The Governor's Inn

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Historic stays, lively nights downtown

The Governor’s Inn keeps it practical and full of character, with a highly walkable downtown Rochester address surrounded by historic buildings and tree-lined streets. Mornings start with a complimentary continental-plus breakfast, then evenings can stay easy with dinner on-site at Spaulding Steak & Ale, a casual neighborhood joint with a warm vibe.

  • Steps from the Opera House

    Walk under half a mile to the historic Rochester Opera House for live events.

  • Live music all year

    Summer bands, winter rock nights, and acoustic sets keep the calendar buzzing.

  • Dinner on-site, no detours

    Spaulding Steak & Ale serves casual American favorites six nights weekly.
$88 nightly
The total price is $95
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Individually styled rooms with AC and baths
  • Entry hall with original woodwork and stained glass
  • Quiet parlor with gas fireplace and pocket doors
  • Secluded garden venue with tiki torches after dusk
  • Trivia Tuesdays in the Great Hall with food
  • APA billiards room for weekend pool games
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two blue armchairs, a dresser, a mirror, a fireplace, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a radiator, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.6 out of 10
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(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

What's nearby

  • Rochester Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rochester Common - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 43 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Hampton Beach - 46 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 30 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 51 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 54 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 62 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Durham Station - 24 min drive
  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Governor's Inn

  • The Governor's Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Spaulding Steak & Ale, which serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Spaulding Steak & Ale - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
The Garage - This restaurant serves lunch only.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Governor's Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Governor's Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Governor's Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Governor's Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Governor's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Governor's Inn and nearby?

The Governor's Inn has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Governor's Inn?

Yes, Spaulding Steak & Ale offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Governor's Inn like?

The Governor's Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Rochester Opera House and 14 minutes' walk from Rochester Common.

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Reviews

The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

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8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered good food, a great selection, and exceptional service. (84 reviews)
  • The property offers a pet-friendly environment with a fenced area for dogs to be safely off-leash and a welcoming atmosphere for furry guests. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and place was perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was wonderful the property was special it was the highlight of our trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this property! Keep in mind, its a restored historical property and as such there are quirks ( creaky floors, noise travels, tiny retrofitted shower stall) but the charm is phenomenal. Staff were amazing and friendly and room was immaculate. We would definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting large room with large bathroom
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic staff and had a good dinner as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, helpful staff, and a lovely clean room. Very comfortable!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Inn was beautiful but the restaurant was closed as it was Sunday. They did send me to a great fish restaurant a few blocks away which was really good! Fresh everything! My room was the President's suite, huge room, huge bathroom all very clean with good linens and towels. No elevator but helpful staff to get a bag up the winding staircase. Great light breakfast. I would recommend this as a great stop, lots of history here!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely homey place. Clean, comfortable. Friendly staff. The attached restaurant was great! Good food, plenty of it and very reasonable prices.
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4/10 Fair

Bed hard as a rock. Room decor lackluster. Super noisy. TV remote didn’t work. Won’t be back ever.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location was great. This is a very quaint New England Inn. We enjoyed our stay.
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8/10 Very good

The people at garage bar were great. The physical property needs tidying up. Sweeping near doors, trash around building,all window sills had bugs in them. The place was really quaint.A neater and cleaner presentation would go a long way. The place has a nice interesting history. I'd go back again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very happy with our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. We had dinner and drinks at the restaurant the food was very good and the waitress was very personable and efficient. We plan to go back!
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6/10 Good

An historic house kept running with a limited budget. Congratulations on holding things together. A restaurant, but lim
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8/10 Very good

Continental breakfast was inconsistent from one day to the next. But staff was friendly and the place was clean but in need of a bit repair here and there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique property and very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was super friendly and a fun atmosphere
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10/10 Exceptional

The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun little rustic place. Very clean and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

nice accommodations, reasonable rate, excellent staff, great restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic inn.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed the historic attitude of the building and grounds. Very nice personnel and attached restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy and our room was clean.