AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, rooftop bar
Lobby
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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299 Vaughn Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Portsmouth

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth places you in the centre of Portsmouth, within just a 15-minute stroll of The Music Hall and Prescott Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. .AC Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class North End hotel include Kittery Premium Outlets and Fort Constitution Historical Site.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Music Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prescott Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wilder - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel Club Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth also features gift shops/newsstands, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2019
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth offers 156 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 22 to 22 for adults and USD 12 to 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge
  • Rooftop at the Envio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Weight limit: 100 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 27.13 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 to 22 for adults and USD 12 to 12 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ac By Marriott Portsmouth
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Portsmouth
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth on 17 May 2026 start from AU$278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

Yep, AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 45 per night.

Are there any beaches close to AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

The closest beach to AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth is Hampton Beach (19.9 km).

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

No, AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

Yep, you can grab a meal at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice, but I paid for a Harborview and there was no view only of a cemetery hotels should change their descriptions leading you on
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. Very accommodating staff. Lobby vibe was first-rate. Great lounge area with fireplace and the rooftop restaurant was very exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and very courteous and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Hotel was very clean and beautifully decorated. Staff was awesome especially Kaylie at the front desk, so kind and helpful. Also enjoyed chatting with the girl bartender at the rooftop restaurant. Will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The staff was outstanding, great service and very friendly! The rooms are very clean, nice shower and comfortable bedding. The rooftop bar was decorated beautifully for the winter season! Definitely recommend 👏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great and the rooms were updated and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely exceptional customer service across the board. This should be your first choice hotel in Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DANA RENEE, HAMILTON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly. The breakfast was amazing and Alyana is top notch! The perks make you feel special too…free specialty cocktails each evening, 1/2 off an appetizer, $25 meal credit. The valet service is really convenient too! All around great place to stay! Will be back!
Short ribs at Envio
Complimentary espresso martini
Beautiful rooftop bar
Delicious breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in walking distance to everything. Love the rooftop bar and the gym.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Layout was bad, very segmented lobby and first floor. Elevators were down for 1 day which made things difficult, stairs are all located outside
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Room comfort
The room was supposed to be a king bed it was a queen which they consider a king.The heat in the room was insufficient. We have stayed there 6 times prior never stay there again. We travel a lot very disappointed with the accommodations there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Krischan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

samir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility. Excellent design with practicality and modern sensibility. The breakfast was outstanding and great value. Service very attentive, professional yet friendly and authentic. Fitness center was on par with any five star hotel. Rooms were beautifully appointed and far bigger than any hotel whether four or five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025