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The Bow Hotel

4.0 star property
City-center hotel, steps from Warner House

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King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board - The Bow Hotel (Portsmouth)
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (5)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CNY884
CNY959 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

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

Petite Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Gallery Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

King Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Gallery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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The Hotel Portsmouth
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,000 reviews
The price is CNY1,138
CNY1,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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About the neighborhood

Map
121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Warner House - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 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-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 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

  • ‪The River House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surf Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cup Of Joe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Street Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

Located in the entertainment district, The Bow Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Portsmouth. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

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 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

    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Offsite parking within 49 ft (USD 35 per night)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Built in 1880

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 15 stairs 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/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 spots 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 onsite 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. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Bow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Designated parking was available and conveniently located across the street from the property. (8 reviews)
  • The property's location offers easy access to numerous great restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Parking was hassle free, perfect!! Room was basic, but very comfortable and lovely. Easy access and close to everything we love about Portsmouth. Great location. The minimal interaction with staff was very friendly.
Karen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very cute industrial chic with attention to detail, but our room was very small and all the furniture was quite low (for seniors). Digital check in, parking and location were all great.
D, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location, comfortable beds, spacious rooms.
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property offered great parking. It was very walkable to restaurants and shopping and the whole property was very clean and safe.
Stacey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay in Portsmouth was great. Everything is so walkable from the hotel, we enjoyed leaving our car parked across the street for a day. The hotel itself is beautiful and we specifically loved all the amenities, like the pantry, coffee maker and robes - nice touch. Would definitely come back here if I were to visit Portsmouth again.
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great experience in a great location in Portsmouth! If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable stay, that embodies a self service model, this is your place. They have a cozy lounge area with games and couches, a self serve coffee station as well as snacks that you can purchase. Very comfortable and our room was spacious. Good communication with staff. Will definitely stay here again in the future.
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very nice. View out the windows was bad, mechanical roof top, no water view.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was super convenient to everything in town and very comfortable.
michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not really full service hotel but great location.
Ty, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Interesting experience. Place was clean and we loved the decor and the bed was amazing. There was no front desk or attendants on site though, everything was done through your phone, which we weren't expecting. The hotel has a tiny lot for parking though and you have to pay an extra $35 to park there. That was a bit frustrating. Overall ok, great central location, but we would take the parking price into account if we stayed here next time to see if it was worth it.
Katherine, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No front desk???? Worst expierence I have every had. Clean rooms yes, but the hassle to get into the building was horrible. And the person who was on was so rude. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone.
Tracy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in directions sent via text were not clear. And, I was with other guests all standing outside trying to figure out how the front door opened. the key pix should not be sent first, when it is not the first thing a guest has to deal with. Otherwise, it was a nice place to stay.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Thank you!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, right next to the water and downtown. Our rom was really comfortable and clearly updated with new furniture and textiles. I wish they had mentioned there was no elevator to the main floor from the street and that we had to pay for parking. I thought it was included due to the wording they used.
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cinderella Musical Show.

It was a very convenient hotel, close to restaurants, shopping, Theatre and much more.
Miriam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We thought the room was very clean and comfortable , and loved that we could walk to the places we wanted to visit
Eamon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great will go again
Joel M Cutler, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun solo trip!

Adorable hotel close to downtown. Called ahead to reserve a parking spot and they were very helpful.
Gretchen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Contactless check-in sucks! We never got the code for the entrance, had to wait for a guest to let us in and give us the code. The app to use open door took forever to download and another guest said theirs never worked. The room is small and bare bones, the bathroom about the size of a closet. More like a hostel than a hotel.
JAMES, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Within walking distance to shops and dining. Easy check in and out.
Bridget, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and everything you need.

Excellent location; very small window without view - but a window to open!! No breakfast, but who wants a lame hotel breakfast when you have the entire town right in your front yard with countless phantastic options.
Joerg, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I loved our stay here at the Bow. We enjoyed the location and its proximity to all the shopping and restaurants near by. The room is spacious with beautiful decor. The only thing to be aware of is that noise travels very easily in this establishment, other than that I would recommend staying here.
Johnathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is fine but arriving after hours can be complicated because they didn't send me the access code and I had to call using a foreign phone
Alexander jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick overnight triip to see Portsmouth and meet family for dinner. Location for exploring downtown Portsmouth on foot is perfect.
Linda, 1-night trip