on Sunday.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very tiny room with very small window Bathroom needed updates

    Great location with paid parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    7.0
    Very good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A real window

    Location was AWESOME!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking charge

    Location and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awesome place.. I'm not going to share the secret, i will definitely go out of my way to be back!!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    9.0
    Very cool very casual very fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awesome little community lounge. Really neat draft hot and cold coffee station. Complimentary baskets of goods and supplies and snacks. Also the self check in is the easiest. And the Inn is located in a historical building that also hosts a theater/showroom venue.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    8.0
    Great Location. Small but comfortable room. Plenty to do within walking distance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Carpet in room could have been cleaner. Rooms are very small. A small ironing board was provided but no iron.

    Great location. Everything was within walking distance. Great restaurants around. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little dingy - i.e. a curtain hook had come off it's screws, grout was a little stained.

    Very friendly staff, great location, good value, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    7.0
    Convenient Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was small. Mattress was just ok.

    Location is great. Lobby area is cute.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location for walking anywhere in town. Overall a good and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was uncomfortable, but linens were super soft. Shower and sink drain were very slow-tub filled when showering.

    Nice and quiet, great location. A bit of a hassle to feed meter on the street, but better than $35 a nite to park. Worked out fine.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    9.0
    Cozy inn, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Honestly everything was cozy and nice. No hair dryer but I travel with one. It would be fun if the tap had beer vs nitro coffee. LOL

    The location is fantastic to explore Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The Inn offers a parking package for additional fee which is very convenient. This was a repeat visit. Quiet traditional rooms. Neat little lobby with coffee/tea/water and little snacks/granola bars 24/7. There are books on local history, tourist info and games. Very cozy when your fellow traveler is napping or not awake yet. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    9.0
    With the exception of the above comments, we enjoyed our stay and will consider another time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    was a little surprised that there was no daily maid service. Congregations of people on the street opposite the hotel were a disturbance I could have done without. The voices carry through open windows and are jarring at 5:30 to 6:30 in the morning.

    Didn't need the car to get to most attractions, restaurants, museums, cruises, etc. Coffee service was excellent and a nice touch.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful location but had its challenges
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was challenging, along with getting up the front steps.

    The location was excellent . .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room were in need of a little update if the paint. The parking doesn't include Sunday morning as the spots are rented from the church across the street, but the was free on street parking overnight until noon.

    Location was fantastic, staff was friendly and helpful, and the nitro coffee was nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    9.0
    Location was perfect and within a short walk to so many beautiful and enjoyable attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was quite genius to create a space for guests in the brick building that houses rooms. The room was simple and clean but had a college dorm room feel as far as quality of bed,desk,lighting and appliances for the price. It was a little awkward that check in desk was situated in a "closet" .

    The location was perfect. Staff was accommodating,friendly and professional even though they hold business hours-not available in late evening. The one room sitting area was cute and as pictured.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location for exploring vibrant Portsmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good bed and great location. Coffee and snacks freely available.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The location was fabulous. Communication and ease of checkin/check out was great. Aiden at the front desk was a big help on many levels. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location for a weekend getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Inn was perfectly located in the heart of the shopping and restaurants. It shares space with the Repertory Theater which is very convenient if you want to catch a show. The staff was easy to contact via phone or text as the key to the room is digital through an app. The woman I spoke with was friendly, helpful, and made sure we got into our room without any trouble. I would definitely stay at this property again!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful spot, friendly staff and authentic building with a nice Portsmouth feel to it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is quite expensive if you want to park next to the hotel. They make that clear in advance though, so you can calculate the total cost for your stay.

    The location is super! The staff was very friendly and the coffee was wonderful!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    7.0
    GOOD LOCATION
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The flight of stairs to enter the building This is difficult with bags Impossible for the handicapped The size of the bathroom The toilet tub/shower is small but usable for 1 person The sink is located next to the entryway A person at the sink is standing in front of the door and would be hit by anyone entering The room itself is small but usable

    The location The common room coffee & tea 24/7 the snacks

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect stay in Portsmouth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view wasn't good, but we weren't there for a view.

    Loved the location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The room was clean, and there was coffee, tea, and snacks in the small lounge.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    7.0
    it was a first trip to Portsmouth and it was nice to be able to enjoy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise level was hard to sleep with the other patrons doors closing loud.

    close to town

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The elevator was not working, but they were trying to repair it while we stayed there. The stairs were very steep and it was difficult to get our luggage up to the room. I'm sure it will be fine when the elevator is repaired. Room was small but it was a great value for the money.

    The location was prime! You can walk everywhere you want to go. There are many great restaurants, bars and shopping nearby.

    Stayed in April 2023

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