About Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown
Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront is located in the heart of Downtown Portsmouth. Located just footsteps away from the Piscataqua River, Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. The Music Hall and Strawbery Banke, a wide variety of shopping boutiques, area restaurants, live theaters, art galleries, historic homes and waterfront gardens are at your fingertips. Our all suite, extended stay hotel is pet friendly offering such amenities as a heated indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi. This downtown Seacoast hotel allows for easy access to NH and ME beaches, the University of New Hampshire and Kittery Shopping Outlets as well as major area corporations such as Liberty Mutual and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Just one hour north of Boston and south of Portland, Maine, our well appointed Portsmouth NH hotel offers a scenic yet convenient setting for both business and leisure travelers alike.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Location, location, location
Guests rave about the hotel's location "in the middle of everything", and often mention that the waterfront restaurants and shops, Market Square, Prescott Park, and Strawbery Banke are within a short walk. Many leave their cars parked for their duration of their stay, but those who venture out to the area's beaches or big cities (Boston, Portland) are enthusiastic about the efficient valet service. Guests simply text the number on their ticket, receive a quick reply, and generally receive their car in 15 minutes or less.
positive:
High marks for the staff..
The front desk, housekeeping, and valet staff frequently receive high praise for their personable and professional customer service. Guests are often pleased by their knowledge of the area, genuine smiles, and attention to detail.
positive:
Great beds and breakfast..
Guests often describe the rooms as very clean, modern, and spacious, with comfortable beds and well equipped kitchens. Many enjoy waking up to the complimentary breakfast buffet, noting that there are plenty of hot and cold options and that the cheerful wait staff work diligently to keep supply in step with demand. Kids of all ages love the waffle machine, and many note the variety of toppings for oatmeal and eggs.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No free parking..
Several guests begrudge the additional fee for parking, noting self and valet parking are charged at the same rate and that there is no parking directly on site.
negative:
Too noisy for some..
Several guests have noted that the sound insulation between floors is not very good, and report being able to hear their fellow guests walking back and forth upstairs. A few were also disturbed by noisy plumbing or street noise.
negative:
Nobody's perfect
Though reviews are largely positive, a few guests have reported housekeeping oversights or a chilly temperature in the pool.