Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby
Suite, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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131 DOW AVENUE, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Regal Fox Run
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Hook Brewery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fox Run Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

1 KING SHWR ONLY NOSMOKE

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King nonsmoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

This hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2025.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The free breakfast at Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fox Run Mall. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes by car from Portsmouth Harbor Trail and 5 minutes from Market Square
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Portsmouth hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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 self 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
  • In-room microwave
  • 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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2025
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Guests will receive smart lock details. Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors App mobile app before check-in.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central Hotel
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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was fantastic service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the kids enjoyed the pool and the complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff all very friendly! Fantastic hotel, we will be definitely coming back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was the perfect temperature!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karthikeyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No major complaints. We had a good time during our brief stay. Breakfast was quite good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely courteous. The property was clean as well as the room. The pool and hot tub were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless, super friendly staff at the front desk. Breakfast was a usual assortment of hot and cold options, and staff there were also very friendly and kept the items restocked. Would definitely stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and the pool and hot tub were nice and the breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and the roof was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the hot tub and pool! Good breakfast, clean rooms, very helpful staff. TVs are old and not great but that's about the only complaint. Seems very well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, breakfast was hot and good, bed was comfortable, and it was nice sitting with a book by the fireplace in the small lobby..an unexpected homey touch
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room & pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and responsive to concerns. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent breakfast omelettes, nicely crisped bacon, great little lemon-poppy scones!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience in a whole was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great all around room staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly lobby was decorated for Christmas complete with a tree and fire place breakfast has a good variety nice indoor pool and hottub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was just enough to start our day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable stay at good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a great value along with an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025