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The Bow Hotel

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

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Overlooking a serene waterfront, this property offers stunning views of a historic bridge and a tranquil marina.
Explore the charming streets of this historic neighborhood, lined with unique shops and boutiques, including Esta, a women's clothing store.
Enjoy a meal at the on-site Bistro + Wine Bar.
Stunning waterfront cityscape with a prominent bridge and diverse architecture.
King Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk
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

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free toiletries
$227 nightly
The total price is $246
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Gallery Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Petite Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gallery King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Gallery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

King Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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The Hotel Portsmouth

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,005 reviews
The price is $291
$268 nightly
$291 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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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
  • Prescott Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 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

  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪River House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Street Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

At The Bow Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Market Square and Water Country. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

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/out 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

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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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

    • Onsite parking limited (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

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

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 and check-out are 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

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property's location offers easy access to numerous great restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Awesome
Tristan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome DIY experience here! Great location! Very cool room, but on the smaller side. Loved the key on my phone app!
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very good and convenient place to stay
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good spot to stay . A little hiccup with the ownership and name change. It all worked out.
Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenient
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful service, big clean room with comfy bed and lovely view, great downtown location
Kristen, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Ok hotel, great location

The convenient location was the best part of this hotel.
1-night trip

8/10 Good

The area is excellent for a weekend stay
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay here
Andrea, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Location is great, walkable To everything. Parking is available but process is a little clunky. Otherwise everything was great.
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, comfortable accommodation
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Sean, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location.
carlina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quaint lodging in a superb location. Friendly staff, wonderful experience.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay and walk everywhere in Portsmouth
peggy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The Bow is probably not for everyone, but we had a good experience. There is no "front desk" or staff on site. However, they are quick to answer the phone or communicate via text if you have questions. There is no physical key, you need to download the Open Key app to use. There is an elevator inside the property, but you must go up approximately 12 steps to get into the building from outside. Parking is right across the street, it's a little clunky to figure out, but there is one spot reserved for each room, it didn't seem they really verified who was parked where. The rooms were nice and as shown, no extras. The location is very walkable to the waterfront area of Portsmouth. Because everything is done via email and text there may be some people who would not care for it, however for us it was fine.I would stay here again.
Tiffany, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Room was comfortable and clean though it was in need of upkeep. Carpet was well worn, outlet plate missing and obvious leak damage in bathroom ceiling. Hotel is conveniently located and free nitro coffee fantastic. I generally prefer these types of boutique hotels for short stays and despite the flaws I would stay here again.
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a great location.
William R, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the location and room.
Corina, 2-night trip