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The Governor's Inn

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

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The Governor's Inn near Rochester Common offers travelers a charming base. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax in the garden, and savor American cuisine at Spaulding Steak & Ale. The inn provides in-room WiFi, and a coffee shop is steps away for a convenient morning boost.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £111
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

What's nearby

  • Rochester Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochester Common - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 29 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Governor's Inn

Inn near Rochester Opera House
Located close to Rochester Common, The Governor's Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spaulding Steak & Ale, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Governor's Inn offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 100.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Governor's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Governor's Inn?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Governor's Inn on 26 Aug 2025 start from £110.69, 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.

How much is parking at The Governor's Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Governor's Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Governor's Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Governor's Inn located?

Situated in Rochester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common. Milton Three Ponds and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Governor's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 888 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, easy internet, rooms are clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, the room was quiet dispite loud music nearby. Food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Beautiful room with old world charm. Couldn't ask for a nicer staff!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy and our room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
Every box was checked, could not ask for more. Our second visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Moises

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Inn with a few fun quirks. Lovely room, amazing staff. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a lovely get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great find!! The staff (Nicole, Robin, John) were just wonderful!!! The room was beautiful, the bed was very comfortable!!! The restaurant atmosphere and the food was just so yummy!!! I'm so glad we stayed four nights, I wish we could've stayed much, much longer. You simply can't go wrong here, thanks to everyone who made this stay so memorable. I couldn't have been more pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk was very pleasurable. Food was excellent for late night dining. It was a little difficult climbing to the third floor for my husband who is 72 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the inn and the grounds. I really wanted to eat at the restaurant but could not be there for dinner and it isn’t open for breakfast or lunch. The inn is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience clean and different
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice property, close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My overnight stay was perfect! Room and bathroom were very clean. Enjoyed it more than staying at a hotel! Although the restaurant didn't have a lot of GF options, everything smelled awesome. I would have given it a try if I didn't have other plans. Will stay here again anytime I am in Rochester!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Nice place and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely historical inn. It is managed by people who see and enjoy its history. They make it accessible and popular to people who enjoy socializing to music in this atmosphere close to nature but also in a small city setting. All of this is excellent. The only concerns come with the expectations of modern travel (e.g. bigger rooms, bathrooms with space for travel items, etc.) still, breakfast is ample and well thought-out, rooms are very clean, staff capable & friendly. If one chooses to stay for supper, meals appear to have good variety and well-priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice stay in an historic mansion. The rooms are good sized with a comfortable bed and blackout curtains which was nice. The on site restaurant was great for drinks and dinner. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from all the staff. Dinner was exellent! Room was classic style !Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice accommodations, reasonable rate, excellent staff, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024