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Ale House Inn

121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Ale House Inn
5.0 of 5 stars 262 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Great location(8)
  • Very comfortable(8)
  • Flat screen TV(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Parking lot(5)
  • Aveda product(4)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
  • Coffee maker(4)
  • Perfect place(3)
  • Ipod docking station(3)
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north west england
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112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
183 helpful votes 183 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I don’t think I can find fault with the place. It’s in a great central location. There was a warm welcome from Doug, one of the owners, who helped out with suggestions for where to eat. The room is well equipped and there’s been an attention to detail in decoration and furnishings – including provision of a coffee maker and... More

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I was lucky enough to be one of the first guests at the Ale House Inn, and have stayed a dozen or so times since-- including my wedding night. There is simply no other hotel where I would rather stay. The location in downtown Portsmouth is perfect. The owners are some of the nicest guys you will ever encounter. The... More

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Keene Valley, New York, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My husband and I just returned from a two night stay at the Ale House Inn. It was our first visit to Portsmouth and certainly won't be our last! The Inn is ideally located for easy access to all the shops and restaurants as well as the park and walking the neighborhoods and taking in all the old architecture of... More

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Seattle, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We just spent four nights at the Ale House Inn and loved every minute. It's small, locally owned and perfectly located to enjoy all of Portsmouth. The owners have done an incredible and imaginative job providing amenities -- the IPads in each room are loaded with everything "Portsmouth" - like restaurant menus; there is even a black "makeup" wash cloth... More

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Seattle
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Due in part to my research on Tripadvisor, I stumbled upon the Alehouse Inn in Portsmouth, NH. Taking up the second story of the 1870's home of the Portsmouth Brewing Company, the Ale House is a hip, modern gem in the heart of a bustling, charming portside city. Our host, Scott, was warm and welcoming from th moment we stepped... More

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Rollinsford, NH
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

My husband and I have started a tradition of staying at the Ale House Inn for our anniversary. It is such welcome tranquil retreat, complete with beautiful decor, squeaky clean bath, beautiful bedding, and a bed that feels like a cloud. We enjoy the Aveda products in the bath and that the Inn does their best to take care of... More

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Wakefield, NH
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

As part of our winter survival plan, my husband and I arranged to stay at the AHI once a week for 22 weeks. It is a perfect location for us as we like to enjoy fine dining. We walked to each of the many restaurants, including breakfast. You can walk and enjoy all Portsmouth has to offer from this wonderful... More

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Camden, Maine, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I highly recommend the Alehouse Inn to anyone planning on spending time in Portsmouth. My fiance and I totally fell in love with the place. The decor was great, from the cozy front lobby to the I-pads on the nightstands in the room. Doug and Dan were friendly, charming, and extremely helpful. The Inn is perfectly situated on a quiet... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Really the most perfect location for your stay in downtown portsmouth. Warm and modern rooms with great amenities and added touches, keurig coffee maker, aveda product, a couple of complimentary smuttynoses for the in-room fridge, in-room ipad. The friendly owners are a great source of info for all things Portsmouth and you walk right out the front door into the... More

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Medway, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Why stay at the Ale House Inn? Quite simply, the owners actually care about their customers. Location: The location of the Inn can't be beat. When I choose an Inn, I want to park my car and not use it again until we leave. That the beauty here, it is located within walking distance of EVERYTHING. Restaurants, done. Shopping, done.... More

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121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Price range (per night):* RM408 - 883

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