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About The Hotel Portsmouth

Located just steps from lively Market Square, you are within a 10 minute walk from all the shopping, restaurants, historic sites, and waterfront attractions that make Portsmouth, NH such an inviting New England destination. Guests at our intimate 32-room boutique hotel will find thoughtful amenities like personalized service 24 hours a day, comfortable living and lounging areas for relaxing or gathering, and meeting rooms for private functions and events. As with all Lark Hotels, we strive to create a memorable and customized stay for each of our guests. Whether you’re here for American history, arts and culture, unique architecture, or scenic beauty, our staff is always happy to guide you to their favorite spots. We look forward to hosting you in historic downtown Portsmouth and showing you what makes our Port City so unique.

Haymarket Room at The Hotel Portsmouth, NH
A living room with dark walls and nautical decor at The Hotel Portsmouth, NH

History

The original house at Portsmouth's 40 Court Street was owned by the family of Lucy March. She and her husband John E. Sise purchased the property and demolished it to build their own dream home, a Stick Style mansion, in 1881. It was passed down to Lucy and John's daughter and her husband Alfred Gooding, the antiquarian minister of the South Church (who doubled the size of the original house). It was expanded again in 1985 and opened as the Sise Inn. Today the mansion has been preserved as a classic example of Queen Anne Victorian architecture and one of Portsmouth's grand old homes. 

An elaborate, historically sensitive renovation of the property was completed in 2014 prior to its re-opening as The Hotel Portsmouth. In early 2024, the handsome design was again refreshed with eco-conscious materials, curated art, and re-purposed antiques creating a layered testament to both Portsmouth’s history and its modern character, close to everything Portsmouth in historic Haymarket Square.

A hotel sign surrounded by hydrangeas in front of a gray building at The Hotel Portsmouth, NH
A cozy room with a fireplace, leather chairs, and an American flag at The Hotel Portsmouth, NH
Garden One Bedroom Suite Patio at The Hotel Portsmouth, NH

The Hotel Portsmouth Amenities

  • Plush linens and pillows
  • Pool table and listening room with a curated playlist
  • Outdoor patio
  • Complimentary curated small-plates breakfast
  • Complimentary parking for all hotel guests
  • 42'' flatscreen Smart TVs for live streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc,  only 
  • Free WiFi throughout property
  • Meeting and gathering spaces for corporate and private events.
  • Bath amenities from Lather
  • Room essentials, such as wine glasses, cork screws, irons, hairdryers, umbrellas, waffle kimono robes and more
  • 24-hour front desk services
  • Complimentary daily housekeeping services
  • Personalized concierge services