I stayed at this Comfort Inn on 9/23/11 and was completely satisfied with my choice. There were only 4 hotels in Portsmouth that I could find. We were in town for the Shawnee Family Weekend being promoted by the college. I would have liked to have stayed a little closer, but it only took 10 minutes to get to Shawnee.... More

This was the Holiday Inn Express until recently. Within the past year, it was fully re-modeled. New furniture, beds, carpet, vanities, etc. Very nice hotel and clean. The people were nice, as well. It is up a huge hill with a good view of a valley. Be aware that the rooms with the view of the valley also have the... More

Room was very well kept and clean no issues to speak of breakfast was great More

Must say the king bed was exceptionally comfortable and the water pressure was surprisingly strong- which is a plus. The first night the fire alarm went off and I noticed no one even checked to see if visitors were evacuating or to tell us it was fine to go back in-- seemed a bit odd. The first two nights we... More

A converted former HI Express, you can see why HI divested the property, no flat screen, slow Ethernet, worn fixtures reasonable low end property. More

Free upgrade after I asked. Breakfast was good, The room was clean and the bed was good with nice bedding. The front clerk wasn't super friendly but she was fine. They need a TV in the fitness room is my only complaint. More

This truly is the best option in Portsmouth...and while there ARE other motels around, I feel like it's the "only game in town. Really...the only other TRUE option worth your while would be Shawnee State Park Lodge...and that is quite a drive out from Portsmouth...and a bit more expensive than the Holiday Inn Express. I grew up in this area,... More

No doubt about it, this is the best lodging option in Portsmouth. The HI Express is up on a hill right off US 23. The rooms are updated and spacious. Like all HI Express properties, the only on-premises food service is the above-average expanded continental breakfast. There is a decent Ponderosa Steakhouse and some fast food places next door, however.... More

I have stayed here many times. The minute you walk in the door, it smells clean!!!. They have an awesome breakfast, nice front desk, and very clean and comfortable rooms. Their housekeeping department is amazing, because these rooms are in tip-top shape.!!!!!!!I would suggest TO everyone that is planning a trip to Portsmouth, STAY HERE!!!!!! More