The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867
  • Rochester Opera House
    5 min walk
  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
    2 min walk
  • Dover Transportation Center
    16 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Business Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Governor's Inn

Inn with free breakfast, a quick walk to Rochester Opera House
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, free newspapers and wedding services are on-site.
The Governor's Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Governor's Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rochester Opera House. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Rochester Opera House and 14 minutes on foot from Rochester Common
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Governor's Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Rochester inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Spaulding Steak & Ale – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner.
The Garage – This restaurant only serves lunch.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • The Garage

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 100.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Governor's Inn Rochester
Governor's Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn
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The Governor's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 820 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 820 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 820 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 820 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 820 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, I was immediately greeted by an exceptionally friendly host who saw that I was tired and made my check in and dining experience easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara, Hamburg

Liked: Amenities
Very impressed with this property. Much more than I expected for the price. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

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

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional cordial and pleasant. Took time to talk with guests. Breakfast was Continental but seating was in lovely dining room. Four of us has dinner there. All were more than satisfied with service and delicious meals. The Governor's Inn was exceptional clean and well maintained. We will definitely return when we are in the area. It is a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful stay. Very nice property. Lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about this place and would choose it again if staying in Rochester.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John (jack)

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property is old and smells old. The mattresses need to be changed as they are ancient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Inn
Wonderfull colonial era converted house. A real gem. Staff was wondeful and the onsite restauarant was fabulous. Food was excellent and bery reasonably priced. Would highly reccomend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel in nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. Such a cute place. Walls are a little thin, but that comes with staying at an Inn, so it wasn't a huge issue. Will definitely stay here agin while I'm in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a restaurant in this hotel with very good food and drinks. Everything was clean and neat. My only complaint would be that the room had a strange odor. I think it was probably the cleaning products they used.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Quaint New England spot- restaurant was excellent and very reasonable. If you’re in the area-would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful early 20th century inn. Clean, quiet and comfortable for a one night stay while attending a wedding in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very old historic property. If you love history, you’ll love it. If you want chrome and glass, not the place for you. The rooms are clean and charming. The restaurant has a great menu with lots of options. I never had a bad meal. Lots of spaces to sit quietly and read both inside and out. The staff is just brilliant. My next trip to NH, I’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with family
Beds were hard. Only had one day where the bed was made up. Not old age user friendly. Staff was very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place to stay. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has an old style that I enjoyed and so did lots of other folks as the place was busy with outdoor events which weren't loud once I was in my room. The outdoor area was super festive with twinkle lights. It was a bit hard to find parking Sat night. The room and bathroom were clean and comfy. I felt safe. My only complaint was I wish there was a mini fridge in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dwight

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and historic, first Inn of NH. Watch out for the third floor room, while it’s spacious and a comfortable suite, it has a sloping ceiling with eaves. Plenty of hiking trails. Coffee service was spotty, only mostly 8-10. Continental breakfast. Kuerig in lobby was broken and not repaired over a four day span. Would be really nice to have hard boiled eggs for lactose intolerant folks.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has breakfast included! It is quiet but there are weekend activities like Murder Mysteries, theatre, bands at the garage bar, lunch and dinner at the Steak and Ale on the premises or easy walk downtown. The rooms are cute and clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, centrally located and great common areas for our family and friends to visit with us and for us to relax after
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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