Residence Inn By Marriott Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront

“Convenient Downtown Location”

This newly renovated property is conveniently located downtown and a short walk to all the shops and restaurants. The room was spacious and clean. There are guest laundry facilities in the 3rd floor that accept credit cards. All of the associates that we came in contact with were so friendly and he… more

This newly renovated property is conveniently located downtown and a short walk to all the shops and restaurants. The room was spacious and clean. There are guest laundry facilities in the 3rd floor that accept credit cards. All of the associates that we came in contact with were so friendly and helpful. Special shoutout to Mia from the Front Desk - she was great!

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“GREAT hotel, the Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront”

Having stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront since it opened, I feel as though I've watched it grow from childhood into adulthood. The location remains unchanged—and it is still ideal. The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring Portsmouth and equally convenient … more

Having stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront since it opened, I feel as though I've watched it grow from childhood into adulthood. The location remains unchanged—and it is still ideal. The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring Portsmouth and equally convenient for experiencing the New Hampshire and southern Maine Seacoast. The only recent drawback is the condominium building under construction across the street, which creates some daytime noise, but that's temporary. Bottom line: Portsmouth is hot. It has become one of the most sought-after destinations on the New Hampshire Seacoast. With the nearby University of New Hampshire, the city has an appealing blend of coastal charm and college-town energy. There is no shortage of things to do, whether you're staying in Portsmouth or exploring the New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast. The hotel itself is exceptionally well maintained and immaculate. The fitness center and indoor pool are excellent and equally spotless. The staff is friendly, professional, efficient, and everything you expect from a classic Marriott property. Breakfast is on the better end of the Residence Inn spectrum, although I still maintain that a waffle maker is a noticeable omission, as are fresh-cut fruit or berries and plain yogurt. To the hotel's credit, however, they serve ripe, yellow bananas. We recently stayed at a JW Marriott—supposedly one of Marriott International's luxury brands—where they served unripe, green bananas at a buffet breakfast that cost $44 per person, plus tax and gratuity. I should also add that the Residence Inn continues to serve real cooked oatmeal rather than the instant, chemical-laden variety. Our guest room was spacious, thoughtfully designed, and immaculate. One interesting observation: another TripAdvisor reviewer mentioned that the mattress box spring cover in their room was "in shreds," and we found the same condition in ours. It's a small maintenance issue, but one that management should address. Overall, the Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront is an excellent hotel in an outstanding location. Demand appears to be consistently high, the hotel is often sold out, and nightly rates remain strong. My best advice is to book well in advance. The Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront continues to feel like a safe haven—a classic Marriott experience in a safe, welcoming city.

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“Nice room.....for one person”

Two people, booked a 1 bedroom suite with a view and an ensuite bathroom. Problem is, this set up only comes with one real bed, and if you don't want to sleep with the other person, you get the sleeper sofa. I opened the sofa, and found an old thin mattress that was stained overlying a prison-qua… more

Two people, booked a 1 bedroom suite with a view and an ensuite bathroom. Problem is, this set up only comes with one real bed, and if you don't want to sleep with the other person, you get the sleeper sofa. I opened the sofa, and found an old thin mattress that was stained overlying a prison-quality spring cot. Result: I had a lousy sleep. Since, the bathroom is in the bedroom, so if you have to pee at night you have to grope your way into the other person's room and avoid tripping over their luggage and disturbing them. Breakfast was average packaged fair, rubbery eggs and sausage patties no bacon, dispenser cold cereals- Fairfield Inn quality. Next night stayed at Hampton Inn, no extra bedroom, but two full beds and. way better hot breakfast with all the extras. You decide.

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“Housekeeping shortcuts”

Nice hotel. Great location. Parking not so great due to construction. This was our 4th stay here. Disappointed to find that the sheet provided (only 1 sheet provided) to us for the sofa bed had several hairs on it. The mattress pad also had concerning unknown stains on it. Clearly the sheet had bee… more

Nice hotel. Great location. Parking not so great due to construction. This was our 4th stay here. Disappointed to find that the sheet provided (only 1 sheet provided) to us for the sofa bed had several hairs on it. The mattress pad also had concerning unknown stains on it. Clearly the sheet had been used by other guests and just folded up and put away in the closet for the next guest. That is both gross and unsanitary. Somebody is taking shortcuts at the expense of the guests. For that reason, I had to ding them a few stars.

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