Portland Harbor Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (897 reviews)
468 Fore Street , Portland , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
High parking fees
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Some reviews mentioned dirty hall floors and issues with room setup.
Service
9.63
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.67
Consistently mentioned as a strong point of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms are described as comfortable but basic in some parts.
Amenities
9.15
Valet service and breakfast selection received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.11
Hidden fees such as high parking costs were noted.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Negative feedback on food quality; several dishes were poorly received.
Overall Experience
9.13
Generally a pleasant experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in comfort and style at Portland Harbor Hotel, where each guestroom features a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and some even offer a sofa and spa bath.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, meeting facilities, and valet parking at our hotel.

Prime Location
Situated near the Portland Waterfront, our hotel is just steps away from popular attractions like Wadsworth Longfellow House and Portland Downtown Historic District.

Book your stay today at Portland Harbor Hotel for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Please note that a pet is allowed for USD $100 per night per room.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PWM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 897 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 9.13
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Kevin couple us
9
The hotel and staff were amazing
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple us
10
Quaint hotel with friendly staff.
Pros:

Great staff. Bar was fun for pre dinner drinks. Great location to walk all around old port. Loved getting hot chocolate and coffee at the pantry on each floor.

Cons:

Nothing to say. Everything was great.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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cyndee couple us
10
The Portland Harbor Hotel was perfectly located in Old Port and we were treated like royalty!
Pros:

The hotel was in the middle of all the best spots in town, bars and restaurants, cute boutiques and vintage stores and it was right on the harbor so we bought some fresh seafood from the wharf on our way home. They upgraded us to a junior suite for our anniversary making it that much more special for us. They left candy and a note welcoming us. Also the $35 credit towards room service or at their bar and restaurant was such a special treat. We felt like royalty!

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Kelsey couple us
10
Excellent.
Pros:

The rooms were immaculate and the staff were incredibly friendly. They happily let us check in early. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the chef even opened an hour early to serve my husband and I. There was a food credit for the restaurant provides with our stay which was lovely. The location is phenomenal, with the best sushi restaurant in town attached to the hotel (you don’t even need to step outside). The beds were comfortable and the king executive suite was the nicest hotel room we have ever stayed in.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Elinor couple il
9
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple us
10
Pros:

Great restaurants within walking distance. Our room was on 1st floor and if we go there again we'll request that floor again & had comfortable love seat. So convenient. Lobby, entrance & garden so nice.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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John couple us
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Real family_with_children us
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Cynthia family_with_children us
5
Would request a room on the other side of the hotel.
Pros:

Nice patio and a great place for meals

Cons:

Noisy, room overlooked hot night spots. Also very expensive.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
8
Good hotel for Portland
Pros:

The outside seating area was good, as was location. Good, free coffee available all day. The rooms have hard wood floors, and are clean. For a Portland hotel - and we've stayed in a lot of them at this point - this is one we'd consider going back to.

Cons:

The room was very small though clean. I liked the pantry but it wasn't kept well stocked. On the Saturday we were told to ask for our car at 6am as 'every guest' was going to camp visiting day (as we were). When we got back around 5pm and taking a little break before going out for dinner, housekeeping knocked insistently over and over before we even had a chance to get to the door. We asked them not to bother, but wondered why, since they knew everyone would be gone all day, housekeeping didn't simply come earlier. Weird. The $35 daily charge and $45 parking fee were exorbitant and presumably how they come up as cheaper than other hotels.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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jonmH9586SP NONE
10
A gem!
Pros:

I always wanted to have drinks and food out on the terrace by the fire. Finally able to do it and we decided to book a room for my girlfriend‘s birthday. It didn’t disappoint.

2026-01-18 via Tripadvisor
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Lisa solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The room was beautiful, the bed was not that comfortable, but everything else was excellent

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Masse couple us
8
The stay was great for what we needed. We stayed one night for a wedding. Everyone was very nice and I liked the little
Pros:

Beautiful. Great location.

Cons:

Hotel room was loud. I know it’s an old building but we could clearly heard conversations through the walls. For the price we paid it was upsetting.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Digiorgio family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Wonderful experience the Hotel and staff very accommodating centrally located. Will come back again.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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E7711ZOkerryh NONE
10
Loved this hotel.
Pros:

Friendly, knowledgeable, professional staff, charming nautically themed rooms and lot of extras made for a comfortable and very enjoyable experience even though we were there for surgical medical appointments at Maine Medical Center.

2026-01-10 via Tripadvisor
7
792katherinep Couples
6
Great Hotel, Customer Service Needs A Lot Of Work
Pros:

We stayed here the week after Christmas. The hotel itself is great. Right downtown, nice rooms, coffee and cookies on every floor. Really good breakfast in the morning. Due to bad weather coming in, we had to come a day early. We were told to book separately from our reservation. That was no problem, we did so. I booked with one credit card and then when we got to the hotel used a separate credit card for the valet. Upon checking out, I confirmed that everything was to go on the original credit card that I used to book, not the one I had used for the valet. They confirmed the card number and we left. A week later, I look at my credit card account and sure enough they charged the wrong card. Had to call the hotel, explain the situation, in which I barely got an apology. Lack of details, customer service, and paying attention will keep us away from this hotel in the future.

2026-01-08 via Tripadvisor
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Michael couple us
9
Pros:

Valet very courteous, lobby very welcoming and location perfect

Cons:

Snow removal at 4:30AM in the courtyard . Should have alhad a little more sensitivity for guests in the timing

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller us
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Very nicely decorated. Close to everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-07 via Nuitee