Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Inn Downtown
Federal-era apart-hotel
Federal-era apart-hotel
The Federal-era house runs as ten self-catered studios, swapping traditional bed-and-breakfast routines for independent apartment living.
What it’s good at
Notable
Contemporary studio interiors by Winter Holben set within an adaptive historic frame.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Inn Downtown… distinguishes itself with its contemporary décor and its thoughtful, but never excessively reverent, approach to renovating a two-hundred-year-old house.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Hill's brick paths lead straight to Market Square, five minutes on foot from downtown breweries and the harbor wharves.
The rooms
Every studio has a kitchen or kitchenette, and third-floor penthouses tuck into the roofline under pitched dormers.
How it began
Preservationists moved the 1809 double house across town in 1972, saving it from demolition during urban renewal.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.