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Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
4★ from$1,086$596$440$881$424
3★ from$732$571$322$701$336
1–2★ from$835$480$268$574$307
4★ The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$1,086$830$681$1,563$730
4★ Portland Harbor Hotel · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront—$596$440$881$424
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront—$616$322$783$444
3★ Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$732$571$337$701$336
1–2★ Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$835$480$268$574$307

December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
4★ from$307$438$433$401$829$380$492
3★ from$188$374$347$269$557$266$457
1–2★ from$196$371$378$272$586$257—
4★ The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$516$724$798$686$1,452$686$1,294
4★ Portland Harbor Hotel · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$307$438$433$401$829$380$492
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$188—$395$269$557$266$457
3★ Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$230$374$347$297$659$298$495
1–2★ Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$196$371$378$272$586$257—

January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
4★ from$370$296$377$371$519$370
3★ from$316$173$258$266$379$258
1–2★ from$329$217$287$288$390$293
4★ The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$686$516$592$611$869$592
4★ Portland Harbor Hotel · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$370$296$377$371$519$370
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$322$173$258$335$463$258
3★ Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$316$208$265$266$379$300
1–2★ Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront$329$217$287$288$390$293

Where to stay in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine: featured hotels

  • The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · 4★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $222 a night in the next 30 days. distinctive newspaper-inspired design and especially strong hospitality for a couples’ food-focused weekend
  • Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · 3★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $93 a night in the next 30 days. a cheaper ferry-side base with comfortable rooms, friendly service, an indoor pool and hot tub
  • Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · 3★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront. historic Old Port character with a spa and complimentary airport, train and bus-station transfers
  • Portland Harbor Hotel · 4★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $146 a night in the next 30 days. a welcoming Old Port base with a courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries
  • Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · 3★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $115 a night in the next 30 days. roomy Old Port accommodation with sofa-bed options for families who plan to explore on foot
  • Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · 1–2★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $81 a night in the next 30 days. a straightforward family base combining included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and walkable Old Port access

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9 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 9% less than Expedia.

Axel's take on Old Port & Downtown Waterfront: #1 of 4 in Portland, Maine, 7.7/10

The simplest first-visit choice, provided you choose your sleeping street carefully. Ranks first for waterfront character, easy exploring and the strongest hotels, but value is weak and bar-facing streets can be noisy.

Stay here for the simplest first Portland visit: brick warehouses, working piers, Exchange Street shops and dinner on Fore Street, with Casco Bay ferries close by. A former Maine resident answering a 2025 Reddit stay question also steered the visiting family toward the Old Port.

The compromise is noise: Fore and Wharf Streets can keep going after you want to sleep, and cobbles complicate rolling luggage. Choose a room away from bar-facing streets. Commercial Street storm-drain work between Maple and Center streets adds disruption from late October 2026 into spring 2027. Skip this base if quiet evenings matter most.

  • Best for: first-time visitors, nightlife, travelers without a car, luxury travelers
  • Skip it if: You are particularly sensitive to late-night street noise; You want a quiet residential setting
  • Getting around: Walk to ferries and dinner; Metro Route 8 serves Commercial Street; from PWM, take Route 7 to Congress Street and walk downhill, or use a taxi.
  • After dark: Fore and Wharf streets are the late-night bar focus; a September 2025 visitor reported street noise even several floors up.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $290 a night · usually 8% under the public rate

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What paying more buys

The pricier Press Hotel buys distinctive interiors and especially strong hospitality over the cheaper Hilton Garden Inn and Portland Regency, not necessarily more space or quieter nights. Those two already offer helpful service and useful amenities. Skip the premium if you mainly need a comfortable base between meals and ferry trips. Typical rates with Axel here run from $248 a night at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa to $430 at The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection 9.0/10, newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland. Distinctive design and consistently strong hospitality make this a standout Portland base. Why it's here: distinctive newspaper-inspired design and especially strong hospitality for a couples’ food-focused weekend. Accept: compact entry-level kings; street noise and City Hall bells. $235 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront 8.8/10, comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Portland’s Old Port. A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few extra costs. Why it's here: a cheaper ferry-side base with comfortable rooms, friendly service, an indoor pool and hot tub. Accept: some dated finishes; valet parking and breakfast cost extra. $221 a night with Axel against $243 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $22 a night less (9%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa 8.6/10, historic, full-service 3-star hotel in Portland’s Old Port. A strong Old Port base with character, helpful staff and some nighttime noise. Why it's here: historic Old Port character with a spa and complimentary airport, train and bus-station transfers. Accept: variable street and hallway noise; traditional furnishings can feel dated. $299 a night with Axel against $364 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $65 a night less (18%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Portland Harbor Hotel 8.5/10, upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Portland’s Old Port. A strong Old Port base, with welcoming staff and extras worth checking. Why it's here: a welcoming Old Port base with a courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries. Accept: street-facing noise, mandatory destination fee and paid valet parking. $157 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square 8.4/10, practical 3-star chain hotel in the heart of the Old Port. A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few practical catches. Why it's here: roomy Old Port accommodation with sofa-bed options for families who plan to explore on foot. Accept: weekend street noise, no pool and variable breakfast inclusion. $200 a night with Axel against $209 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (4%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  6. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront 8.3/10, straightforward, limited-service chain hotel in the Old Port. A dependable Old Port base, with parking and room-position trade-offs. Why it's here: a straightforward family base combining included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and walkable Old Port access. Accept: mechanical noise in some rooms; nearby construction remains unconfirmed. $122 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
The Westin Portland Harborview · 4-star, WestinDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$140 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · refundable$215 a night on Expedia$75 a night less (35%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · 3-starNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$299 a night · refundable$364 a night on Expedia$65 a night less (18%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG · 4-star, Holiday InnNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$139 a night · non-refundable$166 a night on Expedia$27 a night less (16%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street · 3-starNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$319 a night · refundable$352 a night on Expedia$33 a night less (9%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · 3-star, Hilton Garden InnNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$221 a night · non-refundable$243 a night on Expedia$22 a night less (9%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port · 3-star, Choice HotelsDec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$126 a night · includes $27 a night paid at the hotel · refundable$133 a night on Expedia$7 a night less (5%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · 3-star, HyattNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$200 a night · non-refundable$209 a night on Expedia$9 a night less (4%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME · 3-star, AC HotelsJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$144 a night · non-refundable$150 a night on Expedia$6 a night less (3%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront · 3-star, CourtyardDec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$102 a night · non-refundable$106 a night on Expedia$4 a night less (3%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, MENov 26 to Nov 28, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$148 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · 2-star, HamptonNov 26 to Nov 28, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$157 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME · 3-star, AloftDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$169 a night · non-refundable$164 a night on ExpediaCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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7.7/10

The simplest first-visit choice, provided you choose your sleeping street carefully.

Getting around
8.2
On your doorstep
5.5
Hotels
8.3
Value
3.8
Axel’s verdict
9.2

Stay here for the simplest first Portland visit: brick warehouses, working piers, Exchange Street shops and dinner on Fore Street, with Casco Bay ferries close by. A former Maine resident answering a 2025 Reddit stay question also steered the visiting family toward the Old Port.

The compromise is noise: Fore and Wharf Streets can keep going after you want to sleep, and cobbles complicate rolling luggage. Choose a room away from bar-facing streets. Commercial Street storm-drain work between Maple and Center streets adds disruption from late October 2026 into spring 2027. Skip this base if quiet evenings matter most.

Best for
first-time visitorsnightlifetravelers without a carluxury travelers
Skip it if
You are particularly sensitive to late-night street noise; You want a quiet residential setting
Getting around
Walk to ferries and dinner; Metro Route 8 serves Commercial Street; from PWM, take Route 7 to Congress Street and walk downhill, or use a taxi.
After dark
Fore and Wharf streets are the late-night bar focus; a September 2025 visitor reported street noise even several floors up.

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The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $290 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.

How to choose

What paying more buys

The pricier Press Hotel buys distinctive interiors and especially strong hospitality over the cheaper Hilton Garden Inn and Portland Regency, not necessarily more space or quieter nights. Those two already offer helpful service and useful amenities. Skip the premium if you mainly need a comfortable base between meals and ferry trips.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $248 a night at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa to $430 at The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection
    #1 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront

    The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

    a newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland

    9.0/10

    Distinctive design and consistently strong hospitality make this a standout Portland base.

    Why it's here:
    distinctive newspaper-inspired design and especially strong hospitality for a couples’ food-focused weekend
    Accept:
    compact entry-level kings; street noise and City Hall bells
    • couples on a food-focused weekend
    • design and literary-history enthusiasts
    • travelers exploring Portland on foot
    Axel
    $235 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

  2. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
    #2 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront

    Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

    a comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Portland’s Old Port

    8.8/10

    A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few extra costs.

    Why it's here:
    a cheaper ferry-side base with comfortable rooms, friendly service, an indoor pool and hot tub
    Accept:
    some dated finishes; valet parking and breakfast cost extra
    • first-time Portland visitors
    • restaurant-focused weekends
    • Casco Bay ferry trips
    Axel
    $221 /night
    Expedia
    $243 /night
    $22/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

  3. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
    #3 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront

    Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

    A historic, full-service 3-star hotel in Portland’s Old Port

    8.6/10

    A strong Old Port base with character, helpful staff and some nighttime noise.

    Why it's here:
    historic Old Port character with a spa and complimentary airport, train and bus-station transfers
    Accept:
    variable street and hallway noise; traditional furnishings can feel dated
    • Couples exploring the Old Port
    • Travelers who enjoy historic hotels
    • Car-free dining and sightseeing breaks
    Axel
    $299 /night
    Expedia
    $364 /night
    $65/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

  4. Portland Harbor Hotel
    #4 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront

    Portland Harbor Hotel

    An upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Portland’s Old Port

    8.5/10

    A strong Old Port base, with welcoming staff and extras worth checking.

    Why it's here:
    a welcoming Old Port base with a courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries
    Accept:
    street-facing noise, mandatory destination fee and paid valet parking
    • Couples exploring the Old Port
    • Food-focused weekend trips
    • Travelers who prefer walking to driving
    Axel
    $157 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31

  5. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
    #5 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront

    Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

    A practical 3-star chain hotel in the heart of the Old Port

    8.4/10

    A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few practical catches.

    Why it's here:
    roomy Old Port accommodation with sofa-bed options for families who plan to explore on foot
    Accept:
    weekend street noise, no pool and variable breakfast inclusion
    • Car-free Old Port weekends
    • Restaurant-focused city breaks
    • Families booking sofa-bed rooms
    Axel
    $200 /night
    Expedia
    $209 /night
    $9/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

  6. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
    #6 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront

    Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

    a straightforward, limited-service chain hotel in the Old Port

    8.3/10

    A dependable Old Port base, with parking and room-position trade-offs.

    Why it's here:
    a straightforward family base combining included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and walkable Old Port access
    Accept:
    mechanical noise in some rooms; nearby construction remains unconfirmed
    • Old Port sightseeing on foot
    • families wanting breakfast and a pool
    • car-free weekend breaks
    Axel
    $122 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • The Westin Portland Harborview

    The Westin Portland Harborview

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $140 /night
    Expedia
    $215 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $75/night less than Expedia (35%)

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1

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  • Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

    Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

    ★★★
    Axel
    $299 /night
    Expedia
    $364 /night
    $65/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

    Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $139 /night
    Expedia
    $166 /night
    $27/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

    The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

    ★★★
    Axel
    $319 /night
    Expedia
    $352 /night
    $33/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

    Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

    ★★★
    Axel
    $221 /night
    Expedia
    $243 /night
    $22/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

    Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

    ★★★
    Axel
    $126 /night
    Expedia
    $133 /night

    Includes $27/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $7/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31

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  • Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

    Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

    ★★★
    Axel
    $200 /night
    Expedia
    $209 /night
    $9/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

    AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

    ★★★
    Axel
    $144 /night
    Expedia
    $150 /night
    $6/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 2

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  • Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

    Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

    ★★★
    Axel
    $102 /night
    Expedia
    $106 /night
    $4/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31

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