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The Bow Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Portsmouth, steps from Market Square

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King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board
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The Ale House Inn sits just steps from Market Square, offering a convenient home base for Portsmouth exploration. Guests appreciate the express check-in process, reliable in-room WiFi, and the attentive staff who provide insider knowledge about the area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 823
AED 893 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Gallery Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Petite Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gallery King | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Gallery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

King Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, The Bow Hotel is in the entertainment district. Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall are cultural highlights and Portsmouth Love Wall is a popular area attraction. Market Square and Prescott Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prescott Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Water Country - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The River House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surf Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Izzy's Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pink Bamboo Hot Pot Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bow Hotel

Upscale hotel near Market Square
Located close to Warner House and Portsmouth Love Wall, The Bow Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bow Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night (49 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ale House Inn Portsmouth
Ale House Inn
Ale House Portsmouth
Ale House Hotel Portsmouth
Ale House Inn
The Bow Hotel Hotel
The Bow Hotel Portsmouth
The Bow Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bow Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bow Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Bow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Bow Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Bow Hotel located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is steps from Market Square, Warner House, and Prescott Park. Portsmouth Love Wall and Strawbery Banke Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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The Bow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 467 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, comfortable beds, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was super convenient to everything in town and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ty

Not really full service hotel but great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to shops and dining. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight triip to see Portsmouth and meet family for dinner. Location for exploring downtown Portsmouth on foot is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and contemporary, but very small. There was central air but our room was still quite warm making it difficult to sleep. The hotel offered use of bikes and helmets which we would have used if weather permitted, but we took full advantage of the hotel umbrellas. Much appreciated! My biggest complaint is that there was a lot of noise. Lots of doors slamming and I was woken up at 1:15 by very loud talking and laughing in the hallway. The rooms are not sound proof at all. I did enjoy its location; it was a quick walk to numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and the park. There is also a theater on the ground floor of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome DIY experience here! Great location! Very cool room, but on the smaller side. Loved the key on my phone app!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot to stay . A little hiccup with the ownership and name change. It all worked out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
They contacted me on multiple occasions to see if there was anything I needed. Each time, I told them the internet was out, and the television did not work. Each time, they promised get back to me. They never got back to me even to say it could not be fixed. However, they continued to send automated messages asking if there was anything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service, big clean room with comfy bed and lovely view, great downtown location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Ok hotel, great location

The convenient location was the best part of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Francesca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the plus side, the location is good and you can walk everywhere. Decor was nice. The rest wasn't great for us. The room had a window at most 10-11 inches across and maybe 3 feet high, up toward the ceiling like in a movie prison cell. It was dark and depressing. The towels and floor had long brown hairs on them, with clumps of it under the desk, so no kudos on the cleaning. The room was freezing and no way to control the AC. Staff was responsive by text, but they are offsite so you never see a person. No lobby, no grounds. All in all a weird experience, and we stayed out of the room as much as possible. If refundable, would have looked for another option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
The area is excellent for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay here again. Very convenient location to our usual dining favorites. Simple but nicely done and comfortable and priced reasonably for a night out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a nice boutique hotel that has been beautifully renovated and is close to everything. You can tell that the new management has put a lot of care into the place and the experience. The check-in/check-out is seamless. But if you are looking for a traditional hotel experience - which I was not - this isn't for you. Don't expect concierge service or traditional keys/TV. Overall, a nice experience. I would recommend they insulate the doors more. At times, there's a lot of sound from the hallway, but it didn't ruin the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, walkable To everything. Parking is available but process is a little clunky. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

carlina

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024