HOTEL THAXTER, Portsmouth – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Thaxter offers 15 rooms with smart TVs, air conditioning, and Matouk linens. Each room includes a wardrobe, tea and coffee facilities, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Select rooms feature electric kettles, seating areas, or bathrobes. Contactless check-in is available with unique access codes active from 4:00 PM to 11:00 AM.
Dining & Drinks
The hotel houses Restaurant Nichinan, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. A Nespresso coffee bar with organic teas and filtered water is available 24/7 in the lobby. Nearby options include Popovers Bakery (3-min walk), The Goat (1-min walk), and Jumpin' Jay's Fish Café (1-min walk).
Activities & Attractions
Guests can explore Strawbery Banke Museum (4-min walk), Portsmouth Historical Society (across the street), or take whale-watching tours (14-min drive). Bike rentals and guided historical walks are available nearby. The Music Hall and Jimmy's Jazz Club (both 2-min walk) host live performances.
Location & Parking
The hotel is a 12-minute drive from Portsmouth International Airport and a 15-minute drive from Pease International Tradeport. Reserved parking costs $40 per night for compact vehicles. Nearby landmarks include the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (26 km away) and Casino Ballroom (26 km away).
Services & Extras
The 24-hour front desk provides assistance. Reserved parking and celebration packages (starting at $80) are available. Guests can purchase bath amenities, insulated tumblers, or Celia Thaxter's book 'An Island Garden.' Private dining and meeting spaces can be arranged in the Library.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor