Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront, Portland, Maine: from $81 a night

From $81 a night at Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 19–20, 2026, 2 adults: $81 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $371 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $427 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront is a straightforward, limited-service chain hotel in the Old Port in Portland, Maine, United States.

Address: 209 Fore St, Portland. Property ID: 1396149.

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Total price: $254 USD

2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 6 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront by Axel's take. Old Port & Downtown Waterfront is #1 of 4 places to stay in Portland, Maine. The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, ranked · Where to stay in Portland, Maine

Axel's take: 8.3/10

A dependable Old Port base, with parking and room-position trade-offs. a straightforward, limited-service chain hotel in the Old Port, scored for what it is.

This straightforward, limited-service Hampton is a strong pick for exploring Portland without driving everywhere. You're close to Old Port restaurants, shops and the Casco Bay ferries, while free hot breakfast and an indoor pool add practical value. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. We'd choose it for convenience and reliable basics rather than boutique character.

The main catch is bringing a car: hotel parking is paid valet-only, and several guests report slow retrieval. Room position matters too, with recurring reports of mechanical noise. A guest reported next-door construction during an August 2026 stay, acknowledged by management in September; check its current status and request a room away from it. There's no airport shuttle. We'd skip it if guaranteed quiet or easy, inexpensive parking is essential.

• Best for: Old Port sightseeing on foot; families wanting breakfast and a pool; car-free weekend breaks

• Watch out for: paid valet-only hotel parking; mechanical noise in some rooms; recently reported next-door construction

• Location: Walkable Old Port setting near restaurants, shops and ferries; close to the waterfront rather than a beach resort.

• Rooms: Generally comfortable and well reviewed, but mechanical noise makes room placement worth discussing.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor feedback.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff receive repeated praise; valet retrieval gets mixed reports.

• Amenities: Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor pool and fitness center; Hilton confirms no airport shuttle.

• Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pets cost extra; nearby construction was acknowledged in September 2026, with completion unverified.

Axel's opinion of Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• Hampton
• 209 Fore St, Portland
• Amenities: Indoor pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (free), Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Portland, Maine

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