Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a seacoast city situated near the mouth of Piscataqua River, which divides New Hampshire and Maine. Settled in 1623, this New England town claims to be the third oldest city in the United States. Portsmouth is a culturally rich city, which was named one of the best walking cities in America by Prevention Magazine. Pet friendly hotels welcome the family dog or cat along on a getaway to this historic town.
Portsmouth Harbor Trail
The Harbor Trail can be explored as a guided tour or as a self guided tour with a map. A color map, with descriptions of over 70 historic sites on the Downtown Walking Tour is available on the Seacoast New Hampshire website.
Portsmouth Dog Walking
Portsmouth is a great walking city, which is terrific for taking leashed dogs for exercise. There are parks that allows dogs on leashes. Some parks have fenced areas where dogs can run free. Portsmouth Dog Park has a fenced area at South Mill Pond where dogs are allowed to run and play, as long as they are attended and controlled by their owners. The staff at hotels should be able to provide local information about where to walk the dog.
Pet Friendly Hotels
Pet friendly hotels allow dogs and cats to stay in accommodations with guests. Following are Portsmouth hotels that welcome canine and feline companions.
- Hampton Inn Portsmouth. Hampton amenities include a fitness center, cable TV with HBO, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, hot breakfast bar, high speed wireless Internet and lobby business center. Pets are allowed. Pet fee is $50 one time charge. 99 Durgin Lane, Portsmouth, NH. 1-603-431-6111.
- Residence Inn by Marriott. Residence Inn is a smoke free hotel with spacious suite accommodations features a full kitchen and separate living area. Guests enjoy the buffet breakfast and evening manager's reception. Pets allowed. There is a $75 non refundable sanitation fee. 1 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH. 1-603-436-8880.
- Sheraton Harborside. Sheraton enjoys a scenic location on the Piscataqua River, looking out onto the coast of Maine, where ships come in from around the world. Market Square, the center of historic downtown, is a two block walk from the hotel. Sheraton allows dogs under 80 pounds. There is no additional pet fee, but a waiver must be signed. 1-603-431-2300.
- Meadowbrook Inn. Pets are allowed with a small fee.
- Motel 6.Features include an outdoor swimming pool and elevator. Pets allowed. 3 Gosling Road, Portsmouth , NH. 1-603-334-6606.
Information in this article was gathered over hotel web sites and over the telephone. Hotel policies are subject to change without notice. Contact hotels for additional information and to make reservations.
