Hotels in Portland, Maine

The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · Portland, Maine

The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection 1

Axel’s take

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

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Axel’s rating: 9.0/10 · a newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland

The Press is a polished 4-star boutique in the former Portland Press Herald headquarters, and the newspaper theme gives it genuine character. More importantly, it delivers on the basics: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise exceptionally clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, with the valet team frequently singled out. We'd pick it for a Portland weekend spent walking between restaurants, shops and the waterfront. UNION restaurant and the welcoming lobby add appeal beyond the bedroom.

The trade-offs are mostly practical. Entry-level king rooms aren't especially spacious, valet parking is a substantial extra, and breakfast generally costs more. Some guests mention street noise or nearby City Hall bells, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. We'd skip it if you prioritize generous space and bundled amenities over character and location.

Rooms
Distinctive newsroom-inspired interiors, well-reviewed beds and marble bathrooms; entry-level kings are relatively compact.
Cleanliness
A standout strength, with consistently excellent cleanliness feedback across Tripadvisor and Expedia.
Service
Recent reviews repeatedly praise welcoming front-desk staff, doormen and especially the valet team.
Amenities
UNION restaurant, Inkwell bar, local-art gallery, a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycle rentals.
Fees and surprises
Valet parking, breakfast and pets incur additional charges; Marriott confirms there is no airport shuttle.

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

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The location

119 Exchange Street, Portland

Central Exchange Street setting, convenient for walking to Old Port restaurants, shops and the waterfront.

Amenities and check-in

UNION restaurant, Inkwell bar, local-art gallery, a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycle rentals.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
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The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection — Portland, Maine, United States

The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection is a newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland in Portland, Maine, United States.

Address: 119 Exchange Street, Portland. Property ID: 1458955.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/portland-maine/the-press-hotel-marriott-autograph-collection-1458955

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$724$770 on Booking.com$46 less (6%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $694 USD

2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$543 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,098 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$555 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,086 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$531 for 1 night · 2 nights $789 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$258 for 1 night · 2 nights $554 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$296 for 1 night · 2 nights $611 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$315 for 1 night · 2 nights $607 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$292 for 1 night · 2 nights $578 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$286 for 1 night · 2 nights $670 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$384 for 1 night · 2 nights $830 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$446 for 1 night · 2 nights $770 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$324 for 1 night · 2 nights $592 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$268 for 1 night · 2 nights $548 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$280 for 1 night · 2 nights $562 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$282 for 1 night · 2 nights $544 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$262 for 1 night · 2 nights $600 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$338 for 1 night · 2 nights $681 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$343 for 1 night · 2 nights $592 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$249 for 1 night · 2 nights $472 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$223 for 1 night · 2 nights $445 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$222 for 1 night · 2 nights $518 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$296 for 1 night · 2 nights $611 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$315 for 1 night · 2 nights $680 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$365 for 1 night · 2 nights $730 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$365 for 1 night · 2 nights $590 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$225 for 1 night · 2 nights $474 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$249 for 1 night · 2 nights $507 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$258 for 1 night · 2 nights $516 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$258 for 1 night · 2 nights $507 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$249 for 1 night · 2 nights $611 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$362 for 1 night · 2 nights $724 · up to 14 nights priced

#1 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: 9.0/10

Distinctive design and consistently strong hospitality make this a standout Portland base. a newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland, scored for what it is.

The Press is a polished 4-star boutique in the former Portland Press Herald headquarters, and the newspaper theme gives it genuine character. More importantly, it delivers on the basics: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise exceptionally clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, with the valet team frequently singled out. We'd pick it for a Portland weekend spent walking between restaurants, shops and the waterfront. UNION restaurant and the welcoming lobby add appeal beyond the bedroom.

The trade-offs are mostly practical. Entry-level king rooms aren't especially spacious, valet parking is a substantial extra, and breakfast generally costs more. Some guests mention street noise or nearby City Hall bells, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. We'd skip it if you prioritize generous space and bundled amenities over character and location.

  • Best for: couples on a food-focused weekend; design and literary-history enthusiasts; travelers exploring Portland on foot

  • Watch out for: paid valet parking and breakfast; compact entry-level king rooms; possible street noise and City Hall bells

  • Location: Central Exchange Street setting, convenient for walking to Old Port restaurants, shops and the waterfront.

  • Rooms: Distinctive newsroom-inspired interiors, well-reviewed beds and marble bathrooms; entry-level kings are relatively compact.

  • Cleanliness: A standout strength, with consistently excellent cleanliness feedback across Tripadvisor and Expedia.

  • Service: Recent reviews repeatedly praise welcoming front-desk staff, doormen and especially the valet team.

  • Amenities: UNION restaurant, Inkwell bar, local-art gallery, a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycle rentals.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet parking, breakfast and pets incur additional charges; Marriott confirms there is no airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion of The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Autograph Collection
  • 119 Exchange Street, Portland
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible, 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

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm with city view (shared bathroom)

Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior Single room

Superior Single room with city view

Superior Single room with city view (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Quadruple room with city view

Superior Sextuple room with city view

Superior room (sofa)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with city view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

Deluxe Sextuple room

Deluxe Sextuple room with city view

Deluxe room (sofa)

Deluxe Single room (sofa)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with city view (full double bed)

Executive Triple room

Executive room (sofa)

Presidential room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Presidential room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium room

Premium room with balcony

Premium Single room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Luxury room

Luxury room with city view

Luxury Quadruple room with city view

Royal room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Royal Double Penthouse room with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Penthouse Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Double Penthouse Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Penthouse Suite with city view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite with water view (full double bed)

Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Presidential Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Presidential Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Presidential Suite (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Royal Suite

1 Bedroom Royal Suite

1 Bedroom Royal Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Royal Single Suite

1 Bedroom Royal Single Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Royal Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Royal Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Royal Suite (sofa)

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