The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is a historic 32-room hotel in coastal Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with declared wedding services and a meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners, and receptions.
The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is a hotel destination wedding venue in Portsmouth, United States, hosting 25 at dinner and 35 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate).
About The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown is a historic 32-room hotel in coastal Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with declared wedding services and a meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners, and receptions.
Accommodation runs across 11 room types, from a two-guest King and Historic King to the King Suite and Deluxe King Suite, which each sleep up to six, making it workable for a full buy-out of close family and friends.
Nightly rates are estimated at roughly USD 229 to 599 per night, and we estimate around a 20-minute transfer from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
The overall feel is elegant, and the events team can be reached directly on +1 603-433-1200.
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Nice boutique hotel. Our Room was a little smaller than the others we saw but it worked. Breakfast was good with a good amount of variety in the daily offerings. Never had a chance to sit outside due to uncooperative weather.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 25 guests
- Standing reception
- 35 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 32 rooms
- Room types
- 11 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$2,500 to US$6,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- January to April, November to December
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MHT, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 32 rooms across 11 room types, including King Suite and Deluxe King Suite sleeping up to 6
- Meeting and banquet event space on site
- Wedding services declared by the venue (see the hotel's events page)
- Historic property in a coastal setting in downtown Portsmouth
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MHT · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MHT.
- Direct line
- (603) 433-1200
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can stay at the hotel?+
The hotel has 32 rooms across 11 room types. Most rooms (King, Deluxe King, Superior King, Historic King, Garden Suite) sleep two, while the King Suite and Deluxe King Suite each take up to six and the Penthouse and Superior Suites take up to four.
What event space is available for the wedding?+
The hotel offers a meeting and banquet space, and wedding services are declared by the venue. Details are published on the hotel's own events page.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), which we estimate is around a 20-minute transfer from the hotel.
What should we budget for rooms?+
Rates are not published here, but we estimate roughly USD 229 to 599 per night depending on room type and date. Contact the hotel on +1 603-433-1200 for confirmed pricing.
Is there a beach or waterfront on the property?+
The hotel is in a coastal setting in downtown Portsmouth, but there is no water feature on the property itself.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 25 guests
“The Patio is a great outdoor event space for parties of up to 25 seated guests, while the Lounge can accommodate up to 20 seated guests indoors.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 35 guests
“- Max Number of People for an Event: 35”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 32 rooms
“Keys: 32”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 11 listed
“King Suite”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Our varying room types and suites are perfect for Bridal parties and Groomsman alike and with the option to do a whole property buyout, you can have all your loved ones gathered in one place for your intimate Portsmouth wedding.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“The property offers five unique event spaces and one private outdoor area you can rent to host your next event in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingIn-house catering: No
“Please Note: The Hotel Portsmouth does not offer furniture rentals or food and beverages packages.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“- Outside Catering Allowed”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“The hotel has a full liquor license, so travelers can enjoy batched cocktails and canned beer and wine along with light bites.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: January to April, November to December
“Events are only available during the year November to April.”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: Yes
“Pets are permitted in the Garden Suite, our designated pet-friendly guest room only, at the additional rate of $50 per dog, per night.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“While The Hotel Portsmouth is happy to welcome well-behaved children, occupancy in most of our rooms is limited to two (2) people of any age, including children and infants.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“- Free onsite parking”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Located inside our 138-year-old historic mansion, you and your guests will be just steps from bustling Market Square, shopping, restaurants, historic sites, and waterfront attractions that make the city so special.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The property offers five unique event spaces and one private outdoor area you can rent to host your next event in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Our property is located at [40 Court Street](https://www.google.com/maps?q=the+hotel+portsmouth+nh&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjohIqMn5PhAhVvhOAKHXvcDyMQ_AUIDigB) in seaside Portsmouth, New Hampshire, just a short distance away from downtown.”
Read the source for settingHistoric building: Yes
“Built in 1881, the historic property maintains the charm of a bed and breakfast while offering the modern amenities you'll need for your next event.”
Read the source for historic building