Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, for most visitors who want to walk to downtown Portsmouth and start the day with a hot breakfast, this is the safest booking in town. Drivers should budget for parking, which guests often call expensive.
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Our Best Value pick in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, works well for couples, families and short-break visitors who plan to spend evenings downtown. Guests say shops, restaurants and entertainment venues are within walking distance.
Families get family rooms and a pool on the facility list, and the breakfast-to-go option helps on early starts. The listing tags mention pets, but the policy is not described, so check it.
If you are driving and on a tight budget, think about the parking cost. It is the complaint that comes up most often. The forts and New Castle are also a long way on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 23 Portwalk Place. Its location score is 9.6 out of 10, the strongest figure in its profile, and guests single out how walkable downtown is.
The landmarks in our data are further out. New Castle, New Hampshire is about 3.8 km away (around 48 minutes on foot), and Fort McClary and Fort William and Mary are each about 4.2 km (around 53 minutes). All three are far, so plan on a car, taxi or public transport.
These times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked on the ground.
What guests say
A score of 8.9 out of 10 from 540 reviews put it joint first of the 8 eligible properties in the sample. That is a high score with plenty of reviews behind it.
Location is the most common praise. Breakfast is next: a hot buffet with a wide variety, including waffles, eggs and oatmeal. Listed styles include continental, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet.
On value, guests find the room rates fair, but parking fees are frequently described as high. Factor that in if you are bringing a car.
Price compared with our other Portsmouth picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €162.23 per night, about €324 in total. The sample median was €154.76, so it was roughly 5% above the middle of the market. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG, our Budget pick, was €108.86 a night with a score of 8.0. The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, our Luxury pick, is a 4-star hotel that scored 8.6 at €184.44. This 3-star hotel scored higher than both and cost about €22 less per night than the Luxury option.
Add parking to the real cost if you drive. Whether breakfast is included in your rate has not been assessed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Portsmouth. The Best Value pick balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest.
Joint top score, 540 reviews and a price only slightly above the median made this an easy call.
Before you book
Ask the hotel for the current parking fee before you arrive. Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read your rate details.
Check pool and gym hours for your dates, and confirm the pet policy if you are bringing one.
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Can I walk to downtown Portsmouth from Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown?
Yes, guests say downtown shops, restaurants and entertainment venues are walkable. The location score is 9.6 out of 10.
Is parking expensive at Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown?
Guests frequently describe parking fees as high. Ask the hotel for the current rate before you arrive.
What breakfast is served?
Guests describe a hot buffet with waffles, eggs and oatmeal. Continental, vegetarian, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast-to-go options are listed.
How far are the forts from the hotel?
Fort McClary and Fort William and Mary are each about 4.2 km away, roughly 53 minutes on foot. You will want a car, taxi or public transport.
How much does Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €162.23 per night. Check today's price for your dates.