A Boutique Stay in Downtown Portsmouth

Design-forward guest rooms and spacious suites steps from Market Square, with onsite dining at Nichinan.

15 ROOMS & SUITES • DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH, NH
Guests relaxing in Hotel Thaxter’s sunlit lobby with tall historic windows, velvet seating, and modern boutique design in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Designed Around Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter blends modern comfort with the character of downtown Portsmouth. Inspired by the creative spirit of Celia Thaxter, thoughtful interiors, local artwork, warm lighting, and intimate spaces create a stay that feels connected to the city around it.

Rooms & Suites

Dinner Downstairs

Nichinan brings contemporary Japanese cuisine and craft cocktails to the ground floor of Hotel Thaxter, making dinner and drinks part of the stay.

Sunset view of downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire waterfront near Hotel Thaxter.

Stay in the Center of It All

Walk to Portsmouth’s restaurants, galleries, shops, music venues, and waterfront attractions from your room.

Evening street view of downtown Portsmouth shops and restaurants within walking distance of Hotel Thaxter.
Coastal view of the Isles of Shoals, an inspiration behind Hotel Thaxter.
Colorful local artwork displayed inside a Portsmouth, New Hampshire gallery near Hotel Thaxter.

Love Notes

“Quiet, comfortable, and walking distance to everything.”

— Google Review

“Thoughtfully designed, intimate, and perfectly located in downtown Portsmouth.”

— Google Review

“One of my favorite hotels I have ever stayed at.”

— Google Review

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