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Ale House Inn B&B, Portsmouth

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Ale House Inn

121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Ale House Inn
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Ranked #1 of 4 Portsmouth B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 321 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Midland, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Limited, not at all worth $200/day”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We are seasoned BnB users. This Motel 6 should not be in that classification at all, because there is no breakfast whatsoever. Positives: clean, friendly service, good placement in city, parking in its downtown locale, iPad to show where to go/what to do, excellent bed, great environment for younger people. Negatives: Bare bones essentials, tiny bath/toilet area, separate sink, tiny... More

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PortAle, Owner at Ale House Inn, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Hello deffntish, We were disappointed to read you had such an unhappy stay with us. It is unfortunate that you did not raise your concerns after checking into your room. We would have been more than happy to re-locate you to another hotel in town and apply your deposit to that property. While you did pay a rate of $194/night... More

Bristol, Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Pricey but loved the concept, decor, modern amenities and location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

If the price was slightly lower this would get five stars from me. This is such a well put together, lovely place to stay. The contrast of the older brick building next to a theater with updated spotless rooms featuring modern day decor and technology (iPads in each room). The location was great. Loved the vibe of this place -... More

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West Rondout, NY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“ipad iquality and iconvenience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We walked into our room, and there it was - an ipad for us to use free of charge. I watched Madmen for free via the Netflix app and checked out the restaurants in Portsmouth. The room was a bit small, but very comfortable with very nice furniture, coffee maker, fridge, etc.. The windows opened and our car, parked for... More

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Ellsworth ME
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A hidden gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This is a 10 room boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. Because it's on the second floor of a building, the outside noise is cut down and because it's small it's very quiet. Decor and amenities in guest rooms are well thought out and staff is friendly. We enjoyed the free ale, snacks and fruit. We were... More

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3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great location and modern, sleek clean rooms!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Great hotel. The location was perfect, as it was within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Portsmouth. The room was perfect - modern and clean, iPad, iPhone docking station, refrigerator with ice, comfy bed with nice linens, new bathroom, etc...they also have a nice, fire-placed lobby with snacks and an array of cell phone chargers, which is... More

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Fair Lawn, NJ
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Great Stay in Portsmouth”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The only reason the room received a 4 star rating was because the rooms are not large. Bit they are certainly adequate in size . Everything else was perfect. My husband and I enjoyed out stay very much . It is much nicer than staying at a chain. The rooms were very clean, very well appointed and very comfortable. We... More

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Wallingford, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Pleasantly Surprised”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We received a gift certificate from our adult children for Christmas. Our daughter had stayed here before and enjoyed it and thought we would as well. What a wonderful surprise! Though it has only a small number of rooms,the rooms were good size considering it was a "city" hotel. Wonderfully decorated and love the extra touches that I have not... More

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new jersey
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34 reviews 34 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Nice place!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I give the Ale House an excellent, because it is what it says it is. Spotlessly clean, nice amenities and right in the town!! The room was small, but fine for me and my wife. Nice touches- comfortable bed, nice linens, nice flat screen, Kurig with coffee, tea, etc, bottled water, quality shampoo and soap. One block to restaurants and... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Love ambiance-but a little pricey for what you get”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This was our second stay at the Ale House. I love the service. I love how small the Inn is. I love the amenities in the room (an IPad that is loaded with restaurant and attraction info about Portsmouth, great toiletries, beer in the fridge, laundry service.) I love the location. And I love the IDEA of the Ale House... More

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Johnston, Rhode Island
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“"Fantastic place"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

What a gem! We booked the Ale House Inn on-line, sight unseen, for a birthday weekend away. Upon entering our room ,we looked around and both said a collective "Wow". There was such attention to detail; from the plush bed linens to the Keurig coffeemaker, to the Ipad, to the classy bathroom with large, soft towels. We immediately wished that... More

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Additional Information about Ale House Inn

Also Known As:
Ale House Hotel Portsmouth
Ale House Hotel
Address: 121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Region: United States > New Hampshire > Portsmouth
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Portsmouth
Price range (per night): $135 - $292
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Housed in a former brewery on historic Bow Street, the Ale House Inn is Portsmouth's premier boutique, urban inn. 10 modern rooms appointed with 32" flat panel televisions, iPod docking stations, Keurig coffee makers, refrigerators, free WiFi and private baths. We are the world's first hotel to offer iPads in all our rooms. Walk to shops, theaters and historic sites just steps from our superior location. Free parking & theater tickets to Seacoast Repertory Theater included with every room. ... more   less 

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