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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
The Weldon Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,223 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Old Port

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

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West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Portland Arts District

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Portland Arts District. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Museum of Art might round out your trip.

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Aerial view of Cape Elizabeth Lights, also known as Two Lights, at the south end of Casco Bay in town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine ME, USA.

West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.

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10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 9 nights in a King Suite and it was nice to have the separation between the sitting area/kitchenette and the bedroom. The bed was comfortable and it was great to have a desk for a work area in the bedroom as well as a TV. The building has only been open for a couple of months so everything was clean and well maintained. Having the laundry facility was handy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay again.."

Portland Harbor Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Location is fantastic and staff was friendly. The room and common areas were acceptably clean. The room was pretty basic and felt a little cramped but I could have booked a suite and didn’t. Some of the maintenance could have been done better, which would have been more fitting for a well restored building, but whatever. Unfortunately, we had a room facing Fore Street, which apparently doubles as the Portland Drag Strip on Friday and Saturday night. Super loud motorcycles and cars sped past, revving engines, well after midnight. No clue why the PPD tolerates this. As others have mentioned, the Resort Fee is silly. Basically, you get charged $35 per day but can get use of those funds if you eat, or drink in their restaurant. We were informed of this upon checking in but I saw no mention of it during the booking process, but perhaps I simply missed it. Several States have outlawed such practices, often referring to them as “predatory pricing” because they’re normally not clear at the time of booking (up-front). Not a huge deal, as we simply had a drink in the bar every day, but you just wouldn’t expect it from a hotel that’s this nice otherwise. It just feels a but slimy. I’ll stay elsewhere next time, simply due to the noise, but obviously that’s something they can’t control."

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

8/10 Good

"The hotel staff were great. The room was clean and comfortable. We stayed in the top room which was a corner room with a great view of Fore street If you plan to stay on a room facing Fore Street you better not be a light sleeper. This is not the hotel’s fault, there is a nightclub which can disturb your sleep. The city of Portland should consider an ordinance on engine idling noise after midnight. The hotel parking valet service was excellent and well worthwhile."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Portland like?

Travellers love the Downtown Portland neighbourhood for its array of dining options and bar scene. Make sure that you visit Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium as part of your Downtown Portland travel plans.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Portland?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Portland to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Portland area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Portland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Portland.

What is there to do around this Portland neighbourhood?

Downtown Portland's sights and attractions like N.W. Barrett Gallery, Museum of African Culture and Maine Historical Society offer insight into the local culture. Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Portland include Domaine Gallery, Fore Street Gallery and Salt Gallery. While you're out sightseeing in Portland, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monument Square or Center for Maine History.

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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

Portland Harbor Hotel

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Evalina Hotel

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront

The Westin Portland Harborview

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

The Weldon Hotel

The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine

Clarion Pointe South Portland

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Where to stay in Downtown Portland

Old Port

West End

Portland Arts District

West Bayside

East Bayside

Top Downtown Portland Hotel Reviews

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