Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

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Hampton Inn
8.8 (1795 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:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor breakfast quality
High parking fees
Room comfort issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Mixed feedback about cleanliness and maintenance based on guest comments.
Service
9.48
Very positive notes on staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.52
Consistently praised for great accessibility to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Comments indicate some issues like uncomfortable beds and room maintenance.
Amenities
8.5
Generally regarded as acceptable, but improvements noted for breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.96
Perceived value affected by high parking fees.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Significant complaints about breakfast quality and availability.
Overall Experience
9.48
Overall good experience despite some noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:43

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

8.8
Based on 1795 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 9.48
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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
B
Brittany • couple • us
7
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Stiff beds

2026-09-08 • 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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Thomas • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Alyssa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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MARCELA • extended_group • br
10
Recomendo
Pros:

Gostei da localização, tamanho, conforto e limpeza do quarto. Também gostei da gentileza dos funcionários.

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
E
Enrique • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

location

Cons:

size of pool towels

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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scott • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Allison • couple • us
8
Pros:

Loved the location, easy to get everywhere!

Cons:

Price was a bit high.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
R
robert • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
9
It’s a great stay by Casco Bay!
Pros:

I loved the comfy bedding. The view of Casco Bay was great! I also enjoyed how quick the valet was and how nice the indoor pool was kept.

Cons:

I didn’t like how little parking exists without valet.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
K
Khris • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Valet parking and location

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Gibson • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • us
8
This was a well-situated property at a good relative value.
Pros:

Perfectly situated near great Portland waterfront area. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Breakfast selection was decent. Staff, especially valet parking staff, was very friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast seating was not enough space. Lacked self park option. Valet parking retrieval was not always timely.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Blanchard • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast and coffee was very good.

Cons:

Pillows were terrible

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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FREDERIC • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La taille de la chambre. La proximité du port. Le service de voiturier.

Cons:

Petit déjeuner moyen

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee