Martin Hill Inn
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#3 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Portsmouth
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4.6
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4.8
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4.7
Value
4.5
The Martin Hill Inn provides traditional New England Hospitality in the heart of vibrant Portsmouth, NH. There are two buildings dating from the early 1800's with a large shade garden connecting the property to an off-street parking area for our guests. The Inn has a total of 7 bedrooms in the two buildings. We serve a full complimentary breakfast. Favorite menu items include Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes, Mixed-Berry Parfaits, Potato-Leek Quiches, Good Night Waffles and Pear-Brie Baked French Toast. The Inn is located a 10-15 minute walk to downtown Portsmouth's shops, restaurants, theaters and museums. We look forward to your visit.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Special diet menus
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
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Air conditioning
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Mid-range
Quaint
Location
74Somewhat walkable
Grade: 74 out of 100
15Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
6Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
404 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4208
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Room was very clean is the most positive thing I can say. Extremely Noisy, dusty construction going on right outside our window that host should have told us about in advance. Prevented our going outside to enjoy gardens. Also, no common gathering area, hosts not even on property, extremely impersonal stay which is the opposite of why I book an inn.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This was such a wonderful Inn. I wish we could have stayed longer. It was so beautifully renovated. Had two floors and two bedrooms. The shower was great! I wish we could have stayed longer, but we had to pick my son up at camp!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Loved staying here. Well-appointed, recently renovated room. Appreciated attention to details: e.g. comfy robes, clothing steamer, little ice machine near our door. Easy 10-minute walk into the heart of Portsmouth. Will definitely stay here again when we return!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Safe area, nice garden, good bed. The small room and small bathroom have no cross-breeze which makes it stuffy. The A/C worked, it was clean and had very good water pressure. Don’t miss the Strawbery Banke historic preservation programs nearby.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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1. When they renovated this antique property, it got new appliances, new paint, etc. but lost its character. 2. There was no place to lay down luggage unpack stuff. 3. The vestigial "bedside tables" were mostly useless. 4. The bed was huge and quite comfortable, except the sheets were not soft. 5. Two paper one-pint cartons of water were provided in the refrigerator. Both were frozen solid when we checked in. Thought they would've thawed by bedtime, but they didn't, so, we had to drink tapwater— usually not a problem, but in this case, the tapwater smelled like some chemical, reminded me of benzene. I drank it anyway because of the late hour. I don't think any harm was done, but it was unpleasant. 6. The lady who answered the phone for service calls was understanding and pleasant (I didn't call her about the water because it was late and it wasn't a very big deal ) . I think the water issue can be resolved by changing the procedures vis à vis not letting the water cartons freeze. Don't know what they can do about the lack of furniture because the bed is so big there's a little room for anything else.. The decorating issue Is somewhat subjective & from a person who had stayed there three times & liked the traditional decor. The new decor was well done, even though I didn't like it. I don't enjoy writing negative reviews. The location is excellent—just a few blocks from center of town. Be sure to visit nearby Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe for dinner and Maison Navarre for breakfast…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Bring your own bottled water.
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Truly disappointed. Didn’t make the bed or refresh the bathroom. No lights in parking lot or when we arrived in our room. Smallest bathroom and old. Needs to be painted and refreshed inside and out. Too much $$ for what you get.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Martin Hill Inn was a pleasure great accommodations good location to all the sights within walking distance to most everything but as one previous reviewer mentioned the Inn has lost that personal touch that we so look forward to in our stays upon arrival and at departure there is no one to welcome and greet you it would have been nice to have someone on the premises instead of finding a locked front door to the main building of the inn previous reviewers mentioned the wonderful breakfasts and the evening sherry which would have been a pleasure to partake in but alas they are no longer offered please consider bringing back these amenities they would be much appreciated but all in all my daughter and I had a wonderful weekend in Portsmouth and I still would recommend staying at the Martin Hill Inn…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Last year’s reviews raved about the breakfasts and the friendly helpful innkeeper. This year, because of COVID, they told us, we are unable to offer breakfast. Also because of Covid they have instituted contactless check-in, which means no contact with anyone, ever. No welcome, no advice. And Covid was more of a problem last year, anyway. The guesthouse and our room in it were shabby. The bathtub was unusable for baths because of a pole stuck in it to hold shampoo; showering was awkward. One night the room was hot. And the heat was on. The posted advice said “if it’s warm, open a window” Two of the windows are painted shut, one had no screen, one worked. When I called to ask advice no one answered, but I did get a text after we had gone to bed. Too late. The next night the heat alternated with A/C for no apparent reason. We put on sweaters, then took them off. There are modern chain hotels downtown within easy walking of all the attractions. Choose one.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and I spent a long weekend visiting Portsmouth and stayed at Martin Hill Inn. The location was perfect- only a 10 minute walk to downtown Portsmouth and all of the shops and restaurants. We stayed in Dashing Wave, which is in the guest house. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed (and I really appreciated having a small refrigerator in the room! Most B&B's don't have that). The guest house is separate from the main house and our room was at the top of narrow and steep stairs so if stairs are a problem for you, you might want to stay in a room on the ground floor. The guest house had a Keurig with a variety of coffee and tea options which was a nice touch. The Inn itself is very pretty as are the grounds. The breakfast provided wasn't anything fancy but it was delicious and Russ was very welcoming and friendly. We highly recommend Martin Hill Inn and would definitely stay here again!…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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We had a great night at the Marin Hill Inn. It is a wonderful facility, great location, friendly and helpful hosts. You can tell they work hard at making your stay a great one...they have thought of everything.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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PRICE RANGE
$204 - $268 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesNew HampshirePortsmouth
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Hill Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Martin Hill Inn?
Nearby attractions include Portsmouth Escape Room (0.3 miles), Cashunt Portsmouth (0.3 miles), and Pickwick's Mercantile (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Martin Hill Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Martin Hill Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Martin Hill Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Martin Hill Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lexie's Joint, The Kitchen, and Botanica Restaurant and Gin Bar.
Are there any historical sites close to Martin Hill Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Strawbery Banke Museum (0.7 miles), Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden (0.6 miles), and African Burying Ground Memorial (0.5 miles).