Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Hotels
Aloft
8.3 (1021 reviews)
379 Commercial Street , Portland , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Reasonable value
Cons:
Parking charges
Noise issues
Breakfast options could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Multiple mentions of clean rooms and overall cleanliness were positive.
Service
8.95
Many positive comments about the staff being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Consistent praise for the excellent location in Portland.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms were described as good-sized and pleasant, though some noted issues.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities praised, but some guests noted a need for better storage and hangout spaces.
Value for Money
8.45
Guests found the pricing reasonable for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.95
Breakfast options were available but received mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall positive experiences with some reservations depending on personal expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:11

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME offers stylish and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. The sleek design and comfortable amenities ensure a relaxing stay for all guests.

Exciting Amenities
Guests can stay active at the fitness center, enjoy a game of billiards or table tennis, and even conduct business at the on-site business center. The hotel's shared lounge provides a vibrant space to unwind and socialize.

Convenient Location
Situated just 2.3 km from East End Beach, with popular attractions like Merrill Auditorium and Portland Observatory nearby, Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the best of Portland. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed per room. Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of USD 50 per stay.

Self-parking is available for an additional charge of USD 30 per night and is based on availability. Collect the parking pass at check-in time.

Please note that seasonal parking is available for an additional charge of EUR 30 from Nov 1 to May 31 and USD 40 from Jun 1 to Oct 31.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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1021 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.95
Overall Experience: 8.25
L
lori extended_group us
5
Easy but Awkward!!!!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The layout of the room is not ideal for a family. You could not even take a shower without being seen. The lack of door was ridiculous. Thankfully there was a door for the toilet! Huge disappointment!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
E
Ellen couple us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

No free parking no free breakfast

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple us
1
Cons:

Most unprofessional and rude staff .

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Danny family_with_children us
10
Great location, huge rooms
Pros:

- modern interior
- spacious rooms
- super nice staff
- freshly made breakfast
- great location directly at the port

Cons:

- parking a little pricey

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Christine extended_group us
9
Nice visit to Portland!
Pros:

Great location! Loved the corner room!

Cons:

NA

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Deborah solo_traveller us
7
The property was good but I would stay on a higher floor next time to try to minimize the noise.
Pros:

The property was very nice and appeared to be well maintained. It was a good location at within walking distance to the wharf and Old Port.

Cons:

The rooms were very noisy including indoor and outdoor noise.
The property charges six dollars for a twenty ounce soda which is extremely high.
Parking is a problem. They have minimal spaces available.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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carriepC7485VS Friends getaway
8
The shuttle service was amazing
Pros:

Hotel was a perfect location, Mark the shuttle driver, dropped us off at an amazing beach and picked us up a few hours later, thanks so much Mark!

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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Neuhauser solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jean extended_group us
8
Fine location with little amenities. Expensive for what we got.
Pros:

Convenient location. Quiet

Cons:

Fairly expensive for what we got: a rather small room. Clean sterile looking. Breakfast extra, parking extra…

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Angela couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Erin extended_group us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Roger couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Leigh extended_group us
9
Great location, walkable to most attractions and comfortable/clean rooms
Pros:

The pilot program of having a shuttle take guests up to 5 miles from the hotel was a fantastic value. The driver Mark was very accommodating and actually promoted a couple ideas to see the main attractions near the hotel.

Cons:

Check-in line was a bit busy with only one attendant

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Modern "edgy" vibe is what makes Aloft fun. Chris the bartender was great fun.

Cons:

Check in took forever because of their new system. Parking was expensive ($40/day). It was a bit of a walk back to the central wharf district. Bathroom lighting needs to be improved. There's no night lighting to the bathroom or over the mirror sink. The room was freezing.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Auke solo_traveller nl
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple us
10
Great hotel in a great location
Pros:

Location and incredible staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple us
10
Great stay, very nice hotel
Pros:

Close to everything. Very clean and excellent staff. Nice rooms.

Cons:

It was very chilly in our hallway

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
B
Beat family_with_children ch
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Randi extended_group us
7
Loved the games in the lobby and the staff was wonderful.
Pros:

Staff was great!

Cons:

No breakfast for the cost and location

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Joseph family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Breakfast was OK. Good location.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee