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About this property
Located in an historic building that once housed a brewery, this Portsmouth hotel offers guests free WiFi access. Complimentary bicycle rentals are provided based on availability. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in each room at The Bow Hotel. Guests are provided with a refrigerator. An en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Located in the Portsmouth city centre, The Bow Hotel is walking distance from numerous dining options. Moxy, serving tapas, is just 3 minutes’ walk away, while Surf, offering seafood, is only 100 metres from the inn. Kittery Premium Outlets are just 8 minutes’ drive from the Portsmouth The Bow Hotel. The Strawbery Banke museum is 650 metres away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christine
United States
“The location is fantastic to explore Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The Inn offers a parking package for additional fee which is very convenient. This was a repeat visit. Quiet traditional rooms. Neat little lobby with coffee/tea/water and...” - Angelique
Netherlands
“Good bed and great location. Coffee and snacks freely available.” - Mitchr
United States
“The room was very well equiped - robes and all! Great lobby with ice cold filtered water and coffee.” - Amy
United States
“It was amazing! I loved the Nitro coffee on tap. Great accommodations everything we wanted to do was close by walking distance!! It made for a memorable & relaxing experience for my husband and I to share together!” - Gyan
United States
“Staff were excellent and extremely welcoming. Great knowledge of the town and gave exceptional suggestions for eating and experiences.” - Janis
United Kingdom
“Beautifully appointed boutique hotel in a central location. Clean and well provided. Lovely little lounge for common use.” - Lj
United States
“Loved the center of town location. The room was beautiful. Everything went seamlessly. I'd stay at Bow Hotel again and again. Honestly, I've never said that before about a hotel, we usually want to check out new places.” - Krystyna
United States
“Loved the location, easy access, very convenient check in and out process, great communication. Very quiet. Adorable room! Absolutely worth every penny!” - Johanna
United States
“Our room was big, clean, and had fantastic lighting (something so many hotels get wrong!). Nice bathroom, great shower, comfy bed. Robes & umbrellas were a nice touch.” - Michele
United States
“Great location within walking distance of many restaurants, attractions and just a stroll across the bridge to Kittery, ME lobster shacks. Very clean room and quality of furniture and decor was top notch.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
Please note, complimentary bicycle rentals are subject to availability.
We have seven parking spaces available to reserve for $35 per night; subject to availability. Please call to reserve one of these parking spots.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Bow Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.