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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

131 DOW AVENUE, Portsmouth, NH, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Parking
Pet Friendly

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About this property

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central is a 2.5-star hotel located in Portsmouth, NH's business district, within a 10-minute drive of Portsmouth Harbor Trail and Market Square. The property sits 2.7 miles from The Music Hall and 2.8 miles from Strawbery Banke Museum, making it a convenient base for exploring the city's cultural landmarks and waterfront attractions.

The hotel offers 125 guestrooms, each equipped with a microwave, LCD television, and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms feature private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A desk, coffee/tea maker, and phone with free local calls provide practical conveniences for work and leisure. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.4 out of 5.

Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. A daily complimentary reception and complimentary buffet breakfast served from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM add value to your stay. The lobby features a fireplace, and the property offers gift shops, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self-parking is available. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs and cats (maximum two per room) for a non-refundable fee of $75 for 1–3 nights or $125 for 4–28 nights. Service animals stay free.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The property has earned a 4.4 out of 5 overall guest rating, with 100 percent of guests recommending it. Pease Air National Guard Base is 2 miles away, and Manchester Airport is 48 miles distant.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Portsmouth, Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Portsmouth Harbor Trail and Market Square. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from The Music Hall and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Strawbery Banke Museum.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Fox Run Mall - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Red Hook Brewery - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Jackson House Museum - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Albacore Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
USS Albacore Museum - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Market Square - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Moffatt-Ladd House - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Discover Portsmouth - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Nahcotta - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
The Music Hall - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Tugboat Alley - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Portsmouth Athenaeum - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 4 km / 2.5 mi
St. John's Cemetery - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Rundlet-May House - 4 km / 2.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 47.5 km / 29.5 mi
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 62.7 km / 38.9 mi
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 78.7 km / 48.9 mi
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 90.5 km / 56.2 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

*Pease Air National Guard Base (2 miles), Manchester Airport (48 miles), General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl Airport (56 miles)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free Parking. Bus and truck parking available

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Guests will receive smart lock details. Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors App mobile app before check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pet Friendly hotel. $75 for 1-3 nights and $125 for 4-28 nights. Non-Refundable pet fee.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Know before you go

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).