Bed and breakfasts have such a personal, vintage touch to them, and this is one of the best I've…read moreever stayed at. It isn't super close to Old Port, but it's about a 20-25 minute walk, even faster if you have a car or bike. Our host, David, was so gracious and kind. He gave us all kinds of tips on where to eat, what to see, and which neighborhoods to check out. And the breakfast options. Holy moly. These are some of the things David made: lobster souffle; turkey bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast puff pastry; raspberry custard; pancakes with wild blueberry compote; lobster home fries. Honestly, some of our best meals in Portland were eaten right in this very B&B. He even puts snacks in the second floor lounge area (there's also tea and chips) every day, and on an especially hot day he put out a pitcher of pink lemonade. It seems like almost all the cooking and cleaning is done by him. I'm not sure how he manages it and yet everything is flawless, but there you go. Reserve your room early because it was booked solid the whole time we were there. Totally worth it.

This is a lovely inn. The room was as expected, clean, nicely furnished and appointed. Our room was…read moreon the third floor, so my knees are complaining, but no matter. The bed was very comfortable with an assortment of different pillow types. I brought mine but left them in the car and my knees said nevermind then. The first floor has a common area, also lovely, with an ice/water machine, Bunn coffee maker, mugs, etc. A perfect spot for our Portland two day getaway. Will return!

One of my favorite B&B's to date! Mercury Inn is in a super convenient location, walkable to the…read morePortland Museum of Art and a bunch of bars/restaurants. The self check in was a super easy process and both Tim & Jake were very welcoming. I loved their breakfast each morning, everything was local and amazing, down to their coffee! They also did homemade muffins, cake and scones. The communal area is cute and convenient. We went during one of Portland's colder periods so the fireplace was very helpful and beautifully designed. There's a water dispenser, Keurig machine (with reusable kcups!), tea and snacks avail 24/7. We stayed in room 1 which was just enough space for two. No issues with getting warm water in the shower. The only thing to note is that room 1 is right outside the communal area on the 2nd floor. We had no trouble with noise overall but if people outside the room were talking or walking by, we heard very clearly. Definitely recommend and would love to come back when it's warmer!

This was my first time staying at an Inn so I wasnt sure what to expect..but the mercury inn was…read moresuch a delight! As a solo female traveler i felt very safe in the area. I also loved the breakfast served every morning, it was always such a treat to see what was in the kitchen when i woke up! Staff and fellow travelers were all so friendly and the room decor was gorgeous. Cant recommend this place enough! Very, very clean when checking in as well.

We had a lovely stay in Portland at the Blind Tiger. We visited on a Monday night during the off…read moreseason in March, so the inn was very quiet...it was so fun to practically have the entire place to ourselves to explore! The inn keeper was very accommodating and pleasant, and prepared us an eclectic European style continental breakfast. The inn has been updated with tasteful and interesting decor and character, and it is so much more charming than staying at a large chain hotel. Our Green Eyes room was spacious and bright, but we also enjoyed the various seating areas on the first and third floors, and the basement billiards room and Peloton. The hotel is in a quieter residential area, but a short walk from the busier commercial district with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend staying at the Blind Tiger while visiting Portland!

Everything went well! Our daughter's wedding was held here and it was so beautiful. All the rooms…read morewere clean, well decorated and oh so spacious! The place was impeccable and the kitchen was complete with utensils, freezers, fridge and excellent bar and counter spaces. Would go back in a heartbeat! Located in an ideal location, it was so close to everything! The manager was very friendly and accommodating! Good job, Blind Tiger! You are highly recommended!

I booked this last minute. My first hostel stay and I would like to say I genuinely enjoyed it…read more People hung out in the common area, you get to talk to people who are very friendly. The place was super clean. Would definitely come back if I am ever in the area.

If you're an elder millennial, this is a much different hostel experience than when you backpacked…read moreEurope in your 20s. Black Elephant Hostel is clean, calm, well-run, and has such a good vibe. The aesthetics are top notch. My friends and I loved relaxing at night and working on a communal puzzle at the big table. My only suggestion would be to add more hooks on the wall in the Double Trouble room to hang towels and coats.

After looking at a few options in and around the Portland Area, I decided to splurge a bit a get…read moreone of the better-rated hotels close to the waterfront. We have always had great experiences staying at Hampton Inn hotels. I was able to check in via the Hilton App and select a room. This location was great...on Fore street only about one block from the waterfront and surrounded by lots of shops and restaurants. The rooms were on the smaller side...but that is generally expected in larger/touristy cities. The rooms had comfortable beds, good water pressure, a microwave, a refrigerator and a desk/chair. There was also a large TV in the room with lots of channels. We did have an iron...but was missing an ironing board. Also, our bathroom door did NOT lock...the handle hardware seemed to be broken. They do offer free breakfast with a few hot options (such as eggs and sausages) as well as the typical continental items...breads, fruit, cereal and their signature waffle iron/maker. There is a pool and fitness center, but we did not visit either during our stay. Parking is valet-only and is $40 per night. You are given a ticket with your vehicle number and can text them when you want your car to be available. Your vehicle will be ready in a few minutes after sending the text. All the staff, including valet, we encountered were friendly, respectful and efficient.

Our stay here was three nights from Sunday June 21 to Wednesday June 24 for three people. Despite…read moreit being weekdays and early in the tourist season, the bill ended up being $1,237.99 with parking, over $400 a night. We choose Hamptons because of the Hilton ownership oversight, although individually they are privately managed so quality will vary. Also this property did offer a genuine view of the ocean in the ocean facing rooms, which apparently is obscured by buildings in other nearby properties like Residence Inn. Our top floor corner room did offer great views, was clean and quiet, and reflected the relative newness of the property built in 2011. We appreciated being able to check in and choose the room ourselves with the Hilton app, one of the reasons we keep with the Hilton chain. They did give us the token Silver status benefit of bottled water when I requested it. Blocks wide construction was going on, including the large block this property is on and along the ocean front. This necessitated walking several blocks northeast to gain access to the lakefront path near the Narrow Gauge Railroad building. It also affected the room view. Once oceanside park construction is finally over it should be great for the various local hotels. For overnight parking you are essentially forced to use the $40 a day valet. The city owned Ocean Gateway Lot which we planned on using was closed due to construction of a new park, and apparently has been for some time. The privately owned $25 a day plus processing fee Ocean Gateway Garage is very sketchy according to Google reviews (2.6 stars) and will charge you an extra $25 if you leave after 800AM. The valeted cars are stored in small open lots either onsite or a couple blocks away from what we observed. Our experience with valet was not good. The second and third mornings we had to valet ourselves to get completely out, maneuvering around other cars and a parking lot hosing machine. The large self serve water container for ice water next to the front desk and the hot water container at the coffee bar were both empty on arrival, however they offered to get me some water when I pointed this out. We had requested an eventually received a rollaway bed. My girlfriend's daughter insists on separate beds for all of us. One great thing about Hamptons is that a rollaway bed added to a double queen room is not an issue, although the quality of the bed itself varies greatly. This one was terrible, with the center of it literally dropping to meet the floor. We also didn't get a top sheet or pillows. It took a couple requests but we did eventually get a sheet (still no pillow), and on the third night a new bed. The second bed was even worse than the first, with the bottom broken with a hole, see included image. When I mentioned it to the front desk our last night I didn't get a response, I think they were tired of dealing with it. Breakfast options were even sparser than the typical no frills Hampton breakfast. It was supposed to start at 600AM, but all three mornings the doors didn't open till between 610AM and 615AM. There is often a promo image of premium bakery bagels and cut fresh fruit for the free Hilton breakfast on the in-room TV at Hamptons, which in reality you rarely see. There was a couple bottles of Smucker's syrup for the waffles instead of something house made with actual fruit. The hard boiled eggs were unpeeled together in a container instead of pealed and in individual egg trey slots. The yogurt packs (one flavor) were not in a small fridge like they should be, but stacked in a box on an open air table and not cold. Are these yogurts thrown away after sitting out for hours or put back out each morning? We didn't see bagels, even the typical cheap grocery store ones. There was a box for actual fresh fruit, but it was empty the first two mornings. This property has great potential, particularly when the new park is in. Unfortunately it currently suffers dearly from lax management in all areas including front of house, valet, room support (rollaway bed), and breakfast

My partner took me to The Chadwick for my birthday, and boy did we have the best time! Parking and…read morechecking in was a breeze and we got right up to our room which was super cozy, and we had our own private bathroom across the hall! We loved the greeting committee (three huskies :)) and all the treats and cookies left out for guests! The breakfast was absolutely the highlight, where Erin happened to make my favorite, blueberry pancakes with a lemon drizzle! She accommodated my egg allergy as well! I will be recommending this bnb to friends heading to Portland and will for sure return!

We stayed at the Chadwick for a week vacation and it was magical. The room was gorgeous and…read morecomfortable. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious (especially the orange and chocolate chip ricotta pancakes!) The absolute highlight of the stay, however, was the family running the bed and breakfast. Erin and Zack were so kind and welcoming. They were easy to talk to and had amazing recommendations for our stay. Their daughter Lily kept us entertained with many stories. Their dogs were adorable and greeted us the moment we hit the bottom of the stairs. We couldn't recommend the Chadwick enough for its accommodations and amazing hospitality!

Great hotel with long history in the Old Port. Centrally located for enjoying food and…read moreentertainment. The staff are friendly and very accommodating for guests arriving late at night to utilize the complimentary airport shuttle service and also allow for a slightly later checkout to support utilizing the spa services. The bed was comfortable and room provided everything I needed. The on site gym was actually larger than I expected and had a reasonable amount of free weights. The restaurant was amazing.....delicious food, well prepared and again very friendly and attentive staff. Lobster for breakfast was exactly what I needed to remind me I was home. I would definitely stay at the Regency again. Thank you!

Stayed two nights recently and was not overly impressed. The service was good, but a bit…read morepretentious, like we should feel privileged to be there. The jacuzzi and steam rooms were under renovation from the last week of June through mid-July, which seems like odd timing since it is busy season. It didn't really affect us as we weren't planning to use, but advance notice would have been nice. The people checking in in front of us were upset about it, but their complaints were completely brushed off. The rooms were comfortable but need refreshing. Stains on the carpet, etc. The walls are thin and you can hear the people in the room next to you. The location is excellent for walking throughout downtown Portland. Easy access to the waterfront and many top restaurants. Doubtful we'd stay again.