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Ale House Inn

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • The Music Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Petite Queen | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Petite Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Front of property

The Hotel Portsmouth

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (921)
The price is CHF 165
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
The Hotel Portsmouth

About this property

Ale House Inn

Hotel in Portsmouth, steps from Market Square
Concierge services, express check-in and express check-out are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ale House Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Ale House Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Market Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Market Square and Warner House
Ale House Inn offers its guests concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Portsmouth hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 35 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night (49 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Ale House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 420 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service, big clean room with comfy bed and lovely view, great downtown location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Love the uniqueness. Great communication w easy check in. Loved the room, the location, and the cool common spaces and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice, and the location is good. There's no one at the desk past 6-ish. It took me three phones and a couple of texts to figure out the keys to the room, but it was a minor inconvenience. I will definitely stay here again when I get back to Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maryellen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t ever stay here again yikes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ok hotel, great location
The convenient location was the best part of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great
The room was larger than it appeared in pictures. Bed was comfortable and it was such a cool spot to stay. Walking distance from downtown life. Parking was a nightmare. They charge you for parking which I find absurd when you’re paying to stay there. Parking should be included in the cost of your stay. Instructions in the email said you could park at the church on Saturday nights as long as you move before 7 a.m. and we left at 6:45. Word of advice just pay their $35 parking fee or you’ll wind up with a $68 parking ticket like we did.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Twentynine Palms

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint lodging in a superb location. Friendly staff, wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel F, Syracuse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a remote staff and remote entry facility. Our room was quite small, but others are larger. The price is a bit high for a place with very little amenities. Excellent location in Portsmouth! Fantastic live theater in the basement of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
The price was a little high, especially for the size of the room and lack of amenities, and we had to pay extra for parking. The bed was just a mattress on slats, and was therefore rather uncomfortable, although there were plenty of pillows. The valve in the shower wasn't working well, so most of the water went straight down the drain rather than through the showerhead. Cannot beat the convenience of the location, however, as we were there for a show at Seacoast Rep. It was also within very easy walking distance of our dinner reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

carlina

Travelled with partner
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have never met nicer people to deal with than the staff at The Ale House. They were accommodating, helpful, flexible and so sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location! Carpets desperately needed cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel in downtown Portsmouth
Parking was an issue at first, but it was resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nickolas

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are very misleading. Room was very small and needed maintenance. Staff was kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024