Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Suite, Non Smoking
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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131 DOW AVENUE, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard King nonsmoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portsmouth

Located in Portsmouth, Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Portsmouth Harbor Trail and Market Square. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from The Music Hall and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Strawbery Banke Museum.

What's nearby

  • Fox Run Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Music Hall - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Market Square - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Water Country - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Market Square
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central offers 125 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 125 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors App mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Hotel Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central Hotel
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Reviews

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bathroom needs towel bars. no place to hang towels. towels are located in next room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful greeting by the hotel manager. He assisted with getting us checked in and provided us options for a late dinner. Our room was clean and easy to locate what we needed. The refrigerator was cold (not always the case). Pool was great. Breakfast was well stocked. I’d stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison, Farmington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic location right off the highway, near shopping and restaurants, and close to Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, West Hartford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. A few of the places nearby have closed down so it's sort of quiet. Close to some good grocery stores and quick food joints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was adequate but not what it was advertised to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, good breakfast. The corners of the bathroom floor could do with a good clean, otherwise comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a very convenient area if you're looking for food or things to do within walking distance. Clean and comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

over night travel stop

Check in was quick but our room overlooked the dumpsters and piles of trash and discarded machines. We changed rooms and that was a quiet but view of the wall and pool roof
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Quick overnight stay. Staff was friendly, though not overly helpful when checking in. It felt odd to have to ask where things were (elevator, pool, breakfast, etc.). Most times the staff will give that information when checking in quote being asked first. There was a broken shelf in our bathroom but a quick text to notify the staff made sure we were not charged for the preexisting damages. Breakfast was standard and had grab and go options. The mini waffle machine was a plus! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quite a few repairs going on during the stay. Pool and hot tub were Great. Convenient location. Service was very good. Loved the continental breakfast. Convenient washer/dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was quite a lot if construction going on. That didn't bother us really, it was just inconvenient, But not a big deal. The pool area was great as was the breakfast. (Except for the construction noise) The problem was the condition of the room itself ... it was not good. It was clean but "falling apart". We brought it to the attention of the front desk and they told us maintenance would check it out/ take care of it. No one did and we weren't offered the opportunity to move to a different room. (It was definitely not fully booked) my anniversary trip wasn't ruined, but it could have been a lot better. I'll think twice before booking another Hampton Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025