The Bow Hotel

Property class: 4
City centre hotel, steps from Warner House

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You'll be in a fantastic location at The Bow Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Market Square and Warner House. Also, Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a large window, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a floor lamp.

Petite Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a large window, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a floor lamp.

Gallery Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a mirror.

King Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the city through a window, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Gallery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prescott Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 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) - 56 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 73 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 74 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Exeter Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Popovers on the Square - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Surf Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at The Bow Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Market Square and Warner House. Also, Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Off-site parking within 49 ft (USD 35 per night)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Virtual front desk

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 is available.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean Gaming Casino (23-min drive) is 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 (2-min walk), along with Prescott Park (3-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 3 minutes' walk from Prescott Park. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Bow Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice little boutique hotel in Portsmouth. Great location near the coastline and downtown.
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8/10 Very good

Great accommodations, walkable to restaurants and shops in Portsmouth, great views, loved the stay!
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8/10 Very good

Parking was convenient. Walkable to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

So easy! Great rooms! Self serve and helpful staff with any questions! Very comfortable beds and best best location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Right in the heart of all the action. Clean rooms
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8/10 Very good

Location was great — very walkable to everything in town. The room was small but functional, and nicely renovated. The wifi was spotty. Note that you’ll have to pay $35 for parking or find street parking (for a single night, street parking across the street is cheaper).
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8/10 Very good

It was a nice clean room. Not having front desk was a little strange, but they sent check in instructions and were very good at responding to text messages. Location was excellent, easy to walk to shops and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here. Room is small, but packed with amenities like bathrobes, iron with ironing board, wine opener with glasses, and quality soaps, lotions, and shampoo. The location is IDEAL for walking the area with Prescott Park and many choices for restaurants. Communication with staff was excellent. Definitely worth paying the $35 for parking right across the street. We would stay here again and recommend to friends.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location Cool accommodations
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful and paid attention to detail!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and very responsive staff. Would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and location. Will stay again.
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8/10 Very good

The property was well located, very nice and updated room, comfortable temp in very hot temperature when we stayed, great bed and sheets
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend. Clean, comfortable and convenient location.
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6/10 Good

Attractive location but unconventional set up; lacked lobby and on-site staff. Room was small but chic and fashionably appointed. Tiny bathroom had nice shower and toiletries. A/C could not be controlled individually. We enjoyed proximity to nice dining options but would not likely return given what we spent on the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

No staff, just check in with code. Easy to find. Walk to lots of nearby restaurants
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6/10 Good

The room was clean and the hotel is in a great location. The only downside was the view from our room. The pictures made it seem like the hotel and room view would be waterfront. My window looked out right into another building.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean enough, location was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location, comfortable beds, spacious rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can’t beat location; so close to all shopping and dining, yet secluded on a quiet street. Rooms have all been upgraded; comfortable, clean, thoughtful details. No staff onsite, but responsive.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and comfortable, quiet, very close to Portsmouth's adorable downtown. No front desk, but easy checkin and the staff was very responsive through the hotels.com app and via text message. Excellent self-serve espresso machine in the lounge -- best hotel coffee I've ever had!
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay was great and location was perfect!
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8/10 Very good

Parking was easy but on the street, not particularly secure, and expensive - $35/day. I didn’t check that before I made the reservation - much to my dismay. I never met any staff but they were very responsive. The coffee/rec area was very nice. The rooms were very tasteful, clean, and comfortable. Great location.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, the check-in was easy, and the overall accommodations were nice. What would make it even better is if the bed was not quite so soft.
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was spotless in its cleanliness. Thre lighting and amenities felt like true peace and made for a great atmosphere for relaxation.