We stayed at Inn at St. John. It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was so very friendly and courteous, the breakfast was convenient and good. The location makes it easy to quickly get around. We walked to the Old Port area, the Western Promenade historic area and to downtown Portland from the Inn. The Inn is dog friendly, and the staff enjoyed out pup. The Inn is close to Maine Medical Center if you have someone there in the hospital. I recommend the Inn for your stay in Portland. read more

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There were tons of positive reviews for the St John Inn so my husband and I booked it for our vacation in Portland. Unfortunately our stay was very disappointing. Upon checking in the front desk only gave us our keys, no instructions on how to get to the room, where the shared bathroom was or any information for our stay. Our room was 9C which we found out very quickly was 5 flights up the steepest definitely not up to code stairs. Me and my husband are 25 years old and in great shape and it was a struggle for even us to get our luggage up to our room. Our room was honestly pretty sad looking. There was a bed and a sink with no mirror and a mini fridge and a microwave in the corner. You can tell this place is historic because everything looked very old and outdated and looked like it could use a good clean. We found leftovers from the guests who stayed in our room beforehand so the room was not turned over well. Also the smell in our room was horrific. It smelt like something was wet and molding. I even went down the 5 flights of steps to let the front desk know my concern of the smell and all he did was hand me a can of febreeze. I was hoping when they would go to clean our rooms the next day they could clean and get to the bottom of whatever the smell was but our room was not cleaned the entire 4 night stay even when I went down and asked the front desk if our room could be cleaned due to the smell and if we could get fresh towels. I had to go down to the front desk several times to ask for our room to be cleaned and finally they changed the sheets got new towels and sprayed breeze again and didn't say anything about the smell. The shared bathroom was across the hall and this was honestly the worst part. I've lived in dorms with gross shared bathrooms but this one is not only gross but it's the tiniest bathroom especially if it's supposed to be a shared space. First time going in the whole bathroom was wet and slick with towels on the floor and shampoo from other guests. There's hardly any counter to put your towel or toiletries. The shower itself is extremely small I'm only 5'3 120lbs and I could barley wash off my arms and legs I didn't even attempt to wash my hair in this Barbie doll sized shower that was pitch black dark with a moldy celling. The Inn says they have a complimentary breakfast but all it is in bagels and coffee in the lobby hot breakfast is not provided. The plus was there were no bugs! Other than that I would not recommend staying in the St John Inn. read more

This was my first time staying at this Inn and it was a good experience! The room is small, but I didn't mind at all - I liked it. The shared bathroom can be a bit odd to people, but I never crossed paths with anyone in the hallway and never had an issue. This place is old, so some things can be outdated but I enjoyed the feel of it. There's two designated parking lots for this inn, one directly behind the building and the overflow lot is a street over. There's coffee, teas, and cookies out for any takers, and breakfast is from 6-10am. Amazing experience! I'd definitely recommend! read more

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My friend and I stayed here for a weekend. I had some doubts based on how old it was and the shared bathroom but honestly it was fine. The bathroom is super small (shower head is really low lol) but it was really normal. The room was smaller but enough space and had a sink in it. They gave us new towels, but didn't make the bed, which was fine with us. The bathroom didn't have any AC which was unfortunate bc we were here in a heat wave. Really just normal and mediocre all around but not bad! read more

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Beautiful old fashioned hotel. Loved the vibe. But the area was very sketchy. Lots if zombie druggies around. I was with my husband so no biggie. But families with children should not stay here! Also the bathroom is teeny tiny. I am very thin as is my husband and my booty would rub the wall getting to the sink (I didn't even attempt a shower. Again no big deal for us... but normal size people might have issues and definately overweight would have problems. read more

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Pour one out for the Inn at St John because it sure ain't what it used to be. I have been coming here for almost 20 years, but this will be my last stay. The new ownership and management do not appear to be invested in the customer experience. As a matter of fact, Hemanth the manager parks in the only handicapped parking spot in the back lot. And no, he is not handicapped. I parked on the street and got a ticket. (I was never told upon check in that the inn has an additional lot.) Two of the other employees also park in the tiny lot out back, which forces guests onto the street or in the overflow lot. The new management, when I explained that I had not been told about the additional lot, insisted that I had been-although they were not there when I was checked in. My check in experience was interrupted by the new manager. Howard was beginning to check me in when Hemanth swooped in from the back room and talked over him. I did not receive a vehicle tag during check in, and only found out that I would need one the following day when other guests were checking in and getting vehicle tags. The toilet seat in my bathroom is broken (you sit down and slide from side to side) and the soap dispenser has been empty since check in two days ago. My room smells like the carpet needs to be cleaned or removed. A very inhospitable experience, and so disappointing that a beloved Inn has succumbed to such poor management. read more

We arrived on our first day of our trip and our room was not what we expected. It was dirty and it smelled. The first thing my boyfriend wanted to do was use the bathroom but the toilet didn't work. After telling the front desk, they sent a man upstairs who couldn't fix it and who was also extremely rude and grunting the whole time. Next, they said they would call an actual maintenance guy that might get there in one to two hours. This was frustrating since we had plans that we paid for while this was taking place and we had to miss them. We asked them to switch us to another room. They finally ended up switching us to another room that had no windows. The door to the room also wouldn't lock from the inside so they told us if we wanted to lock it we would have to lock from the outside and shut the door. At this point, we didn't even care enough to switch rooms again. We didn't even want to stay at the inn anymore after all of this. This place is definitely not worth the money. read more

Pros: friendly front desk staff, Gilmore-Girls-esque Inn vibes (more on the gothic grandma side of things than a brightly lit coastal New England feel, in my opinion), rooms that stay a sweet, sweet 68 degrees even in the midst of a godawful heatwave. Wifi. Affordable! The room came with towels, a sink, a bathrobe, a bed, and a mirror. Cons: No elevator--not suitable for those who would not be able to climb many flights of stairs with a suitcase (or two) in hand. A SHARED bathroom in the hall of my room, rather than inside my room. I guess shame on me for not reading the description better, but it wasn't exactly obvious when I booked it. The bathroom was clean, at least. Uncomfortable mattress, but not unbearable. If you're looking for an affordable stay at a kitschy place, this is for you. If you're looking for luxury or a cozy B&B experience, definitely look elsewhere. read more

Looking for a place to stay in Portland, ME, I ended up choosing the Inn at St John because they seemed affordable, are pet friendly ($10 per night), provided free breakfast and free parking and looked like it was in a good area to where I wanted to stay. My husband, our little girl dog and I ended up staying here a few nights and had a wonderful time. We had a queen size bed with a private bathroom (there is a more budget friendly option to have a shared bathroom for those interested). We were lucky to be placed on the first floor, actually right by the back entrance of this Inn (because this Inn doesn't have stairs I am glad we didn't have a hard time bringing in our luggage to our room). The room itself seemed to be a little smaller than a standard hotel room and kind of reminded me of staying in a friend's guest room. But that bathroom we had was pretty big. I thought our bed was pretty comfortable. Our room was nice and clean and had a television, microwave and fridge. It was nice that coffee and hot/ cold water is available all day. Also in the evening, guests can help themselves to chocolate chip cookies (individually wrapped in saran wrap). One evening, I had taken the last cookie and then later on my husband had seen madeleine cookies placed out, which he ended up getting a few. The complimentary continental breakfast was great during our stay with various pastries, muffins and other baked goods (bagels, bread, etc). There was also fruit, yogurt, cold and hot cereal (instant oatmeal packets in which you can either add cold water and heat up in the microwave or you can just add hot water and let it thicken on its own). There was also fruit juice and milk available. I do want to mention that the parking lot this Inn has is rather small. However, I was told that if there is parking spots left in the lot, that I was able to park on the street, even though there are street signs that state not to park there. The employee who checked me in said she has never had a guest complain about that. But wanted to make mention this. Luckily each night, I was able to find a spot but we stayed during off peak season (early November). For the price of this place (before tax, it was under $100 a night), I thought this hotel was very nice and would stay here again. read more

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We stayed at this small inn for 2 nights recently and were assigned room 1A that required a walk up of 26 stairs as there is no elevator in the inn. Not a big problem, but a serious consideration for the elderly or anyone with disabilities. The room featured a king bed, refrigerator, and a en suite bathroom with little counter space and a mini sized shower. The inn is situated a stone's through away from a hospital where there is on going construction, but it did not interfere with our sleep. The staff, one and all, were very pleasant and helpful. There is a very small parking lot to the rear that gets filled up early so be prepared to park on the street or at Union Station Plaza (spaces 5 - 19). A continental breakfast of modest quality and variety is offered each morning with fresh baked cookies set out mid-afternoon. read more

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My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. The workers were very welcoming and the room was clean! The shared bathroom shower was a bit small, but overall we were very satisfied with the cleanliness, friendliness, and yummy breakfast! read more

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We liked the Inn at St. John enough to stay there twice. The first night, day 1 of vacay, we had a wonderful room that had a private bathroom, comfortable beds and was ready to roll with a pack and play for our little kiddo. What do you need to know if you're wanting to book this place? Each room is different and not every room has a private bath. They're descriptive online and when you call, but some have shared space. No elevators! It was up some steep stairs, and I was nursing a shoulder injury with a heavy bag, so that wasn't ideal, but it's kinda European all the same. Plus they offered to carry it up but this thing was like 60 pounds and I was out of cash to tip so we soldiered through. Location: Less than 10 from the airport, which was great as we made our way around Portland upon landing. Private parking in the back which is nice in a busier area. Also Portland isn't huge and is easy to navigate many things from here by car, but not by foot. Street noise was noticeable on our last night of vacay as we had a ground floor room, right by the continental breakfast area. Not only were there car sounds, but also ambulance sounds and sirens as a med center was nearby. We also both awoke as they stocked up the continental breakfast since we were right there. Breakfast consists of yogurt, granola bars, fruit, coffee, cookies and the basics. It was good for what it is, and they have cookies available there throughout the day. So it's a funky, different experience but we all liked it well enough, and I found the staff to be extremely friendly. read more

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This is a cute and cosy little inn. Don't come here expecting a fancy B&B, you will be disappointed. We stayed here for just a night and it was not bad. The inn has few hostel style rooms with shared bathrooms, some rooms with private bathroom within the room and some with private bath outside the room. When I booked the room, I made sure it had a private bath but didn't pay attention that the bath was not inside the room. It's not a big deal but something to keep in mind, the bathroom was just down the hall and at the time we stayed it didn't seem like any other rooms down the hall were occupied. Our room was comfortable, the whole inn and the rooms has vintage victorian decor. Our room even had one of those old dial phones. They also don't have elevator which I thought wasn't a big deal at first since we were on the 2nd floor but could be a dealbreaker if you are on the 4th floor and have a lot of luggage. The stairs are pretty tight and steep, even without bags I was kinda afraid of tripping over. Breakfast was minimal, bagels, muffins, scones, fruits and such. They did have complimentary cookies and apple cider in the evening which was good. Parking can be a bit of a pain, the lot seems to be full most times to the point that we decided to walk to dinner, instead of having to look for alternative parking. read more

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Salvation Army chic! Pretty much sums up this motel, I mean hotel! From the online pictures I expected something totally different. This place is a dump. The wonderful bathroom with the jacuzzi tub was like sitting in a rain forest. The shower head dripped all night. It helps if you let the head hang so it is closer to the drain. Less noisy that way. Coffee is served promptly at 6am. Not a minute earlier, and on the second day, it was late!The house keeping came yesterday and refreshed our room. She tossed the cover up on the bed ("with no effort whatsoever") and gave us new towels. I hope they were new, hard to tell with the smell of them. The washcloth in the shower was still where we left it. Oh,one they say they offer parking, that is a kind of a fib. They have a very small parking lot. Not big enough for a fraction of their rooms. When it is full they tell you to park on the street. Good luck finding a space. We kept coming back early to get a spot and then walked around so we wouldn't lose it. There aren't really any decent places to eat unless you walk a half a mile up a hill and then they are still limited. Remember is you leave your parking space you are screwed. The hospital and neighbors take all the spots up asap! The evening staff was pretty nice. The morning/ day staff not so much. They pretty much ignore you. Oh, and the Mexican restaurant that was recommended, Margaritas is HORRIBLE it's like eating an old frozen tv dinner for the seventies found in your dead great grandma's chest freezer. skip this dump. We spoke to other guest while getting coffee, they had other complaints. Oh, the mattresses!!! I am so not going there! read more

This hotel was charming, clean and the staff was super friendly. Large parking lot in the back (complementary parking). As it is a very old establishment (part of the quirky charm) there are quite a few winding stairs if you have a room on the upper levels. We got a Queen bed with a private hall bath. Private hall bath was perfect for two people. Would definitely go back! read more

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We had a fantastic stay at this Inn. Our room was very comfortable and the staff were friendly. Definitely recommend a stay here!

This hotel, although cute in pictures, is located right across the street from a medical center so you will hear all sorts of sirens at all hours. On top of that, hotel staff is at a minimum so there's a good chance your check-in won't be on time and anything you need from the hotel won't be taken care off on time if at all. The employees of this hotel also are unaware of the their own policies. When I reached out to Hotels.com about an issue with the hotel, the manager, "Terry", flat out lied about the circumstances. He is both rude, inflexible, and is a poor ambassador of this hotel. There are plenty of other hotels to stay at in the area that are nicer, cheaper, and in a better part of town. You can do better. PS - Terry threatened to call the cops if I posted this review. Said he had my contact information and everything if I did. Oh well, Terry. That's a great way to treat customers. read more

A great bargain for the price! Comfy room in a historic and cozy hotel. Free parking. Free continental Breakfast. Tea and coffee available all day. Would stay again. read more

Zero stars. We walked from parking in the street in front of the medical center. There was a small parking lot first come first serve. Noisy sirens and traffic outside our window. Mattress was hard as a rock and sagging as if it was the same age as the inn. Beautiful decor and true to era but not worth the money. It was our anniversary. The men behind the desk could care less about our disappointment. We did not stay longer than five minutes and checked out. They did not apologize nor offer refund nor discount for our discomfort. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Hampton Inn or Hilton, they are close to the shops and restaurants-walking distance. read more

This is perhaps the most disappointing hotel/etc we have ever experienced! Add in the cost, it becomes one of the worst experience period! To start, we received no hello, welcome, anything from the staff. No information on the place or the area or what's around. Just "name, and picture ID." These people just don't care about guests! We were then put on a floor a few stories up. Up steep stairs with terrible footing. There are no elevators-So know this going in. We were given a room with a double bed and a shared bathroom. This is our fault for not paying good attention. The room is gross and musty, and in general not nice at all. It's 2022 and they have a terrible tv with cheap cable with a bad lag. So watching tv is not worth it. The worst part is the bathroom and shower!! Wow, just nasty! If you are going to have a shared bathroom, it should be cleaned multiple times a day and the shower curtains changed daily at least-they just stunk of sour and mustiness. The toilet was leaking on the floor. And the toilet is for a child. The shower as well, it is maybe 40 by 40 by 70 and very uncomfortable. Below average water pressure too. Also, people don't know how to 'share' a bathroom and keep it somewhat clean for others. They have a small continental breakfast with not much to offer, but ok. It is a tiny area, so you will be bumping into others or waiting to get through. There are only 3 tables to sit at. We feel totally cheated and left really upset. I would advise anyone just to stay at one of the properties near the downtown area. It's not worth the price to be treated with such obliviousness and in such bad conditions. read more

This is a beautiful hotel. The price was economical and the service friendly. Next door to a few restaurants and close to coffee shops - also nice cozy little breakfast room to have coffee and read in read more

Very cute place with cute ( but a bit cramped) rooms. Very good housekeeping with cute handmade designs in the Kleenex boxes, etc. It was nice to have great coffee choices and a small breakfast in the morning. Also having cookies at night ( or anytime,) is always great. We had 2 rooms on the 1st floor which was great because there is no elevator here. It's also not super close to the fun part of Portland. Overall we ( the 4 of us) were very happy here. The bed was too hard though so maybe newer beds would be helpful too. read more

I can't say enough about the front desk clerk. She was beyond helpful and very accommodating. She deserves a gold star. The hotel was lacking for the price we paid. Yes it's old and decorated in grandma motif but I wasn't even worried about that once I sat on the bed. The mattress was so hard that I at first thought it might be "faux" for staging. The sheets were also very subpar - rough scratchy sheets. I travel a lot and it was the WORST bed I've ever slept on. THE WORST. The bathroom was tiny (for girls trying to do makeup with no counter). The staff was stellar, the room was sparkling clean but the mattress needs to be upgraded immediately. read more

Solidly mediocre - I really don't understand the 4-5 star ratings from other reviews. Clean and functional with pleasant staff but not charming. Dilapidated 80s/90s catalog furnishings, stained ceiling tiles and odd layout leave a lot to be desired for the price. While Portland is small, this accommodation is not walkable to anything most guests would want to experience during the summer months. read more

I have a weakness for historical properties when I travel, and The Inn at St. John is quaint and charming enough to satisfy this requirement. It is also reasonably priced. I imagine some folks would gripe about the bathrooms in some rooms being in a hallway outside the rooms, but c'mon! Think of the history of this building! It used to be a boarding house once. The staff was always friendly and really quite helpful. The only grouse I have is with the location: the inn is on Congress St, but on the quieter 900 hundred block of that bustling street. This may be a boon for some, but I had to travel a bit to find liveliness. I do recommend the inn, though! It's a unique property worth checking out. read more

This place was great. Super duper friendly staff. Very nice rooms. Very comfortable bed. Great pillows. Pizza place across the street. Breweries within walking distance. I've read complaints about some rooms not having private bathrooms. That's an easy fix. Don't book that room. Get one with a private bathroom. That's what I did. I'll stay here again next time I'm in Maine. read more

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Amazing staff! This Inn has a rustic, old feeling. It has been maintained pretty well for it being over 100 years old. The room and private bathroom were well kept and clean. Only reason I give it a 4 and not a 5 is because I believe more minor fixes can make this Inn 5 stars. In the hallway near our room, the vacuum was there. The stairs are also pretty steep, can be an issue for some people and definitely an issue for people who need handicap accessibility. In the morning, we saw a plastic tub of towels and blankets. Kind of felt like they wanted us to check out as soon as possible. The room did need better air condition, and it felt musty in the room. Overall, it was worth the price we paid. The staff gets 5 out of 5. read more

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2.5 rounded up to 3. The Inn at St. John is on a quiet end of Congress St away from the Old Port area of Portland. The neighborhood is a little run-down but the inn itself is well kept up and with a certain historic charm. According to the website the inn was built in 1897 and has been in continuous use as an inn since that time. First impressions mean a lot to us and I was quite disappointed by the lack of warmth or even a proper greeting upon check-in. Miles was the name of the man at the desk and he wasn't the least bit friendly or welcoming. He essentially asked us if were were checking in (no hello, no welcome) and when we said we were he got down to business, handed us a key and that was the end of it. The inn is very much in keeping with its Victorian history. Everything down to the wallpaper and furniture feels like you've take a trip back in time. The doors and moldings all seem to be original and in a good way I felt like I was in someone's great-grandmother's house. Our room had a comfortable king size bed. The pillows were a bit too soft for my husband. I wished there had been an additional blanket on the bed as the evening was a cool one even though it is June. The en suite bathroom (some rooms have a bath in the hall which would not have been to our liking) was quite large. This was one area that although very clean felt too dated for me. There also were too few towels that were not of good quality and need to be replaced. There are a couple of rooms for guests on the first floor but as the web-site points out, the remainder of the hotel is accessible only by stairs and steep ones at that. The hallways are narrow and there is a bit of navigating to do even after you've climbed the main staircase. There is free parking in the back of the hotel but not as many spots as there are rooms. Overflow parking is in the lot next door at a Chinese restaurant with which the inn has an arrangement. We spent most of our time during the day and evening in the Old Port part of Portland which is either a long walk (you're about 2 miles away) or a very short drive from this inn so consider that if you are thinking of making a reservation here. Our stay was okay for just the one night that we booked, but ultimately this location and this place are not for us. If I hadn't been here with my husband, I would not have felt so great returning back here late at night especially after parking in the closed Chinese restaurant lot. There wasn't anything or anyone in particular that unnerved me when we returned that night. It was just the general run-down aspects of other buildings and houses around this inn. I've learned to trust my intuition about these things. Enough said. As well, I'd rather spend my money at a more welcoming hotel with staff that seem happy to see guests and who are eager to be of help. That's what the hotel/inn and B and B business is about. Miles, at the concierge desk needs to go back for some customer service training or find another line of work not involving customer service. Sorry to seem so harsh but that's how strongly I feel about these kind of first impressions. Staff can make or break a hotel experience. I will say, that the woman at the desk when we were checking out was quite lovely. I'm sorry I didn't get her name. read more

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This hotel has personality and that's why I absolutely adored it! My husband and I stayed at the Inn at St. John for 2 nights this past summer as we traveled through Maine. Portland was our first stop and this Inn was by far my favorite place of the whole trip. The staff is super friendly and always acknowledged my husband and I as we came and went. There was always cold water, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and snacks available throughout the day. The breakfast was the standard bagels, muffins, yogurt, etc. but it was still great. The little room had cute tables to sit at and it was quite comfortable. Yes it's an old hotel, and yes there is no elevator. No big deal to us. We had a room where the bathroom was separate. I thought this would annoy me, but it didn't bother me at all, everything was just so charming! The room was a nice size and super comfortable. The bathroom was clean, the water was warm, and the towels were fluffy. There is a small parking lot behind the hotel, and one night all the spots were taken so we had to park on the street (where there are parking restrictions on some days), but it was no big deal. If you don't mind walking, you can easily walk to downtown Portland and just keep your car parked in their lot. I loved this hotel and when we go visit Portland again I will be sure to stay at the Inn at St. John. read more

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We enjoyed our 3 nights at the Inn. The building itself from the outside appeared to have once an been amply spaced apartments back in time. Inside, the apartments had been neatly divided into unique rooms to serve the needs of the Inn. Very The room and 3 other unoccupied rooms that I was allowed to view were all very well appointed, each unique. This Inn is located in the West Battery (if I'm not mistaken) and off the touristy stretch of Commercial, Middle, and all the groovy side streets of Portland. We fund this to be nice and driving down or taking a taxi to the Old Port not a problem. The Inn offers a nice Continental breakfast, which by the 3rd morning become less attractive. The dining area is cramped and the options the same day after day. The coffee & bottles of water were my favorites. Parking...small lot and if it's full you're directed to park in a rear lot of an Asian Restaurant. We used it twice, could see our vehicle, and it was easy to access. The price is right and I would seriously consider stay at the Inn again. read more

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Funky, fun and awesome. Definitely not the four seasons. The place is adorable yet it also looks like some builder got drunk and started putting walls up in the weirdest places. Some rooms are huge while others are not so huge. It's not that big but you can get lost in the hallway. Don't take this the wrong way, these are all good things. The place is clean but not sterile. Dog friendly! Yes, they let you bring your dog and don't act like they are doing you a favor. It's like they recognize that people have dogs, like to travel with them and that they are cleaner and less destructive than humans. Breakfast every morning and the neighborhood is great. Some of the best coffee shops in the world within a few blocks. read more

I'm giving 3 stars because of the great customer service and past memories and I just can't give them a 2 but honestly this was a 2.5 star at best stay and I likely won't stay again in the future. The Inn really needs some TLC. Its age is showing. I called in advance to ask what a private bathroom meant as that was the only room type available and I had reservations about having a bathroom outside of the room. I was assured it was right across the hall. It was right across the hall - right across from another person's room. I'm a shy person and I really didn't like going down the hall to get to the bathroom, especially at night. On our second night, we had young people next door who were basically in the hallway and I felt weird walking by them and knowing they were basically outside of the door. The bathroom wasn't in great shape. You had to really wait and push down the button for the toilet to flush. The towels didn't look very clean with black smudges on the face cloths. The shower was falling apart and actually did fall apart! The faucet to turn on the water and set the temperature fell right off as I tried to turn it on my second morning. We were able to fix it but yikes. The room wasn't great. It was very clean and the maid actually cleaned it while we were there which surprised me as everywhere I've stayed since the pandemic hit have not had in room cleaning while you were staying. It had a good fridge, slow microwave and okay television. The bed was horrible. I almost went home after the first night as I woke up with serious back pain from a sloping mattress and bad pillows. We switched sides and pillows the next night and it was better. There was also a weird whistling sound that I thought was someone singing running through the pipes all night. And, there was a lot of noise coming from the hospital nearby that I don't remember from our previous stays and tons of noise from a new Dunkin' behind the parking lot. Low light of our stay was walking through that lot to get to the car and seeing a man peeing in the bushes. Classy. The continental breakfast and plentiful water and cookies was nice. The stairs have that carnival feel so be careful on them. One kid fell down while we were at breakfast. On our check-out, we came down to tarps and a huge hole in the ceiling over reception as they had a water pipe burst (again, the place needs TLC). It wasn't worth the price and location doesn't seem as good as it was a few years ago. I'll be staying in the downtown center next time I return to Portland for a getaway. read more

We reserved a room with a private detached bathroom for one night when we were traveling through Portland. It was exactly as advertised and staff was polite and safe during COVID. My only complaint was the room was extremely hot and we actually had to open the windows because heat was still coming even though the heater was still off. There is no elevator so it was a struggle up the flights to get to the third floor but it was advertised online so we knew what to expect. read more

Cute, quaint Inn! About 7 min from the main Portland strip/restaurant area. The decor will make you appreciate the historic touch of the area. I enjoyed eating breakfast on the sidewalk tables, however it was a little noisy at this time while the hospital down the street is doing construction (I know they can't control this)! Provided yummy treats (I had an amazing brownie) after breakfast was served. You will have a short 5 step walk to the bathroom if that's the room you choose. Staff was so very friendly and gave a warm welcome and recommendations of sites to explore! read more

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This Inn was very cozy and welcoming. The staff was so pleasing and courteous. They were willing to help with bags and whatever we needed. The Inn is Victorian in style and reminds me of small hotels I have stayed in Europe. My fiancée and I were comfortable and had great privacy after an exhausting camping trip. Tip for newcomers: make sure you are aware when booking if you have a private bathroom and size of bed, some rooms only have a double bed with a shared bathroom. We had to switch rooms a week before because I wasn't paying attention. The manager I talked with about changing rooms was very accommodating and super helpful. The actual beds are harder than I personally like but that is completely subjective. Our room (8B) had a smart TV with access to Netflix which has an unexpected plus! read more

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This is a nice, affordable place, a little off the beaten path, but still close to a few good spots and a short Uber from downtown proper. The bay window giveth and the bay window taketh away. Looks great (see picture) and is part of this old building's charm. Unfortunately, it overlooks the main street and there was a lot of traffic noise. Fortunately, it calmed down later in the evening, but there is a medical center across the street and up a block, and the fire house is a few blocks up the street towards town. (In case of fire, there will be a quick response!) Needless to say, if you are not a city dweller, be prepared to wake up a few times. The people were really great. Breakfast is basic. BUT you are a short walk from Holy Donuts (a Portland must do); just down the side street where the hotel parking lot is, turn right and go just past the ice arena. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Most, including ours, have a private hallway bathroom (see picture). From the exit map, it looks like there are 2 rooms on the floor with in-room bath and a couple with a shared bath. It wasn't as bad as I expected and there were terry robes to put on in the 10-foot stroll. (Only saw another guest once.) Overall, a positive experience; would stay again. read more

I can appreciate that people go for "charming" and "historic" when they book hotels but at its price point, this place is not worth it. I maybe should have understood or inquired more what a shared bathroom meant but the descriptions when booking I don't feel were super clear. In my humble opinion a shared bathroom (for the whole floor) means this is nothing more than a decorated hostel or dorm but I'll be fair and say maybe that's okay for some people. Bed was awfully lumpy. Ac unit on low was like a loud, full arctic blast but if you didn't turn it on it would feel like a sauna. I couldn't sleep a wink. Also the included parking isn't guaranteed; I had to find street parking. I was lucky as we were only staying one night on the weekend so street parking was free, but you might have to move your vehicle around if you were not just there on a Saturday night. read more

The WORST hotel we ever stayed !!!!! Fortunately only one night. No elevator, very narrow steps to get to upper floors. Definitely not for older people or people with mobility problem. Our room, on 3rd floor was the size of a walk-in closet, reminding us of FIRE TRAP. Bathroom fan which goes on with light was unbearably loud. The staff is pathetic, especially general manager Terry, what a piece of work - nasty, rude, hostile just name it. When we complained he came without wearing a mask, yelling right in our faces. How can they get good rating is beyond me. My suggestion is DO NOT STAY at this hotel !!!!!! read more

It's hard to believe that the Inn at St. John was under $150 per night considered the wonderful customer service, clean furnishings and lovely historic experience. The hotel is conveniently located within a brisk 15 minute walk of Congress Street. Travelers will be impressed by the warmth and personable nature of the front desk staff. For example, I came back to the hotel from a long walk and was immediately greeted with a cold bottle of water! The staff also made excellent dinner recommendations. If you're interested in the building's history, definitely talk with Dan or Chris. The rooms are petite and appointed with simple, old-fashioned decor, however, I was comfortable for 1 night on my business trip. Breakfast, coffee and 24/7 cookies are included and cannot be missed. read more

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How refreshing to find an inn! We arrived by Amtrak in May 2022 - Station was close by, but not walking distance. Staff was friendly and helpful. Being an old inn, there was no elevator. I'm surprised no staff offered to bring up our luggage (we are in our 60s and 70s). Room was delightful, bed comfortable and we had a large bath. Our daughters stayed in a larger room with a charming bay window, but smaller in-room bath. Included breakfast was fine. Coffee, tea, cookies available off the lobby 24 hours a day (yum). We like to walk and enjoyed going up the hill to many restaurants and shops. Not close to the wharf, however, perhaps many more tourists there. Rather far to walk if you don't have a car like us. Would happily stay here again. read more