Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront
★★★Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesStay near the harbor without putting the busiest bar streets outside your window.
Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesRate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesRate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesRate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your dates7.4/10
Stay near the harbor without putting the busiest bar streets outside your window.
India and Middle streets bring older neighborhood storefronts and destination dining close to the harbor; Thames Street adds newer offices and waterfront paths. You can walk into the Old Port without sleeping beside its busiest bar strip, then head east toward the Eastern Promenade. This is my best balance for families and couples wanting dinner on foot.
The trade-off is a less consistently historic streetscape: some waterfront blocks feel corporate, and heading into Munjoy Hill means climbing. The widened Thames Street trail opened in September 2026, while the wider waterfront remains in redevelopment. Skip it if late-night bars or Congress Street’s cultural venues are the main event.
India Street at Middle Street. Older storefronts and neighborhood dining suit food-focused walkers who also want easy access to the Old Port and Eastern Promenade.
Hotels here: Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Thames Street at Hancock Street. Newer office blocks meet harbor paths here; favor it for waterfront walks rather than a consistently historic streetscape.
Hotels here: Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port, AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
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 $218 a night.
The pricier AC Hotel adds a modern waterfront base and complimentary airport and local shuttles, but breakfast costs extra. Cheaper Residence Inn already gives you spacious kitchen-equipped suites, breakfast and a pool; mid-priced Cambria offers generous modern rooms and a terrace. The AC premium is hard to justify for families prioritizing space and self-catering.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $194 a night at Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront to $261 at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
a renovated 3-star all-suite hotel near the Old Port
8.7/10
A strong Portland base for extra space, useful kitchens and exploring on foot.
Rate for Feb 6 to Feb 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
A modern, upscale-leaning chain hotel on the edge of Old Port
8.7/10
Spacious, spotless rooms make this a strong Old Port base, despite the extra fees.

a modern, select-service hotel by the waterfront
8.7/10
A strong waterfront base with standout staff, but breakfast and parking cost extra.
Rate for Feb 6 to Feb 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
Hotels in India Street & Eastern Waterfront, Portland, Maine from $283 a night (3★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $126 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.
India Street & Eastern 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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| Hotel / area | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ from | $566 | $286 | $628 | $286 |
| 3★ Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront · India Street & Eastern Waterfront | $570 | — | $661 | $290 |
| 3★ Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port · India Street & Eastern Waterfront | $566 | $286 | $628 | $286 |
| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas | Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ from | $192 | $357 | $313 | $272 | $573 | $246 | $475 |
| 3★ Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront · India Street & Eastern Waterfront | $192 | $455 | $313 | $286 | $584 | $296 | $475 |
| 3★ Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port · India Street & Eastern Waterfront | $218 | $357 | $382 | $272 | $573 | $246 | — |
| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ from | $272 | $192 | $272 | $288 | $408 | $320 | $316 |
| 3★ Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront · India Street & Eastern Waterfront | $272 | $192 | $272 | $288 | $408 | $320 | $316 |
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Stay near the harbor without putting the busiest bar streets outside your window. Balances harbor access, neighborhood dining and better value than the Old Port, but has fewer hotel choices and a less consistently historic streetscape.
India and Middle streets bring older neighborhood storefronts and destination dining close to the harbor; Thames Street adds newer offices and waterfront paths. You can walk into the Old Port without sleeping beside its busiest bar strip, then head east toward the Eastern Promenade. This is my best balance for families and couples wanting dinner on foot.
The trade-off is a less consistently historic streetscape: some waterfront blocks feel corporate, and heading into Munjoy Hill means climbing. The widened Thames Street trail opened in September 2026, while the wider waterfront remains in redevelopment. Skip it if late-night bars or Congress Street’s cultural venues are the main event.
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The pricier AC Hotel adds a modern waterfront base and complimentary airport and local shuttles, but breakfast costs extra. Cheaper Residence Inn already gives you spacious kitchen-equipped suites, breakfast and a pool; mid-priced Cambria offers generous modern rooms and a terrace. The AC premium is hard to justify for families prioritizing space and self-catering. Typical rates with Axel here run from $194 a night at Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront to $261 at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
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| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront · 3-star, Residence Inn | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $170 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · 2-star, Hampton | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $173 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $175 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME · 3-star, AC Hotels | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $186 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · 3-star | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $186 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $202 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street · 3-star | Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $521 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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