AC Hotel Portland Downtown-Waterfront, ME

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AC Hotels by Marriott
8.8 (770 reviews)
158 Fore Street , Portland , us
+1 207-747-1640

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Expensive parking
Uncomfortable beds
Overpriced food

Categories

Cleanliness
8.84
Generally clean, lots of positive mentions about cleanliness.
Service
9.31
Many positive comments about staff friendliness and responsiveness.
Location
9.35
Well-located with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms generally nice, but some comments on bed comfort.
Amenities
8.83
Good amenities, but some requests for more kid-friendly options.
Value for Money
8.29
Some feedback on pricing being high for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Breakfast had quality but some mention of it being overpriced.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall a positive experience despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:18

Property Description

Luxurious Waterfront Property
Experience the charm of the historic Old Port neighborhood at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront by Marriott. Just a short walk from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal, our hotel offers elegant rooms with city or harbor views.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in our guest rooms equipped with a mini refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom and wake up to a delightful European-inspired breakfast each morning.

Convenient Location
Immerse yourself in Portland's vibrant art scene with galleries nearby and explore the culinary delights of various restaurants and bars within walking distance. Don't miss out on visiting attractions like Wadsworth Longfellow House during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable waterfront experience at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront by Marriott.

Important information:

Pet policy: There is a $50 nonrefundable pet fee per night. (Maximum fee of $150 per stay.) Maximum weight: 100 pounds.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 770 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Daniel • couple • us
9
Pros:

Did not have breakfast. Location was fine.

Cons:

Price

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
5
Nice place just should have been cleaner
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We found dried blood in the headboard and the one pillow case. Also hair on floor

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
9
Overall, a great stay.
Pros:

Breakfast and staff were great. Restaurants nearby were great.

Cons:

Free parking would have been an excellent perk.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Leonel • extended_group • ca
6
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Nataliya • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria Terea • family_with_children • co
7
Pros:

Desayuno normal. buena ubicación.

Cons:

Muy mala relación calidad precio., en la noche se alcanza a escuchar ruido de la calle.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Keri • extended_group • us
9
We have stayed here before and will continue to stay at this location when visiting Portland.
Pros:

Location and amenities

Cons:

Parking was not clearly explained when I was given a pass. I was told where to park, not that there would be special directions that needed to be followed on the parking pass. I was only told which garage and to use the pass. We were eventually able to find parking on floor 5 but did not know until checkout that we were supposed to park on floor 6 and scan the badge again.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
Nice place to stay!
Pros:

Was able to walk to everything we wanted to do.

Cons:

Bar was closed our last night there.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • us
10
Very pleasant day overall nice hotel
Pros:

Very convenient to the waterfront

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • couple • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nathaniel • couple • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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T5384QMmichaels • Family
10
Like Our Own Personal Concierge
Pros:

Our American Cruise Line cruise utilizes the AC Hotel for their client on-shore accommodations. The hotel is very nice and our room was ideally configured for a couple living out of their suitcases for a couple nights. Special shoutout to Gabe, our shuttle driver who could not have been more helpful. Supremely knowledgeable, Gabe was able to steer us to local attractions based on his personal experience which took the risk out of us picking a place and hoping for the best. Gabe was a real asset.

2026-07-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Martina • couple • us
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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U7736GKelizabethh • Family
6
Pricey for the room with parking lot “city” view
Pros:

Nice staff but room was less than I expected for $600+ per night (3 night stay was $2200).

Could hear talking through walls

Bathroom was clean

2026-07-16 • via Tripadvisor
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222taik • Family
4
I don’t recommend
Pros:

Do not stay here. There are plenty of better choices in Portland. The bathroom was full of hair. It was too late for us to change rooms.

2026-07-15 • via Tripadvisor
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stepper • couple • us
10
The staff was ultra friendly & helpful, hotel was modern & lovely!
Pros:

Modern, clean & great location.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Trish • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Mohammadali • couple • us
4
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

1. At check in they didn’t tell us where the parking was. They just said there is a parking nearby.
2. We were at 6th floor (room 604), the AC unit or some mechanical unit was at the roof with constant noise during the entire stay.
3. The hotel is relatively new, but is built with cheap material.
4. They just glued inside of one the elevators with intense glue smell.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee