Name: Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Address: 300 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Price range: $117–$341 per night
Rating: 7.88

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG, travelers frequently praise the convenient location near the highway and downtown, clean and comfortable rooms with soft beds, and generally friendly staff, making it a practical base for visits to Portsmouth and Kittery.

Guests like the on site pub and lobby coffee, though restaurant service can be slow. Feedback on the indoor pool is mixed, with several reports of odors, cloudy water or broken jets alongside positive comments. While many areas feel updated, some bathrooms are small, occasional maintenance issues and renovation disruptions occur, and parking ranges from ample to limited depending on demand. Expect a convenient, solid value stay with mostly comfortable basics and some inconsistencies.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the on site pub/bar and complimentary lobby coffee. Parking is usually easy with a large lot, though a few found it limited at times, and pool experiences range from warm and usable to cloudy with odors or broken jets.

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10

Allison

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained property, good shower pressure, comfortable bed. Liked having a diner next door and the pub onsite.

4

Kathleen

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool had an awful odor and cloudy so couldn’t use

10

Rita

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room quiet great bed. . No noisy floor air conditioner. Nice neighborhood. Great breakfast. Has indoor swimming pool. Let me check in early. Great service. 5 miles from cute town. Restaurants shops.

8

Linda

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and comfortable. Limited parking Restaurant food was ok but service was so so

8

Anyah

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a pleasant stay overall. The room, lobby, and the area just outside the entrance were all very clean, which I appreciated. The staff were friendly and professional. I also really enjoyed the convenience of having a restaurant on-site—but I do wish it stayed open later. Unfortunately, the pool was a bit of a letdown. The jets weren’t working, and there were clumps of hair floating in the water, which made it feel less than clean. With a bit more attention to the pool area and extended restaurant hours, this would be a solid stay.

10

Barbara

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to the highway and nearby stores and restaurants. The parking lot is very large and easy to use. The hotel staff are pleasant and friendly - everyone smiles and says hello. My room was clean and comfortable, though on the chilly side, and no matter how much I turned up the thermostat, it would not get warmer. The cold air radiates off the large windows, so I had to sacrifice the sunlight for the warmth. The bed was very comfortable, with good pillows too. My stay was peaceful and quiet, and I would surely stay at this hotel again.

10

PAULA

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Plenty of parking in rear. Good breakfast.

10

Christopher

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and great food in the hotel bar!

10

Karen

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was well appointed and clean, beds were comfortable. Complimentary tea and coffee in lobby. Ample parking. Very close to downtown Portsmouth.

10

Charles

Jun 29, 2024

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Easy xheck in, clean, decent bar.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean. However, several reviews note odors in halls or elevators, hair/grime in bathrooms or the pool, and occasional leaks or mess during renovations.

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Lindsey

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is under renovation, so it’s loud and there are random people walking through. We took a wrong turn going to the parking lot and accidentally walked into a dark dirty basement space, there were no signs leading to the actual exit and it was easy to get lost. We then got to our room and it smelled like smoke and mold. The room was dirty (crumbs on the floor, ceiling looked dirty and cracked around the edges). After about ten minutes we discovered the ceiling was dripping water onto the bed.

10

Kristy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was as pictured. Very clean. Staff was polite and accommodating.

4

Stacey

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was hair on the bathroom, floor and beard, hair and shaving cream leftovers in the sink

8

Anyah

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a pleasant stay overall. The room, lobby, and the area just outside the entrance were all very clean, which I appreciated. The staff were friendly and professional. I also really enjoyed the convenience of having a restaurant on-site—but I do wish it stayed open later. Unfortunately, the pool was a bit of a letdown. The jets weren’t working, and there were clumps of hair floating in the water, which made it feel less than clean. With a bit more attention to the pool area and extended restaurant hours, this would be a solid stay.

6

robbin

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was clean but there were a lot of weird, unidentifiable smells that weren't good in the elevator and the hallway. Otherwise no complaints

10

Robbin

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the best stay my husband and I have had. Friendly, courteous staff. Clean rooms. Breakfast was great. Overall I would recommend to family and friends.

10

Jennifer

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was super comfortable. The room and hotel were extremely clean even while a snow storm hit they were actively cleaning the parking lot and lobby floors. My only negative was that the room was not ready at our 3pm arrival. We waited about 30 minutes for a room to be ready.

8

Joan

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under renovation. The lobby was smelly and the furniture soiled. I was ready to cancel my stay. However, I checked out the room first. Our room on the 4th floor was one of the renovated rooms. Clean, quiet, and new decor.

10

Barbara

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to the highway and nearby stores and restaurants. The parking lot is very large and easy to use. The hotel staff are pleasant and friendly - everyone smiles and says hello. My room was clean and comfortable, though on the chilly side, and no matter how much I turned up the thermostat, it would not get warmer. The cold air radiates off the large windows, so I had to sacrifice the sunlight for the warmth. The bed was very comfortable, with good pillows too. My stay was peaceful and quiet, and I would surely stay at this hotel again.

8

Nancy

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a leak in the ceiling of our bathroom. That's why the 3 on condition.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with good beds and some updated decor, and many are quiet. Common drawbacks include small bathrooms, occasional temperature or plumbing problems, and intermittent noise or incorrect room assignments.

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Marykathleen

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, smelled nice, bed was comfortable and it felt safe. Only issue was that we asked for a walk in tub and we were given a regular one, and the water pressure wasnt the greatest. Other than that would recommend!

4

D

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was good. I had booked a king bed but was given 2 queen beds. I am taller and the beds were to small. Had a bad night sleep with sore ankles the next morning.

8

Ezra

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Showers need updating,beds were good close to good food

10

Dawn

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was roomy only complaint was the bathroom was very small

6

Victoria

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price thought they would have a complementary breakfast. Is what it is. Also it wasn't the newest. But it was fine. Very quiet for being near highway. Bathroom very small. And short ceiling. Im 5'9 and it felt right above me. I dont know how well it would be for someone over 6 feet. They had dove products which i usually love but I'm questioning if they really were dove. Overall it was ok. Nothing phenomenal for their usual brand.

10

Barbara

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to the highway and nearby stores and restaurants. The parking lot is very large and easy to use. The hotel staff are pleasant and friendly - everyone smiles and says hello. My room was clean and comfortable, though on the chilly side, and no matter how much I turned up the thermostat, it would not get warmer. The cold air radiates off the large windows, so I had to sacrifice the sunlight for the warmth. The bed was very comfortable, with good pillows too. My stay was peaceful and quiet, and I would surely stay at this hotel again.

10

Amanda

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice updated and clean. Convenient off of highway while still easy to get downtown and fairly priced.

8

amanda

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Updated rooms and quiet

10

Alexandra

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean, comfy beds, good pillows and good size room!

10

Lauren

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable bed and pillows. Hotel bar was a plus.

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Service

Staff are regularly described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with some early check-ins accommodated. Still, guests reported lapses such as slow restaurant service, early housekeeping noise, inaccessible or incorrect room types, and booking or readiness issues.

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10

Kristy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was as pictured. Very clean. Staff was polite and accommodating.

8

Dawn

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bar and restaurant service extremely slow and longs wait food was good just very slow service

10

Heather

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay. Everyone from the housekeeprs to the waiter in the breakfast area was fantastic. The front deak staff, were stiff, robotic, and cold. Which is unfortunate. They are the first contact. Despite that,we l9ved our stay and would absolutely stay again.

10

Fred

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room, friendly service at the front desk great location or a weekend trip in Portsmouth

2

Merrie

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t stay here. Room cancelled because handicapped accessible room requested and confirmed was not available upon arrival. Cancelled and refunded amount.

10

Rita

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room quiet great bed. . No noisy floor air conditioner. Nice neighborhood. Great breakfast. Has indoor swimming pool. Let me check in early. Great service. 5 miles from cute town. Restaurants shops.

4

charles

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

just OK hotel No room available even though it's booked for two months and all I was told was they were full and they were full and they were full

10

Jennifer

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was super comfortable. The room and hotel were extremely clean even while a snow storm hit they were actively cleaning the parking lot and lobby floors. My only negative was that the room was not ready at our 3pm arrival. We waited about 30 minutes for a room to be ready.

10

Barbara

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to the highway and nearby stores and restaurants. The parking lot is very large and easy to use. The hotel staff are pleasant and friendly - everyone smiles and says hello. My room was clean and comfortable, though on the chilly side, and no matter how much I turned up the thermostat, it would not get warmer. The cold air radiates off the large windows, so I had to sacrifice the sunlight for the warmth. The bed was very comfortable, with good pillows too. My stay was peaceful and quiet, and I would surely stay at this hotel again.

8

Mary

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant on site was very slow for food delivery

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Location

Convenient near I-95 and a short drive or walk to downtown Portsmouth and Kittery shopping, with a popular diner next door. A few mention highway noise or not loving the immediate area.

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Diane

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to the downtown area.

8

christine

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean and friendly. The bed was very soft and my friend said there was highway noise

8

Stephanie

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a short drive in the Portsmouth. I just didn’t love the location and the parking parking was horrible.

8

Carol

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was conveniently located to the interstate. The property has free parking which is a bonus for Portsmouth.

10

Mary

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was easy to find. Convenient. Right off interstate. Room was wonderful. Clean & spacious.

10

Charlene

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in a great location for shopping. Everything was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Stayed 2 nights. Would stay again.

10

Marcus

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location, location, location! Easy on and easy off I-95, proximity to the State Liquor Store, next to the Round-about Diner...this place has it all!

8

Christina

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was an updated comfortable, clean room and the hotel was about a 25 minute walk into downtown Portsmouth so very convenient. The hotel is also close to highways and a 10 minutes from Kittery, Maine which has lots of shopping outlets.

10

Barbara

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel is conveniently located, with easy access to the highway and nearby stores and restaurants. The parking lot is very large and easy to use. The hotel staff are pleasant and friendly - everyone smiles and says hello. My room was clean and comfortable, though on the chilly side, and no matter how much I turned up the thermostat, it would not get warmer. The cold air radiates off the large windows, so I had to sacrifice the sunlight for the warmth. The bed was very comfortable, with good pillows too. My stay was peaceful and quiet, and I would surely stay at this hotel again.

10

Karen

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was well appointed and clean, beds were comfortable. Complimentary tea and coffee in lobby. Ample parking. Very close to downtown Portsmouth.

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Dining

Breakfast and bar food receive several compliments, and many appreciate having a pub on site. Downsides include slow service and limited breakfast options.

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Bonnie

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

bate and switch.. I chose them for thier room service.. when i got there he said they no longer do it, then why is it on your site as amenaties included? thats when he stopped understanding english. he also said I had to give a credit card. when I checked out or rather tryed too. thats when he informed me of a $25 charge for nothing and of course thier printer was down and I was refused a comfermation .. I will never ever go to a Holiday inn again..

8

Dawn

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bar and restaurant service extremely slow and longs wait food was good just very slow service

8

Christine

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Holiday Inn was clean and we thought it had everything we needed including nice bright lighting in the bathroom which had been missing at a number of hotels we’ve stayed at recently. But then none of the four outlets in the bathroom worked and we had to dry our hair next to the tv. Then the water would not go down the drain either. A bit disappointing. Breakfast was delicious.

8

Anyah

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a pleasant stay overall. The room, lobby, and the area just outside the entrance were all very clean, which I appreciated. The staff were friendly and professional. I also really enjoyed the convenience of having a restaurant on-site—but I do wish it stayed open later. Unfortunately, the pool was a bit of a letdown. The jets weren’t working, and there were clumps of hair floating in the water, which made it feel less than clean. With a bit more attention to the pool area and extended restaurant hours, this would be a solid stay.

6

Vongdeuane

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was very welcoming and quick. Love the restaurant vibe and staff in there. Great food and drinks!

10

PAULA

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Plenty of parking in rear. Good breakfast.

10

Christopher

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and great food in the hotel bar!

8

Mary

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant on site was very slow for food delivery

10

Bryan

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We spent one night here and found our room to be perfect in every way - very clean, plenty of towels, comfortable bed. We could walk to a diner right next to property which is great after driving several hours. Staff was welcoming and courteous. Breakfast was excellent - it was served to us by a courteous waiter in a pleasant and clean dining room. We would love to stay here again if we ever go that way again.

10

Elizabeth

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only provided a hot cooked breakfast, no cereal, yogurt, toast etc. very poor for those who do not want a hot breakfast, but no other choice. They need to add cereal, etc.

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Month	Average price
January	$90
February	$92
March	$108
April	$122
May	$142
June	$167
July	$178
August	$194
September	$210
October	$199
November	$119
December	$99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $160	17 $155	18 $215	19 $285
20 $121	21 $142	22 $215	23	24	25 $268	26 $302
27 $117	28 $142	29 $148	30 $146

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $134	2	3 $204
4 $127	5 $130	6 $130	7 $134	8 $140	9 $241	10 $234
11 $132	12 $130	13 $127	14 $135	15 $133	16	17 $341
18 $133	19 $130	20 $130	21 $135	22 $134	23 $239	24 $256
25 $120	26 $120	27 $117	28 $120	29 $120	30 $149	31 $135

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Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Stairwell Access)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Transfer Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Transfer Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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