Martin Hill Inn

We enjoyed our stay here. We were made to feel welcome, everything was clean. The B&B was quite charming and a less than 10 minute walk from the center of town. Beautiful shade garden to relax after morning activities. The breakfast was out of this world! I hope to visit Portsmouth again, and I would not hesitate to stay here.

Enjoyed our stay at Marvin Hill Inn very much. Lovely room that was impeccably clean, featuring a carafe of sherry, a few snacks and water in a fridge. Would definitely return.

My parents stayed at this B&B while my boyfriend and I stayed at a different one up in Kittory. Although the room had a queen bed and a twin bed, the inn keeper would only allow 2 people to stay, leaving my sister out in the cold. We had to put up a cot in our room for my sister to sleep there, while the twin bed in my parents room was left empty. Also, it was REQUIRED you reserved the room for 3 nights, so my parents couldn’t move to a different B&B. The inn keeper fervently refused to let my sister stay, but after 2 days of arguing, she finally gave in. This was the worst example of hospitality I have ever experienced. (Also, my parent said the beds felt like sleeping on rocks and the breakfast was lacking.)
I would think twice before staying there.

My boyfriend and spent spent two nights at the Martin Hill Inn this past weekend May 24 and May 25, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it. This is a small B&B that shows tremendous attention to detail. You reach the entrance by walking through a beautiful (even in the rain) and well-​tended garden. Once inside, you feel as though you’ve stepped into someone’s lovingly appointed home. I was a bit concerned at first that our room «Ranger» might be noisy, as it was on the ground floor right off the entrance. I needn’t have worried. There was minimal street noise or noise from other guests. We slept soundly. Our room was decorated with nice-​quality antique furniture. We had a four poster queen bed with lovely eyelet trimmed linens. An armoire held plenty of extra pillows and blankets (I always need to ask for extra pillows, so this was a nice touch.) Everything is very clean and in good repair. The en-​suite bathroom had a full tub and shower enclosure. Nothing fancy, but spotlessly clean. I appreciated the good hairdryer mounted on the wall. There were plenty of thick, soft, clean towels, and the Inn provides shampoo, conditioner, lotion, makeup remover cloths and wonderfully scented soap. (I always like to know in advance if I’m going to need to bring conditioner or a hairdryer with me.) Our room was made up in a timely fashion, and had many nice touches like an iHome alarm clock, and a convenient bucket for our wet umbrella. Breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious: spinach and artichoke quiche on Saturday, and cornmeal waffles and sausage on Sunday. Margot cooks and serves the breakfast herself, and converses as much or as little as you’d like. I felt like a valued houseguest rather than a paying customer! She remembers your preferences for tea or coffee, and takes all dietary needs into consideration. The breakfast room is small but charming, with the tables beautifully set each morning. In the afternoon she serves tea, although we didn’t have an opportunity to partake. The breakfast room is accessible all day, and there is a Keurig machine as well as a tea-​brewing machine, and a vast selection of coffees and teas, which guests can help themselves to at any time. We also spotted freshly baked cookies and a basket of puzzles, cards and board games. Margot is extremely knowledgeable about the area, knowing the best places to park, what time shops and attractions open, etc. She was full of helpful suggestions each morning, which were greatly appreciated. The wifi worked well throughout our stay, and our room had a small flat screen TV and a basket of current magazines. Guest comfort is clearly a priority here. My only minor complaint is that the mattress was very firm for our taste, but it didn’t affect our sleep. We will happily return!

Lovely stay. Very nice, tastefully decorated, comfortable and quiet room. The inn keeper was very friendly and helpful and we had a very nice breakfast. My wife and I were able to get away from the kids for the weekend so it was especially nice to stay in such an accommodating place. We also thoroughly enjoyed Portsmouth. There is lots to do there for a weekend — great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shopping. Not to mention historical locations and nice scenery. Much of it accessible on foot from the Inn.

We came for my gf’s birthday and spent 2 nights. We stayed in the «Ranger» room which consisted of a queen sized bed and a twin sized bed. The reason why we picked that room is that it was the only room that hasn’t any minimum stay of 3 nights on, all the rest did.
The room was spacious and very clean and had bathroom in it which is a good size one with a tub.
The location is a little far from the square, where everything is. It is probably a good 15 minute walk.
Breakfast is served between 7 and 9, and you get to share the dining table with the other guests.
We got to take advantage of the free Wi-​Fi that they offer.
The manager was really friendly and accommodating.
We had a positive experience.

My husband and i stayed one night and were impressed by the cleanliness and décor of the room, the pleasantness of the staff, and the great home-​cooked breakfast. The room (Nightingale) had clearly been updated recently with new wallpaper and paint, and the bedding on the king-​size bed was heavenly. I would highly recommend this place.

My daughter and I stayed at Martin Hill Inn for the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The room was very clean, lovely and comfortable, and the breakfasts were very good. We could (and did) walk from the Inn to downtown Portsmouth, which has great places to eat. Don’t miss Strawberry Banke, the retored historic neighborhood/​village.

Nice clean, comfortable rooms. Lovely, secluded garden with seating. Great full course breakfast with good conversation. Margo, the innkeeper, is very helpful with directions, suggestions, etc. Be careful, one room has a bathtub only, no shower. I’d go there again.
K, Danville, PA.

My husband and I spent one night there recently. The room we were assigned (Nightingale)was near the front door that sticks, so every time someone came in, it caused a fair amount of noise that reverberated through our room. The room was clean, but stark and tired. The bathroom was very small.
On the positive side, the innkeeper is very nice. We are vegan and she accomodated us by having rice milk for our coffee and making us some fabulous oatmeal.
If you have dietary needs, this place will be better than most. The innkeeper is also very helpful in directing you to the best eateries in town.

Martin Hill Inn is just adorable! Stayed 1 night a few weekends ago with my fiancé and we really liked it. It’s within walking distance of downtown Portsmouth, so you have access to shopping, dining, etc. It’s great. The Innkeeper was very friendly, and offers a beautiful breakfast in the morning. Be aware that you will be eating amongst the other guests, all at one table!
We stayed in «Dashing Wave». It was a quaint room, very quiet. If I return, I’d like to try a different room. We booked last minute and «Dashing Wave» was our only choice.
I’ve stayed at the Sheraton Portsmouth, and now Martin Hill Inn, and I would definitely suggest the Inn over the hotel. However the hotel is directly in downtown Portsmouth, which is a tiny bit more convenient, and of course it offers more amenities, if that is what you are looking for.

Stayed here for two nights on my husband’s an my first visit to New Hampshire. We stayed in the NoonDay room, impeccably decorated, with a small sitting area, walk-​in closet, and its own sun room. The garden is delightful and the owner/​hostess gave me a tour of it on our first morning after breakfast, describing all the plants.
Breakfast is delightful. Loose leaf tea of your choice in a pot (!), coffee, some fruit dish (peach crisp, poached pears is what we had), and a traditional entrée. First morning we had corn soufflé in seasoned biscuit (puffy and delightful!) and second morning we had lemon waffles with a sausage patty. I told them about my husband’s extreme dislike of eggs before we came, and he was made a special dish (pancakes) on the first day.
The owner and her assistant were each helpful in directing us in places to go. We asked about pubs and directions to three were circled on a map for us. We asked about gardens the next day and were given similar treatment. Their suggestions were perfect for the kinds of activities we were looking for.
Off-​street parking, beds made everyday, toiletries provided (even lip balm). They even sold us stamps so we could send out our cards!
I thought it was a delightful setting within easy walking distance of downtown Portsmouth, the rooms were beautiful and clean, the food delicious, and the owner/​staff quite hospitable.

Enjoyable stay. We really loved our room and the amenities. It was quiet and clean and our bed was super comfy. I was especially fond of the breakfast conversation (the second day) and we found the innkeeper to be very efficient and helpful. She told us about an absolutely glorious restaurant not too far away that we would recommend to anyone. Thanks Margot, for a lovely visit. Two thumbs up from us!

Quaint rooms, great afternoon snacks, and a beautiful garden make the Martin Hill Inn a lovely alternative to more standard accommodations. The price was right over Memorial Day weekend, and although the innkeeper was a little more enthused than we were about us being there, I’d definitely recommend this B&B to my parents, or others who are looking for the full B&B experience in Portsmouth.