The Governor's Inn

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January 2025

February 2025

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Room service

Bar

Housekeeping

Pet-friendly

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Explore the area

78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

Rochester Opera House
5 min walk
Rochester Historical Society Museum
6 min walk
Rochester Common
14 min walk
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
26 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Business Studio

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Parking included

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan

About this property

Inn with free breakfast, a quick walk to Rochester Opera House

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, free newspapers and wedding services are on-site.

The Governor's Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Governor's Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rochester Opera House. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Spaulding Steak & Ale
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
Just a 5-minute walk from Rochester Opera House and 14 minutes on foot from Rochester Common
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Governor's Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Rochester inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Spaulding Steak & Ale – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner.

The Garage – This restaurant only serves lunch.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Spaulding Steak & Ale
The Garage

Family friendly

Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in room
High-pile carpet in room
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Limited room service
Separate dining area

Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Maximum 1 pets
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 100.00 cleaning fee
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Governor's Inn Rochester

Governor's Rochester

The Governor's Inn Inn

The Governor's Inn Rochester

The Governor's Inn Inn Rochester

The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very old historic property. If you love history, you’ll love it. If you want chrome and glass, not the place for you. The rooms are clean and charming. The restaurant has a great menu with lots of options. I never had a bad meal. Lots of spaces to sit quietly and read both inside and out. The staff is just brilliant. My next trip to NH, I’ll definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with family

17 Sept 2024

Beds were hard. Only had one day where the bed was made up. Not old age user friendly. Staff was very courteous and friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

16 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quaint place to stay. Nice staff.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire T

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It has an old style that I enjoyed and so did lots of other folks as the place was busy with outdoor events which weren't loud once I was in my room. The outdoor area was super festive with twinkle lights. It was a bit hard to find parking Sat night. The room and bathroom were clean and comfy. I felt safe. My only complaint was I wish there was a mini fridge in the room.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dwight

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Elegant and historic, first Inn of NH. Watch out for the third floor room, while it’s spacious and a comfortable suite, it has a sloping ceiling with eaves. Plenty of hiking trails. Coffee service was spotty, only mostly 8-10. Continental breakfast. Kuerig in lobby was broken and not repaired over a four day span. Would be really nice to have hard boiled eggs for lactose intolerant folks.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It has breakfast included! It is quiet but there are weekend activities like Murder Mysteries, theatre, bands at the garage bar, lunch and dinner at the Steak and Ale on the premises or easy walk downtown. The rooms are cute and clean and comfy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Easy to find, centrally located and great common areas for our family and friends to visit with us and for us to relax after

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

8 Sept 2024

Our room was extremely clean and inviting. All staff members were helpful and very friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is an adorable inn within short walking distance to the Rochester opera house.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

7 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great Inn! Quiet, clean and friendly staff. I would definitely return and recommend to family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The bedroom and restroom were clean with clean linen. The complimentary breakfast was hearty. I liked the old charm associated with the building. The manager Sue was very welcoming and attentive to the requirements of the guests. If I visited the area again then shall stay at the Inn again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

2 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristina, mattydale

Travelled with family

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful building with friendly staff. There was a separate building next door that featured live music from 7-10. Grounds were nice. Easy access to t Highways for trips to beach or mountains

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff and good restaurant and bar - we ate at the Spaulding Steak and Ale - really decent steak and good beer too. Pleasant grounds and the garage, which had live bands that night is really close. Easy walk into the centre of Rochester as well. Recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Score!

We scored! Unique quaint room. Back yard has a garage bar, and luckily a band that night. We left before band was done, and we couldn't hear them in our room. Would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great Stay! Nice comfortable room. Nicole was very friendly upon arrival. Would definitely stay here again. Didn't get to have dinner but other people said it is great. AAAA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very sweet. different from the chain hotels.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We stayed in Room 227 in the older property next door. The room was immaculately cleaned. Service was excellent and staff were very cheerful and helpful. The first floor was vacant and it appeared that the rooms downstairs were used for storage. Entry and staircase carpet was older and stained. it appears you are on your own in the building, but the next morning we found out there is someone available for the building. I'd love to see small investments made in the property to upgrade carpet, fabrics and mattresses. It would also be great to see the first floor be set up to have visitors be more comfortable in the building. The outdoors area is charming with different patios and lawns all around. We ate at the restaurant and it was a nice experience with pretty good food.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Parviz

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth, Rochester

Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

There was no space in Room 224 to conduct business. I didn't see an indoor lobby. The patio smelled of stale cigarette smoke as did the parking lot. There were a few outdoor tables with chairs but it was humid out, and didnt want to conduct business there.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024