Portland Harbor Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (917 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 917 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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Leith couple us
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple za
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Elisa family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Accogliente, centrale. Ottima colazione personale

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Amanda extended_group us
10
Comfortable, and within a reasonable walking distance to our event at Merrill Auditorium!
Pros:

Front desk people were great. Devin, especially! He patiently answered every question we had. He really wanted to make sure our stay was a positive experience. Thank you!

Cons:

The only thing I can think of - and it's TINY - is that the wallpaper next to the shower was peeling a little bit. Oh, and the ice bucket didn't have a liner ready to go, we had to ask the front desk for that. Honestly, though - those were negligible. Everything else was perfect!

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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raynerhd NONE
10
Portland
Pros:

The hotel was very nice. It had a good location. It was nice that there was valet parking, but it was a little expensive.

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor
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stevegI8125JF Couples
10
Downtown Gem
Pros:

Repeat visitor. Beautiful property with a garden sitting area with fire pits. Clean, full of amenities, nice bar area, super breakfast (not included). Downtown, short walk to everything.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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steven couple us
10
Downtown Gem
Pros:

Great location, nice hotel, great breakfast and bar. Outdoor garden with fire pits.

Cons:

$45 a night parking

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Climber25170722595 Family Eastport, Maine
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Very pleased with the service and experience of the restaurant.

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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suzannew743 Family
10
Fantastic old port Portland hotel
Pros:

This was the first time staying at the Portland Harbor Hotel. We went up to visit family living close by and decided to stay in Portland. This hotel did not disappoint. We were warmly greeted by the Valet and bell staff who took excellent care of our car. Check in was quite easy. We were traveling with my sister and Devin gave us rooms next to each other. My husband and I had a junior suite overlooking the courtyard. The room was well appointed with a sofa and 2 chairs and a separate bedroom with a king sized bed. There was a soaking tub and separate shower in the bathroom and nice big fluffy towels. Devin checked in with us through texts to make sure everything was good. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and were very pleased. Valet service was very prompt when we needed the car. Check out was smooth. The location was fabulous. We were one block from the waterfront and right in the middle of the old port. Although it was too cold the courtyard looked like a wonderful spot to have breakfast or dinner in the warmer weather. I can’t say enough about this hotel. We will be coming back

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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Serkan couple us
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Buckeyes007 Couples
10
Great location and excellent service!
Pros:

My wife and I visited Portland, Maine for the very first time, staying at the Portland Harbor Hotel, and it has been excellent! Great location in the center of the action and walking distance to tons of great bars, restaurants, shops, and the harbor area. The service in the hotel has been top notch and a special shout out to Adam who has been so friendly and fun every time we see him, and he has given us so many wonderful recommendations of places to see and restaurants to visit in the area which has really helped us have a great stay. Highly recommend this hotel and definitely ask for Adam if you need anything!

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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jelston22 NONE
10
Amazing property and experience.
Pros:

Booked the executive suite for our anniversary. The room was amazing, but bed was a little bit hard.

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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Will couple us
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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jilma3 NONE South Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
10
Amazing women’s weekend
Pros:

We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend, othet than the weather, lol! Staff were all amazing and more than accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed the heated seat warmers at the firepit, too! Would definitely come again for the girls weekend package, very reasonable, and great perks!

2026-03-16 via Tripadvisor
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Jessica couple us
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Chris couple us
9
The hotel was very nice with help and friendly staff.
Pros:

Great location and very comfortable rooms

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Kathy couple us
10
Pros:

Everyone did everything possible to help us and make our stay a good one. We had two dogs, they were welcomed. The room was pleasant. No tacky Art.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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911billc Friends getaway Baton Rouge, Louisiana
6
Field Report from an Alien Observing Earth Hospitality
Pros:

Greetings. I am an extraterrestrial visitor from Planet Reasonable Exchange, currently studying Earth’s “hotel” customs. I regret to inform my superiors that this location appears less like lodging and more like a highly evolved money-extraction experiment.

Upon arrival, the humans demanded a $35-per-day “resort credit.” Fascinating concept. The credits must be used *the same day* or they self-destruct. Why? Unknown. On my planet, currency does not evaporate if you fail to buy an overpriced snack within 24 hours. This practice has left me… confused.

Every activity seems to trigger another offering to the Money Gods. Desire to exist on the property? Fee. Need something basic? Fee. I avoided making eye contact with the lobby furniture in case it charged me for emotional support.

The most perplexing part: the staff. They are kind. Pleasant. Helpful. Clearly excellent humans. Yet they calmly explain these fees as if this is all very normal and not an elaborate social experiment designed to see how much a guest will tolerate before questioning reality.

In conclusion, this is not merely a hotel. It is a case study in advanced pocket siphoning, disguised as hospitality. I will be reporting back to my planet that Earth businesses sometimes operate on a “use it or lose it” philosophy, and that logic is optional.

End transmission.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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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