The Governor's Inn

Inn with restaurant, near Rochester Opera House

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Step into the charming world of The Governor's Inn, nestled near Rochester Common. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind on the garden terrace, or savor American cuisine at Spaulding Steak & Ale. With in-room WiFi and a coffee shop nearby, your stay is sure to be relaxing and memorable.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Meeting room
Picnic area
Wedding services
Free newspapers in the lobby
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Separate dining area
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Tomorrow

Nov 28 - Nov 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Separate bathtub and shower

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Business Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Mobile key entry

Iron/ironing board

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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About the neighborhood

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
Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Hampton Beach - 43 min drive - 65.9 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

‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
‪Cinco Cantina - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Governor's Inn

When visiting Rochester, The Governor's Inn is a great choice to consider. 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*

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.

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

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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The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Restaurant

Bed

Breakfast

Food

Bar

Live music

Building

Air conditioning

What guests liked

The on-site restaurant offered excellent food, great selection, and good prices in a comfortable and interesting atmosphere. (16 reviews)
Parking was convenient and available without an extra charge. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 20, 2025

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

Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 12, 2025

A quick trip back in time

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the dinner at the restaurant. Clean, safe, and friendly.

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2025

People are so accommodating and friendly. Rooms are very clean. Restaurant offers amazing food.

Shannon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 27, 2025

Parking was easy.

Terri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 10, 2025

The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and the room was very nice and comfortable. We will definitely be back.

Kimberly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 18, 2025

They only had fruit,yogurt, cereal and english muffins. Parking was tight

Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Staff is nice, easy internet, rooms are clean and neat.

Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 11, 2025

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

lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2025

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

Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.

Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 22, 2025

Very nice. Good location.

Daphne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 12, 2025

Bed was comfortable, the room was quiet dispite loud music nearby. Food was great.

Paul, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 14, 2025

The charm of an older building was very interesting.

Dale, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 14, 2025

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

Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

Great food. Beautiful room with old world charm. Couldn't ask for a nicer staff!!!

Kathleen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 17, 2025

Charming inn

Bed was hard but place was comfortable and quaint. I would go back.

Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2025

Excellent experience all around. We arrived very late and the a/c was running at the perfect temperature. Breakfast outside was lovely and the staff were very nice and friendly.

Luisa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 8, 2025

Hotel needs major updates

Carl, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2025

Home town vibes.

Our room was adorable. I loved the wallpaper. I also loved the decor of the bathroom. Close proximity to everything we were wanting to do.

Georgieanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

Quaint Inn with a few fun quirks. Lovely room, amazing staff. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a lovely get away.

Janice, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 10, 2025

Beautiful old property

Moises, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 15, 2025

Wonderful historic place to stay.

Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 14, 2025

We, had a very nice stay. Staff, was super friendly. Had dinner at the restaurant, the food was amazing and very reasonable. Would definitely go back.

1-night trip