Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

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Hampton Inn
8.2 (1579 reviews)
209 Fore Street , Portland , US
+1 207-775-1454

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (waterfront/old port access)
Friendly and helpful staff, especially valet
Great views
Included breakfast/coffee (often praised)
Indoor pool and generally good amenities
Cons:
Limited and expensive parking / reliance on valet
Rooms a bit dated; uncomfortable or stiff beds
Value for money concerns / high price
Inconsistent breakfast offerings (missing pastries)
Notable cleanliness issues reported by some (dust, dirty windows)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: several guests praised cleanliness, but a prominent review described dusty rooms, dirty/blinded windows and a bathroom in need of renovation, driving this below average.
Service
9.8
Consistently praised staff and valet service as friendly and welcoming; valet staff repeatedly called out as especially helpful (though valet retrieval was sometimes slow).
Location
9.8
Repeatedly described as ideal for walking, waterfront/old port access and great views — one of the strongest positives across reviews.
Room Quality
6.5
Several guests noted dated rooms, uncomfortable or stiff beds and bathrooms needing updates; a few called bedding comfortable, but overall room quality scores below average.
Amenities
8.3
Good amenities noted (indoor pool well kept, valet parking, included breakfast), but limited self-park, small pool towels and occasional valet delays temper the score.
Value for Money
6
Multiple comments that the property felt pricey and parking was expensive; one guest explicitly said price did not match performance.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast received mixed-to-positive feedback: several guests found it delicious/very good while others missed pastries or found it mediocre — overall slightly above average.
Overall Experience
9.6
Many guests reported a very enjoyable stay thanks to location, views and friendly staff; negatives (parking, dated rooms, occasional cleanliness issues) reduce but do not outweigh positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Waterfront Location and Amenities
Located just a 5-minute walk from the Casco Bay Lines Ferry, Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront boasts an indoor heated pool and a fitness center. Enjoy stunning ocean views from select rooms and take advantage of free Wi-Fi and in-room amenities like a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker.

Delicious Breakfast and 24-Hour Coffee
Start your day right with a breakfast buffet offering Belgian waffles, eggs, and sausage at the Downtown Portland Hampton Inn. And for all the coffee lovers out there, enjoy complimentary coffee available 24 hours a day.

Nearby Attractions
Conveniently situated within a short walk of popular attractions such as the Portland Observatory, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, and Longfellow House, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. Book now to experience the best of Portland during your stay.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PWM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1579 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Ange • couple • au
6
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • couple • it
7
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • de
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
9
Great location and great staff
Pros:

Area was perfect for walking around!

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Beth • family_with_children • us
8
Except for the parking everything was fantastic
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious

Cons:

Parking
Unless you used valet parking I didn’t know where I could park

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • us
8
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

The location was great. Breakfast was good. I asked for a dog friendly room. It was on the busy street corner and third floor. Staff was great and loved the dog friendliness of the hotel.

Cons:

Little loud on the street side but understand good for a dog. The bed was not very comfortable.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • extended_group • de
5
In die Jahre gekommen.
Pros:

Wir haben im Oktober 2026 für fünf Nächte im Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront mit drei Personen übernachtet. Die Lage des Hotels ist super und das Personal, besonders die Jungs beim Parkservice waren sehr nett. Die Nächte waren ruhig.

Cons:

Wir haben 2500,00 $ für fünf Nächte bezahlt, was überhaupt nicht der Leistung dieses Hotels entspricht. Das Frühstück war so schlecht, dass wir darauf verzichteten und auswärts aßen. Die Zimmer sind wirklich in die Jahre gekommen. Das Bad müsste dringend saniert werden. Die Fenster waren blind / schmutzig. Man konnte den eigentlich schönen Blick auf das Wasser nicht genießen, außerdem ließen sich die Fenster nicht öffnen (siehe Foto). Der Raum war super staubig. Der Staub flog durch die Luft und legte sich auf den Flächen ab (siehe Foto). Wir waren echt enttäuscht.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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murat • couple • tr
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • us
10
We had a great time and the hotel was part of that.
Pros:

View. Friendly staff. Great location.
Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Rainer • couple • de
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • couple • us
10
Although I thought it was priced high! The accommodations snd location was very very good’ I would stay there again as t
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Price And expense of parking

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Quick Portland stopover
Pros:

Very comfortable room & great location for waterfront & old port

Cons:

Bit dated

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
The hotel is in a very good position to explore Portland
Pros:

Very friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • ie
8
Good location, close to all amenities, nice staff.
Pros:

Good welcome from reception staff and valet staff. Room large, ocean view (across a parking lot). Good location, close to amenities, bars, restaurants. Nice to have a breakfast included.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
8
Pros:

Staff was very nice and welcoming.

Cons:

Breakfast - I miss when hampton's used to have pastries or baked goods from local bakeries.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • couple • us
7
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Stiff beds

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee