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Lobby of The Bow Hotel, Portsmouth, NH

The Bow

Welcome to The Bow, where art meets the harbor in the heart of Portsmouth, NH. Designed around an invisible service model, our boutique hotel offers a seamless experience through our easy-to-use texting platform and mobile key app. A haven for creatives, dreamers, and seekers of inspiration, The Bow is located in the vibrant cultural core of this historic seacoast city. Our redesigned, modern loft-style accommodations are each uniquely curated to evoke the vibrant spirit of Portsmouth.

Steps from the waterfront, you’ll find yourself immersed in a neighborhood full of character. Prescott Park, local galleries, sidewalk cafés, and the Seacoast Repertory Theatre are just outside your door. Whether you're here to explore, create, or simply unwind, The Bow offers a seamless arrival experience with no lines, no hassle, just the freedom to enjoy your stay from the moment you walk in.

Come see why The Bow is not just a place to stay, it's a place to be inspired.

Panoramic view of the harbor and buildings in Portsmouth, NH

Discover Portsmouth

OUR CAREFULLY CURATED GUIDE MADE JUST FOR YOU

Stroll out our front door, smell the salt in the ocean air, and set your feet moving to explore our picturesque maritime town. Historic, yet hip. Small, yet bustling. Classic, yet culinary. New Hampshire's seaside city crackles with life year-round.

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Our Favorites

  • SAIL WITH THE GUNDALOW COMPANY

    Sail the Piscataqua River on a mid-day history sail or a concert cruise with live music in the evenings.

  • STROLL THROUGH FULLER GARDENS

    One of the last remaining working formal estate gardens, this seaside gem plays host to over two thousand roses, eye-catching annuals, English perennial borders, a Japanese garden and koi pond, and a tropical conservatory all within the century-old sculpted hedges.

  • experience new england history

    Strawbery Banke Museum illustrates the lives of historic New England with restored homes from four centuries and working artisans.

OUR CAREFULLY CURATED GUIDE MADE JUST FOR YOU

Stroll out our front door, smell the salt in the ocean air, and set your feet moving to explore our picturesque maritime town. Historic, yet hip. Small, yet bustling. Classic, yet culinary. New Hampshire's seaside city crackles with life year-round.

VIEW GUIDE for Discover Portsmouth
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The Blue Mermaid building in Portsmouth, NH

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