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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$117
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867
  • Place, Rochester Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Common
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Governor's Inn

3-star Rochester inn walkable to Rochester Opera House
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, free newspapers, and wedding services are onsite.
The Governor's Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The inn offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Rochester inn also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Governor's Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Spaulding Steak & Ale - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only.
The Garage - This restaurant serves lunch only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • The Garage

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Governor's Inn Rochester
Governor's Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn
The Governor's Inn Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn Rochester

Reviews

The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 917 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk was very pleasurable. Food was excellent for late night dining. It was a little difficult climbing to the third floor for my husband who is 72 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and dining options were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kasandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service

Nostalgically cozy

The property is a bit worn and tired. Restaurant and bar on premises were good. Quiet rooms. The interiors seem haphazardly arranged rather than coordinated. Charming through a soft focus lens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My overnight stay was perfect! Room and bathroom were very clean. Enjoyed it more than staying at a hotel! Although the restaurant didn't have a lot of GF options, everything smelled awesome. I would have given it a try if I didn't have other plans. Will stay here again anytime I am in Rochester!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely historical inn. It is managed by people who see and enjoy its history. They make it accessible and popular to people who enjoy socializing to music in this atmosphere close to nature but also in a small city setting. All of this is excellent. The only concerns come with the expectations of modern travel (e.g. bigger rooms, bathrooms with space for travel items, etc.) still, breakfast is ample and well thought-out, rooms are very clean, staff capable & friendly. If one chooses to stay for supper, meals appear to have good variety and well-priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Inn with a few fun quirks. Lovely room, amazing staff. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a lovely get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Moises

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience clean and different
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the inn and the grounds. I really wanted to eat at the restaurant but could not be there for dinner and it isn’t open for breakfast or lunch. The inn is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian F

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A bit tired

More worn than photos suggested. Mattresses pretty worn out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

josh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Governors Inn is a very special place for us because we were married there and is still probably a great place to get hitched. The people are super friendly and great so why did i give it 2 stars? We recently stayed there for our 11 year anniversary and the bed was the absolute worst. I felt like I was sleeping in my grandmas spare bedroom in the 80s. The bed is like sleeping on a box spring and the sheets/covers were pretty gross. It is ridiculuous that these beds havent been upgraded in a very long time. I hope they change this, it's a small investment and would make a very big difference. Till then I won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We, had a very nice stay. Staff, was super friendly. Had dinner at the restaurant, the food was amazing and very reasonable. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy and our room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice property, close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025