Longfellow Hotel

Arts District & West End · Portland, Maine

Longfellow Hotel 1

Axel’s take

Polished rooms and genuinely attentive service make this West End boutique worth the detour.

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Axel’s rating: 9.1/10 · a wellness-focused luxury boutique hotel in Portland’s West End

Longfellow is a 48-room luxury boutique hotel in Portland’s West End, and it largely delivers on its upscale promise. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the spotless rooms, exceptionally comfortable beds and warm, helpful staff. We’d pick it for a couples’ getaway: the appealing lobby bar, Astraea spa and thoughtful floor pantries give it more substance than good looks alone.

The main compromise is location: you’re outside the Old Port, though the included town car helps bridge the distance when available. Budget for a mandatory daily hotel fee, paid valet parking and breakfast; private sauna sessions also cost extra. A few guests report hallway noise, so the sleep-focused design isn’t a guarantee of silence. Skip it if waterfront convenience or an all-inclusive-feeling luxury stay matters most.

Rooms
Refined, minimalist king rooms with excellent bed feedback; some guests hear corridor activity.
Cleanliness
An especially strong point, with consistently enthusiastic feedback across major review sites.
Service
Warm, attentive staff and the availability-dependent town car repeatedly stand out.
Amenities
Astraea spa, private infrared saunas, gym, bikes, café, cocktail bar and guest pantries.
Fees and surprises
Daily hotel fee is mandatory; valet, breakfast, spa treatments and sauna reservations cost extra.

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

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The location

754 Congress St, Portland

West End setting near cafés and the Arts District; the hotel estimates a 15-minute walk to Old Port.

Amenities and check-in

Astraea spa, private infrared saunas, gym, bikes, café, cocktail bar and guest pantries.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Spa (extra charge)
  • Parking (extra charge)
  • Pets allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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Longfellow Hotel — Portland, Maine, United States

Longfellow Hotel is a wellness-focused luxury boutique hotel in Portland’s West End in Portland, Maine, United States.

Address: 754 Congress St, Portland. Property ID: 1309274.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/portland-maine/longfellow-hotel-1309274

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$594$727 on Booking.com$133 less (18%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$696$804 on Booking.com$108 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$541$627 on Booking.com$86 less (14%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$546$627 on Booking.com$81 less (13%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $811 USD

2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06$454 for 1 night · 2 nights $936 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$482 for 1 night · 2 nights $773 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$291 for 1 night · 2 nights $582 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$291 for 1 night · 2 nights $582 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$291 for 1 night · 2 nights $564 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $601 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$328 for 1 night · 2 nights $764 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$436 for 1 night · 2 nights $709 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $549 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$276 for 1 night · 2 nights $549 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $591 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$318 for 1 night · 2 nights $636 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$318 for 1 night · 2 nights $591 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $555 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$282 for 1 night · 2 nights $555 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $619 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$346 for 1 night · 2 nights $692 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$346 for 1 night · 2 nights $619 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $538 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$265 for 1 night · 2 nights $538 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $621 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$348 for 1 night · 2 nights $696 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$348 for 1 night · 2 nights $621 · up to 14 nights priced

#1 of 2 hotels in Arts District & West End by Axel's take. Arts District & West End is #3 of 4 places to stay in Portland, Maine. The best hotels in Arts District & West End, ranked · Where to stay in Portland, Maine

Axel's take: 9.1/10

Polished rooms and genuinely attentive service make this West End boutique worth the detour. a wellness-focused luxury boutique hotel in Portland’s West End, scored for what it is.

Longfellow is a 48-room luxury boutique hotel in Portland’s West End, and it largely delivers on its upscale promise. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the spotless rooms, exceptionally comfortable beds and warm, helpful staff. We’d pick it for a couples’ getaway: the appealing lobby bar, Astraea spa and thoughtful floor pantries give it more substance than good looks alone.

The main compromise is location: you’re outside the Old Port, though the included town car helps bridge the distance when available. Budget for a mandatory daily hotel fee, paid valet parking and breakfast; private sauna sessions also cost extra. A few guests report hallway noise, so the sleep-focused design isn’t a guarantee of silence. Skip it if waterfront convenience or an all-inclusive-feeling luxury stay matters most.

  • Best for: couples on a city getaway; spa and design enthusiasts; travelers who prize personal service

  • Watch out for: mandatory daily hotel fee and paid valet; outside the Old Port; occasional hallway noise

  • Location: West End setting near cafés and the Arts District; the hotel estimates a 15-minute walk to Old Port.

  • Rooms: Refined, minimalist king rooms with excellent bed feedback; some guests hear corridor activity.

  • Cleanliness: An especially strong point, with consistently enthusiastic feedback across major review sites.

  • Service: Warm, attentive staff and the availability-dependent town car repeatedly stand out.

  • Amenities: Astraea spa, private infrared saunas, gym, bikes, café, cocktail bar and guest pantries.

  • Fees and surprises: Daily hotel fee is mandatory; valet, breakfast, spa treatments and sauna reservations cost extra.

Axel's opinion of Longfellow Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · travel.yahoo.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Longfellow Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 754 Congress St, Portland
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Spa (extra charge), Parking (extra charge), Pets allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Portland, Maine

Room types

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Standard room

Standard room with panoramic view

Standard room with sea view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with panoramic view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with city view (full double bed)

Business room

Business Single room

Business Double room (full double bed)

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premier room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Grand room

Grand Single room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Luxury room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Superior Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premier Suite

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

Luxury Suite

Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)

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