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The Bow

Housed in an 1870s brewery warehouse beside the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Bow blends industrial character with a polished contemporary redesign completed in 2025. Exposed brick, timber beams, and loft-style interiors give the small boutique hotel an urban feel unusual for Portsmouth, while the location  steps from Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, Market Square, and the waterfront  is among the city’s best. Rooms vary in size, with harbor-facing accommodations generally larger and brighter, and amenities include mini-fridges, smart TVs, contactless entry, and complimentary Trek cruiser bicycles for exploring the city. There’s no full restaurant on-site, but cafés, oyster bars, and breweries are clustered just outside the door.