The Governor's Inn

Name: The Governor's Inn
Address: 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, New Hampshire, 03867, Rochester, US

Location: 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, New Hampshire, 03867, Rochester, US

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Inns

About this Property

Enjoy Scenic Views

Take in the picturesque views from the terrace and garden during your stay at The Governor's Inn. Relax and unwind in a serene setting.

Delicious Dining Options

Indulge in American cuisine at Spaulding Steak & Ale or grab a coffee at the cafe. Don't forget to end your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Comfort

Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access, enjoy cable programming on Smart televisions, and make use of convenient amenities like room service. It's your home away from home.

Book now to experience all these features and more at The Governor's Inn in Rochester. Start planning your peaceful getaway today.

Important Information

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Continental breakfast
Picnic area
Free breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
No elevator (single level property)

Rooms Available

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

2 Double Beds
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Business Studio

1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the garden

Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

1 Double Bed
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, wardrobe or closet, and mobile key entry
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Smart TV
- Mobile key entry

Guest Reviews

Daniel (10/5): A quick trip back in time - Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the dinner at the restaurant. Clean, safe, and friendly.
Karen (10/5): - It was all very nice.
MONIQUE (10/5): - We needed a nice place to stay that would also accommodate our 7 month old 70 lb puppy. The people were so nice. We were able to find outdoors, they even had a pup cup for our pup. The hotel is historic and very nice. Our room was spacious and very comfortable! We will go back!
Terri (8/5): - Parking was easy.
Kenneth (10/5): - All was good and convenient
Patrick (10/5): - Very old fashioned but still comfortable
Phyllip (6/5): Ok but could be better - The room was a little small, but ok for one night stay. The airconditioner was very noisy making sleeping a little difficult. The heater in the ensuite had no handle so was on 100% of the time, so the room was very hot and uncomfortable. The entire power in the room is operated by one switch...we couldnt run the a/c by itself (the tv had to be on as well, strange situation)
Kimberly (10/5): - The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and the room was very nice and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
George (4/5): - The door is unlocked to the inn - walked around a photographers equipment . the shower did not work . it smelled like marijuana in the lobby and bathroom. the furniture is tired , the lighting is terrible - i had to reset the GFI in the bathroom to turn the light on . the extension cords make it feel like a fire trap. - no way it is 3 stars . would not stay for free.
Carl (6/5): - Hotel needs major updates
Jacob (4/5): - Lots of food and music to enjoy here. I unfortunately didn't sleep well because of the hardness of the bed, felt like I was sleeping on a rock. The staff are friendly and the rooms are decently clean, the only dirty area was the ac, as it had built up dust and didn't seem to be well cleaned. Overall its an okay place to stay, as long as you like hard beds.
Irene (10/5): - Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.
bryan (8/5): - Very historic building
Shawn (10/5): - Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.
Daphne (10/5): - Very nice. Good location.
Verified traveler (10/5): We're staying again! - We loved this old-fashioned, quaint Inn! All staff we experienced we're friendly and helpful. The room was almost perfect for our needs except the window air conditioner which was very dirty but once I cleaned the filter, it worked better. For us, the on-site restaurant was a huge bonus that we enjoyed very much. The meals and beer we're awesome and reasonably priced. We checked out before breakfast was served but a kitchen staffer heard us leaving and offered us a coffee for road - great service! No surcharge for parking and in a great area to explore. The restaurant atmosphere was comfortable and the decor interesting to check out. They are proud of their Spaulding High!
Sandra (8/5): Charming inn - Bed was hard but place was comfortable and quaint. I would go back.
Dale (6/5): - The charm of an older building was very interesting.
James (10/5): - 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.
Paul (8/5): - Bed was comfortable, the room was quiet dispite loud music nearby. Food was great.
Lisa (10/5): - Loved that it is an historic home. Staff is great. Very good food.
Luisa (10/5): - 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.
Georgieanna (10/5): 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.
Bruce (10/5): - Every box was checked, could not ask for more. Our second visit.
Stacy (10/5): - Stay on my way was the best price I could find
Brenda (10/5): - Staff is nice, easy internet, rooms are clean and neat.
Kathleen (10/5): - Great food. Beautiful room with old world charm. Couldn't ask for a nicer staff!!!
Richard (8/5): - The bar and dining options were good
Marion (8/5): - 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.
Monica (10/5): - Excellent
Carl (8/5): Nostalgically cozy - The property is a bit worn and tired. Restaurant and bar on premises were good. Quiet rooms. The interiors seem haphazardly arranged rather than coordinated. Charming through a soft focus lens.
Lisa (10/5): - 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!!!
Shirley (6/5): - 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.
Janice (10/5): - Quaint Inn with a few fun quirks. Lovely room, amazing staff. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a lovely get away.
Moises (6/5): - Beautiful old property
Luis (10/5): - Great experience clean and different
Robin (10/5): - 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.
Stephen (6/5): A bit tired - More worn than photos suggested. Mattresses pretty worn out.
josh (4/5): - The Governors Inn is a very special place for us because we were married there and is still probably a great place to get hitched. The people are super friendly and great so why did i give it 2 stars? We recently stayed there for our 11 year anniversary and the bed was the absolute worst. I felt like I was sleeping in my grandmas spare bedroom in the 80s. The bed is like sleeping on a box spring and the sheets/covers were pretty gross. It is ridiculuous that these beds havent been upgraded in a very long time. I hope they change this, it's a small investment and would make a very big difference. Till then I won't be back.
Marc (10/5): - Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
Cynthia (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy and our room was clean.
Verified traveler (8/5): - 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.
lynn (10/5): - The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Donna (10/5): - Very clean, nice property, close to town
Joyce (8/5): - It was a great place...
Dara (8/5): - Staff very friendly. Nice place and affordable.
Dave (10/5): - Great service from all the staff. Dinner was exellent! Room was classic style !Thank You!
Leslie (8/5): Great spot just need to improve a few things - Love the Governors Inn our only complaint is the beds just aren’t that comfortable, better than last time, but not the best still. Carriage house is cute but shower pressure was awful Restaurant & bar are fantastic & can’t say enough good things about staff ! Will go back but stay in different room !
Kenneth (10/5): - Wonderful historic hotel in downtown Rochester, N.H. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable clean rooms, center city access. Good pricing. Great experience.
KULARB (8/5): - The Governor's Inn is a 100 year old building that has gone through several changes over the years. It's in need of renovation, which the owner, from what I can see is working to get the place ship-shape. The staff & services though make up for any inconvenience. The restaurant, bar & music venues are first rate. People from all around the area stop by to enjoy. There is no elevator, however the staff, at no prompting are willing to help with your luggage.Everything considered, it's a good value. There is a lot of history at the Governor's Inn.
Verified traveler (6/5): Great-why skimp on heat?? - The people were super nice from when you walked in until you left. Very helpful. We ate dinner in the Steak restaurant/Pub and it was fantastic! Food is great! We had a large suite type room and it was very large and had furnishings but the tv was way to small to see from across the large room. The bathroom fixtures were loose and coming off but the biggest think was it was 32 degrees out and there was no heat. They had this small fan type heater that we had on high the whole time and it was so cold I would not even shower. We had told them it was cold prior to dinner and she said that she would see if they could turn the heat up.... that didn't happen. But otherwise, I would recommend the restaurant and the hotel to anyone who was going to this area, but just don't go when its cold out! I did see a large ac in the closet so it would probably cool the room (if they put it in-lol) The people made up for the lack of heat with their warm friendly attitudes! They did have someone with a large dog in the room down the hall also, which was weird to me????
Craig (10/5): - 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.
Laura (10/5): - Beautiful inside
Christine (10/5): - Lovely historic inn.
Diane (10/5): - This is a lovely hotel with charming rooms!! The staff are amazing and welcoming. While we live quite far from here, we are thinking it would be worth the travel from Texas back to The Governors Inn just so we could spend more time here. First class all the way!!!
Josiah (10/5): - I’ve stayed here multiple times. It’s an older property which hasn’t quite been updated with modern features such as ample outlets and dated fixtures, but it’s a pleasant place to stay. It sort of has antique charm. Staff are friendly and there’s restaurant in the main building. It’s also walked to the center of town for more restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Karen (10/5): - Wonderful historic place to stay.
Karen (10/5): - The staff was wonderful. I had a waiter from the restaurant named John. he was fabulous. He gave great recommendations. The food was delicious. Check-in was easy.
Terry (10/5): - This is our 2nd time staying here. The rooms are nice and large. Restaurant and bar is excellent. Love how they preserve the quality of the older part of the inn
Jacob (2/5): - Although the staff was terrific, hotel conditions were absolutely horrible. Disgusting, dirty floors, hairs in the shower and stains on the bedding. My wife and i stayed on New Year's Eve for our first time at the "hotel", and it will definitely be our last.
Karen (10/5): - The location is near in the store.
Gail (10/5): Excellent hotel in local area - Excellent bed and breakfast in local city. Goes above and beyond in service and accomodates all request. Plus in later january to march they have weekly band play
Albert (10/5): - I liked how they were nice and sweet to me
Andrea (6/5): - Was looking forward to a drink at the bar at 9pm on a Friday evening. Only to be told they were closing up (although a sign right behind the bar promoting but one get one drafts from 9-10.
Diana (10/5): - Wonderful inn with wonderful staff and restaurant. Centrally located. So glad we found it. I can’t say enough about the great staff. They make you feel like you our home.
Cynthia (10/5): Very nice place - This place is very nice. Clean, cozy, comfortable. Restaurant is max too.
Karen Brooke (10/5): - I felt I was walking into a Hallmark movie
Catherine (10/5): - This property has a lot of personality with attention to history of the town, very cozy and comfortable
David (10/5): - The staff was courteous and professional. This made all the difference. The inn is quaint as it is an older structure. Housekeeping services keep each room in superb condition.
Andrew (10/5): - 11111
Elizabeth (8/5): - Charming and historic. Staff were wonderful!
Elisabeth (8/5): - I loved this place. My only negative was that my room was cold even with the use of the space heater. Everything else was great
Kristine (10/5): - There is an awesome restaurant on site that was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend eating there!
Harvey (8/5): Helpful employees, lots of stairs - Room was very small, and the shower was awkward & strange. The bedside alarm clock went off 4 times during the night! Bed was hard, but the pillows were great. The man who carried in our luggage also washed our car windshield and brought us coffee. It is an interesting place.
Karen (10/5): - This is such an amazing place. Cozy and so comfortable. Excellent service and so friendly feels like home. Restaurant food is excellent and i will definitely go back and highly recommend staying there. I didn't want to leave.
Allison (8/5): - Property was loud due to restaurant downstairs but not an issue. Room was quaint but bed was uncomfortable.
Caryn (10/5): - Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean.
Ronald (8/5): - Our stay was decent. The room was adequate and the staff was verynice and helpful.
stan (10/5): - Friendly staff! Gracious mansion.
Aditya (10/5): - Excellent!
Amanda (10/5): Historic and cozy - Beautiful historical Inn. My room was on the 3rd floor. Quiet and clean, no frills but comfortable. No elevator due to being a historic building. Didn't get to seeing the 2 other properties but my room had a private bathroom. Only issue was due to the space the shower stall was very tight. Water pressure was good and it has a heater fan, which was a unexpected perk. I ate dinner at their restaurant, good portions and hot, not nuked in a microwave. The staff were friendly/polite, made sure I was accommodated. They answered any questions that I had about the historic house, gave suggestions about other places in town and made me feel at home. Continental breakfast was better than most places I've stayed at. Will definitely have to plan a longer stay without other plans. I was up for a wedding (not at their venue) and stayed 2 nights. Also wanted to add they have a on property maintenance who was personable and made sure that I could call if the room was to cold. Due to being on the 3rd floor it seemed to have a separate heating system. Great stay would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience.
joseph (10/5): - nice accommodations, reasonable rate, excellent staff, great restaurant
Randall (8/5): - Nice Accommodations and will say again!
albert (8/5): - Great restaurant and bar
barbara (10/5): - Very impressed with this property. Much more than I expected for the price. I will definitely stay here again.
Joseph (10/5): - Upon arrival, I was immediately greeted by an exceptionally friendly host who saw that I was tired and made my check in and dining experience easy.
Marsha (10/5): - Staff was exceptional cordial and pleasant. Took time to talk with guests. Breakfast was Continental but seating was in lovely dining room. Four of us has dinner there. All were more than satisfied with service and delicious meals. The Governor's Inn was exceptional clean and well maintained. We will definitely return when we are in the area. It is a gem!
Laurie (10/5): - beautiful stay. Very nice property. Lovely rooms.
Larry (10/5): - We liked everything about this place and would choose it again if staying in Rochester.
John (jack) (8/5): - Nice quiet room
Anthony (6/5): - The property is old and smells old. The mattresses need to be changed as they are ancient.
Tim (10/5): - Old hotel in nice neighborhood
Mark (10/5): Great Inn - Wonderfull colonial era converted house. A real gem. Staff was wondeful and the onsite restauarant was fabulous. Food was excellent and bery reasonably priced. Would highly reccomend
Paul (10/5): - Nothing
Verified traveler (10/5): - Our stay was amazing. Such a cute place. Walls are a little thin, but that comes with staying at an Inn, so it wasn't a huge issue. Will definitely stay here agin while I'm in town.
Deborah (8/5): - There is a restaurant in this hotel with very good food and drinks. Everything was clean and neat. My only complaint would be that the room had a strange odor. I think it was probably the cleaning products they used.
Kathleen (8/5): - Quaint New England spot- restaurant was excellent and very reasonable. If you’re in the area-would definitely recommend.
Verified traveler (10/5): - A beautiful early 20th century inn. Clean, quiet and comfortable for a one night stay while attending a wedding in the area.
Kimberly (10/5): - 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.
Glenn (6/5): - Beds were hard. Only had one day where the bed was made up. Not old age user friendly. Staff was very courteous and friendly.