Hotel Thaxter – A Favorite for Families in Portsmouth
About the Hotel
Historic Boutique Hotel
Hotel Thaxter is a boutique hotel housed in a renovated historic church building in downtown Portsmouth. Named after Celia Thaxter, the 19th-century poet and nature writer, it features 15 rooms with architectural details like crown molding and arched windows.
Rooms & Amenities
Each room includes Matouk linens, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Some rooms have seating areas. Heating, air conditioning, blackout curtains, and soundproofing ensure comfort.
Nearby Dining & Cafés
Onsite, Nichinan serves contemporary Japanese cuisine. Nearby options include Popovers (3-minute walk) for breakfast classics, Jumpin' Jay's Fish Café (1-minute walk) for seafood, and The Wilder (4-minute walk) for New England gastropub dishes.
Attractions & Activities
Strawbery Banke Museum (4-minute walk) showcases Portsmouth's history. Live music venues like Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club (1-minute walk) and The Music Hall (2-minute walk) are steps away. Seasonal tours explore Celia Thaxter's legacy.
Services & Extras
Parking is available for $40 per night. Self-check-in uses unique access codes. Celebration packages include fresh flowers and macarons. The hotel also rents bikes and organizes private dining events in its library.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor