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Axel’s take

A strong Portland base for extra space, useful kitchens and exploring on foot.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a renovated 3-star all-suite hotel near the Old Port

This 3-star extended-stay hotel earns its keep with spacious kitchen-equipped suites and an easy walk to the Old Port’s restaurants and waterfront. We’d pick it for families or longer visits where room to spread out matters more than boutique character. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and the included hot breakfast. Its operator announced completion of a renovation in July 2026, refreshing suites, public spaces and fitness facilities.

The main compromises are practical: parking costs extra, housekeeping is every other day, and bringing pets adds a nonrefundable fee. The indoor pool is useful rather than expansive. This is a comfortable chain-hotel base, not a destination hotel; we’d skip it if distinctive design or full daily housekeeping is central to your trip.

Rooms
Spacious suites with full kitchens; furnishings, lighting and finishes refreshed in the completed 2026 renovation.
Cleanliness
Recent guest feedback is strongly positive, with high cleanliness ratings on Expedia and Hotels.com.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength in recent reviews.
Amenities
Included hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, laundry and an airport shuttle available on request.
Fees and surprises
Parking and pets cost extra; the hotel lists housekeeping every other day.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Kayak · globenewswire.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

The location

145 Fore Street, Portland

At the eastern end of downtown’s waterfront, within walking distance of Old Port dining and ferries.

Amenities and check-in

Included hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, laundry and an airport shuttle available on request.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Self parking (extra charge)
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Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Portland, Maine: from $85 a night

From $85 a night at Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults: $85 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $272 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $319 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront is a renovated 3-star all-suite hotel near the Old Port in Portland, Maine, United States.

Address: 145 Fore Street, Portland. Property ID: 1124317.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/portland-maine/residence-inn-portland-downtown-waterfront-1124317

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$272$319 on Booking.com$47 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$455$466 on Booking.com$11 less (2%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $328 USD

2026-11-18 to 2026-11-21 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel private rates by check-in date

USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$674 for 1 night · 2 nights $769 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-09$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-10$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $252 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-11$159 for 1 night · 2 nights $319 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-12$160 for 1 night · 2 nights $378 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-13$218 for 1 night · 2 nights $570 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-14$352 for 1 night · 2 nights $472 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-15$120 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-16$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-17$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-18$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-19$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $232
2026-11-20$136 for 1 night
2026-11-21View stay prices
2026-11-22$85 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$99 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$112 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$160 for 1 night · 2 nights $310 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$150 for 1 night · 2 nights $290 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$140 for 1 night · 2 nights $233 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$112 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$157 for 1 night · 2 nights $455 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$298 for 1 night · 2 nights $386 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong Portland base for extra space, useful kitchens and exploring on foot. a renovated 3-star all-suite hotel near the Old Port, scored for what it is.

This 3-star extended-stay hotel earns its keep with spacious kitchen-equipped suites and an easy walk to the Old Port’s restaurants and waterfront. We’d pick it for families or longer visits where room to spread out matters more than boutique character. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and the included hot breakfast. Its operator announced completion of a renovation in July 2026, refreshing suites, public spaces and fitness facilities.

The main compromises are practical: parking costs extra, housekeeping is every other day, and bringing pets adds a nonrefundable fee. The indoor pool is useful rather than expansive. This is a comfortable chain-hotel base, not a destination hotel; we’d skip it if distinctive design or full daily housekeeping is central to your trip.

  • Best for: families needing extra space; longer stays with self-catering; visitors exploring Portland on foot

  • Watch out for: paid parking; every-other-day housekeeping; nonrefundable pet fee

  • Location: At the eastern end of downtown’s waterfront, within walking distance of Old Port dining and ferries.

  • Rooms: Spacious suites with full kitchens; furnishings, lighting and finishes refreshed in the completed 2026 renovation.

  • Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback is strongly positive, with high cleanliness ratings on Expedia and Hotels.com.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength in recent reviews.

  • Amenities: Included hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, laundry and an airport shuttle available on request.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and pets cost extra; the hotel lists housekeeping every other day.

Axel's opinion of Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Kayak · globenewswire.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Residence Inn
  • 145 Fore Street, Portland
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (free), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Portland, Maine

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room with harbour view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room with water view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Standard room

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

Studio with city view

Studio with harbour view

Studio with partial view

Studio with water view

Single Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Double Studio with city view (full double bed)

Double Studio with harbour view (full double bed)

Double Studio with partial view (full double bed)

Double Studio with view (full double bed)

Quadruple Studio

Studio (sofa)

Studio with harbour view (sofa)

Studio with view (sofa)

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio

  • Room features: With view
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio with city view

  • Room features: With view
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio with view

  • Room features: With view
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double Studio with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double Studio with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with water view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with water view (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with view (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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