AC Hotel Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront

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299 Vaughan St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
The AC Hotel Portsmouth merges a modern, urban vibe with its seaside heritage. Guests can enjoy a European-inspired breakfast at the AC Kitchen, complimentary WiFi, fitness center, and over 8,000 square feet of dynamic meeting space topped by a Rooftop bar. Within walking distance, guests can explore the bustling waterfront and Market Square, the historic downtown area filled with restaurants, galleries, shops, and entertainment. Visit historic landmarks such as the Strawbery Banke Museum, enjoy an outdoor concert at Prescott Park, catch a live show at The Music Hall or plan a shopping adventure just over the Piscataqua River at the Kittery Shopping Outlets. Outdoor adventures such as kayaking, paddle boarding or boating tours to the Isles of Shoals are located moments from the hotel. Unfold a historic, enriching stay at one of New England's most charming seaside cities, centrally located just 1 hour north of Boston and 1 hour south of Portland, ME.

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3.031 reviews
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F S.
6/16/2022

Pros: Great location and furnishings. Newer hotel. One of the best hotel gyms in downtown Portsmouth Friendly staff Ideal for well off leisure traveler wanting to explore town. Cons: Parking is...

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Danielle V.
5/2/2025

Overall a great experience, the room was really nice and new! The bathroom was super nice and updated. Great location to walk to everything and has a rooftop bar/restaurant. Service was super...

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Dee C.
7/28/2025

This only got a one star because Yelp doesn't give me an option for anything else. I guess In fairness, the two girls at the front desk Maria and I can't remember the other girl's name really...

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BurlGirl T.
3/30/2025

$40 @ night to park? Never moved. Why? Not LA dudes. Destination fee? What is this? "If you use restaurant or bar we refund it" ...no, we spent $209 dinner but got charged TAX ON DESTINATION...

Victoria P.
8/2/2025

We used to love this hotel, and then they started charging outrageous daily "destination fees," and the parking is hideously expensive (they don't tell you how much it is when you book through the...

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