Portland Harbor Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (929 reviews)
468 Fore Street , Portland , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 929 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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Benson couple us
1
An overpriced rip off, overcharged for hotel workers errors, extremely bad service, cleanliness, and preparation, HIGHLY
Pros:

That it was a roof over our heads for the night..

Cons:

Booked a room with two beds payed extra for two and was put in a room with one then when requested to remedy the problem they put us in a room with two beds over an hour later and one had no pillows… we were late to our event due to the untimely fix as well as being charged another $100 for the new room which was the hotels error not mine…. And on top of all that mess the sink was broken and dirty for a one night stay that cost me $400-$500 this is outrageous…

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Larry couple us
8
Pros:

Staff helpful. Snack bar nice concept. Location fir walking. Bikes available as complementary

Cons:

Beautiful garden area & nice bar but food choice lacking. Understaffed so we didn't eat on location.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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ryangM9462UQ Couples
2
dont stay here. The fees and charges are misleading, ridiculous and not worth it at all.
Pros:

dont stay here. The fees and charges are misleading, ridiculous and not worth it at all.

$45 valet charges on top of $35 nightly charges for "destination amenities"

the lights flickered in our room, the tv is years old and had touchy service, and the food and drinks are insanely priced.

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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Kevin couple us
9
Pros:

Beautiful building close to everything.

Cons:

Our particular room in which we stayed this visit was extremely small. Almost like a corner storage closet?? The other rooms we’ve stayed in previously were much larger for the same 2 guests.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Oksana couple ua
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Karla couple us
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Charles couple us
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Leo33675 Couples Miami, Florida
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Located right in downtown Portland, the location is walking distance to most of Portland attractions, hotel was very clean and great service.

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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Katherine couple us
9
Excellent stay in the Old Port
Pros:

Amazing location in the heart of the Old Port. Updated, clean and has character. Friendly and helpful staff!

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
7
Ok hotel with free breakfast pastries!
Pros:

Location was great for exploring the port area. Tea/coffee/ice water available all day plus great cookies on an afternoon & pastries on a morning.

Cons:

Quite tired, $35 add to bill daily to be spent on site we purchased cocktails which were average. $50 parking per night.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
8
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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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