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Ale House Inn

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • The Music Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Petite Queen | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Petite Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $177
per night
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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About this property

Ale House Inn

4-star hotel in Downtown
Concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ale House Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Ale House Inn features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Ale House Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
Onsite 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 elevators
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 Hotel
Ale House Inn Portsmouth
Ale House Inn Hotel Portsmouth

Ale House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 414 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice, and the location is good. There's no one at the desk past 6-ish. It took me three phones and a couple of texts to figure out the keys to the room, but it was a minor inconvenience. I will definitely stay here again when I get back to Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maryellen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t ever stay here again yikes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Ok hotel, great location
The convenient location was the best part of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great
The room was larger than it appeared in pictures. Bed was comfortable and it was such a cool spot to stay. Walking distance from downtown life. Parking was a nightmare. They charge you for parking which I find absurd when you’re paying to stay there. Parking should be included in the cost of your stay. Instructions in the email said you could park at the church on Saturday nights as long as you move before 7 a.m. and we left at 6:45. Word of advice just pay their $35 parking fee or you’ll wind up with a $68 parking ticket like we did.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Twentynine Palms

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint lodging in a superb location. Friendly staff, wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel F, Syracuse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a remote staff and remote entry facility. Our room was quite small, but others are larger. The price is a bit high for a place with very little amenities. Excellent location in Portsmouth! Fantastic live theater in the basement of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
The price was a little high, especially for the size of the room and lack of amenities, and we had to pay extra for parking. The bed was just a mattress on slats, and was therefore rather uncomfortable, although there were plenty of pillows. The valve in the shower wasn't working well, so most of the water went straight down the drain rather than through the showerhead. Cannot beat the convenience of the location, however, as we were there for a show at Seacoast Rep. It was also within very easy walking distance of our dinner reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

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

8/10 Good

carlina

Traveled with partner
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have never met nicer people to deal with than the staff at The Ale House. They were accommodating, helpful, flexible and so sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location! Carpets desperately needed cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel in downtown Portsmouth
Parking was an issue at first, but it was resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nickolas

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are very misleading. Room was very small and needed maintenance. Staff was kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cute place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Annapolis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, yet centered. Slept very well in a sort of funky inn style.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Normand

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