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The Exeter Inn

Phillips Exeter Academy's Georgian Revival inn, opened in 1932 for visiting dignitaries and families, and host to presidential primary candidates.

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The Exeter Inn
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Built
1932Built 1932 with a gift from Mrs. William Boyce Thompson and her daughter (official; Wikipedia).
Style
Georgian Revival
Type
Inn
Area
Seacoast: Exeter
Credentials
Inside a National Register historic district

The story

The academy’s inn opened in 1932, funded by the widow and daughter of mining engineer and Phillips Exeter alumnus William Boyce Thompson, in Georgian architecture matching the campus. It was built to house visiting dignitaries, students’ families and visitors to the academy. It has hosted New Hampshire presidential primary candidates over the years. Hay Creek Hotels took over the lease in 2007 and carried out a $5 million renovation; in 2020 the inn briefly housed students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Good to know

  • Address: 90 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.