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The Bow Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Portsmouth, steps from Market Square

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board
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The Ale House Inn sits just steps from Market Square, offering a convenient home base for Portsmouth exploration. Guests appreciate the express check-in process, reliable in-room WiFi, and the attentive staff who provide insider knowledge about the area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is HK$1,111
HK$1,206 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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

Petite Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Hotel Portsmouth

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
The price is HK$1,391
HK$1,509 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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About the area

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth, The Bow Hotel is in the entertainment district. Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall are cultural highlights and Portsmouth Love Wall is a popular local attraction. Market Square and Prescott Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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
  • The Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Water Country - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surf Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cup Of Joe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

Upscale hotel near Market Square
Located close to Warner House and Portsmouth Love Wall, The Bow Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Bike hire, express check-in and concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bow Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping and desks

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Front of property

The Hotel Portsmouth

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
The price is HK$1,391
HK$1,509 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Hotel Portsmouth

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

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

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

More

  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas

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

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is The Bow Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bow Hotel?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bow Hotel on 6 Nov 2025 start from HK$1,111.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bow Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Bow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Bow Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Bow Hotel located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is steps away from Market Square, Warner House and Prescott Park. Portsmouth Love Wall and Strawbery Banke Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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The Bow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 481 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, comfortable beds, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was super convenient to everything in town and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ty

Not really full service hotel but great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
This was difficult to rate. While many would be fine… I am Claustrophobic… the room was very tiny with a small window and was very warm.. I was in the room 5 minutes and had to leave .. we did not spend the nite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thought the room was very clean and comfortable , and loved that we could walk to the places we wanted to visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun solo trip!

Adorable hotel close to downtown. Called ahead to reserve a parking spot and they were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel M Cutler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great will go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to shops and dining. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight triip to see Portsmouth and meet family for dinner. Location for exploring downtown Portsmouth on foot is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service
We are an older couple and this property doesn’t have people on site for anything. You have to download an app to get in, all questions are via text. Having said that, we did have a few glitches but we were able to solve most of them through this method. The TV didn’t really work. It kept “freezing” and tiling…. Too hard to actually watch. The hotel is in a premium location. We were able to walk everywhere …that was great as parking is a premium here. Overall, our stay was good, but we were a little stressed when we found out it was all virtual. If they told us when we booked, I sure missed it. Maybe this is the style of the future. I hope not. Book for the location, but be ready to use your smartphone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome DIY experience here! Great location! Very cool room, but on the smaller side. Loved the key on my phone app!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and contemporary, but very small. There was central air but our room was still quite warm making it difficult to sleep. The hotel offered use of bikes and helmets which we would have used if weather permitted, but we took full advantage of the hotel umbrellas. Much appreciated! My biggest complaint is that there was a lot of noise. Lots of doors slamming and I was woken up at 1:15 by very loud talking and laughing in the hallway. The rooms are not sound proof at all. I did enjoy its location; it was a quick walk to numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and the park. There is also a theater on the ground floor of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot to stay . A little hiccup with the ownership and name change. It all worked out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
TV was constantly refreshing. 100% not functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
The area is excellent for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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