Portland Harbor Hotel — Portland, Maine, United States
Portland Harbor Hotel is An upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Portland’s Old Port in Portland, Maine, United States.
Address: 468 Fore Street, Portland. Property ID: 1434460.
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $438 | $548 on Booking.com | $110 less (20%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Total price: $774 USD
2026-11-04 to 2026-11-07 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-04 | $165 for 1 night · 2 nights $363 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $609 |
| 2026-11-06 | $411 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-07 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-08 | $155 for 1 night · 2 nights $311 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $156 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $441 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $596 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $314 for 1 night · 2 nights $471 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $160 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $370 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $213 for 1 night · 2 nights $440 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $227 for 1 night · 2 nights $380 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $306 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $306 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $305 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $304 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $363 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $211 for 1 night · 2 nights $424 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $213 for 1 night · 2 nights $359 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $304 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $154 for 1 night · 2 nights $307 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $307 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $154 for 1 night · 2 nights $373 · up to 14 nights priced |
#4 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: 8.5/10
A strong Old Port base, with welcoming staff and extras worth checking. An upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Portland’s Old Port, scored for what it is.
Portland Harbor Hotel is an upscale 4-star boutique hotel whose strongest asset is its Old Port address: restaurants, shops and the working waterfront are an easy walk away. It’s a strong pick for a car-light weekend. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable surroundings; the courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries give it more personality than a standard downtown hotel.
The trade-offs are street noise in some rooms, occasional reports of tired furnishings, and a mandatory destination fee with an offsetting hotel spending credit. Valet parking costs extra. Light sleepers should request a courtyard-facing room, while travelers expecting uniformly fresh luxury interiors may prefer elsewhere. Mainebiz reported construction on the neighboring Nathan expansion with an August 2026 opening target; completion wasn’t verified, so check for remaining work before booking.
Best for: Couples exploring the Old Port; Food-focused weekend trips; Travelers who prefer walking to driving
Watch out for: Late-night noise in street-facing rooms; Destination fee and paid valet parking; Confirm neighboring expansion work
Location: Central Old Port, within walking distance of dining, shopping and the waterfront; not a beachfront hotel.
Rooms: Generally comfortable and well kept, but some guests find furnishings tired; courtyard-facing rooms are worth requesting.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest feedback, with strong cleanliness ratings on Booking.com and Expedia.
Service: Helpful front-desk staff and friendly valet service attract repeated praise.
Amenities: Harbor Bistro + Terrace, courtyard fire pit, guest-floor coffee pantries and a renovated fitness center.
Fees and surprises: Mandatory destination fee with hotel spending credit; valet-only hotel parking and pet stays cost extra; expansion completion unverified.
Axel's opinion of Portland Harbor Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Portland Harbor Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 468 Fore Street, Portland
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Portland, Maine
Room types
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Standard room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
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Accessible Double room (full double bed)
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Deluxe room
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
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Executive Double room (full double bed)
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Garden room
Garden Quadruple room
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Garden Double room (full double bed)
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Garden Twin room (twin beds)
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
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Executive Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
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Executive Suite
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Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
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Whirlpool Spa Bath Double Suite (full double bed)
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