The Westin Portland Harborview
★★★★Axel
$139 /night
Expedia
$215 /night
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$76/night less than Expedia (35%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7
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Hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
The simplest first-visit choice, provided you choose your sleeping street carefully.
6 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 4% less than Expedia.
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
★★★★$15/night less than Expedia (9%)Axel$154 /nightExpedia$169 /nightRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7
Check current rates for these datesCambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
★★★Axel$237 /nightExpedia$257 /nightIncludes $27/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$20/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7
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AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
★★★$6/night less than Expedia (3%)Axel$144 /nightExpedia$150 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
See rooms for your datesCourtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
★★★$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Axel$132 /nightExpedia$136 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
See rooms for your datesHilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
★★★$2/night less than Expedia (1%)Axel$161 /nightExpedia$163 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
See rooms for your datesHyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
★★★Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$162 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
See rooms for your datesRegency Hotel
★★★Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$183 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
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Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
★★★Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$189 /nightExpedia$173 /nightRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7
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#1 of 4 places to stay in Portland, Maine
Axel's take on Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
7.7/10
The simplest first-visit choice, provided you choose your sleeping street carefully.
- Getting around
- 8.2
- On your doorstep
- 5.5
- Hotels
- 8.3
- Value
- 3.8
- Axel’s verdict
- 9.2
Stay here for the simplest first Portland visit: brick warehouses, working piers, Exchange Street shops and dinner on Fore Street, with Casco Bay ferries close by. A former Maine resident answering a 2025 Reddit stay question also steered the visiting family toward the Old Port.
The compromise is noise: Fore and Wharf Streets can keep going after you want to sleep, and cobbles complicate rolling luggage. Choose a room away from bar-facing streets. Commercial Street storm-drain work between Maple and Center streets adds disruption from late October 2026 into spring 2027. Skip this base if quiet evenings matter most.
- Best for
- first-time visitorsnightlifetravelers without a carluxury travelers
- Skip it if
- You are particularly sensitive to late-night street noise; You want a quiet residential setting
- Getting around
- Walk to ferries and dinner; Metro Route 8 serves Commercial Street; from PWM, take Route 7 to Congress Street and walk downhill, or use a taxi.
- After dark
- Fore and Wharf streets are the late-night bar focus; a September 2025 visitor reported street noise even several floors up.
Where to look in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
Upper Exchange Street. Start uphill for boutique browsing and walks down to waterfront restaurants; suits couples who like exploring on foot.
Hotels here: The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection
Fore Street near Wharf Street. Stay here for dinner and bars close together; less appealing if you want an early, quiet night.
Hotels here: Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Portland Harbor Hotel, Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Commercial and lower Fore Street waterfront. Prioritize this waterfront stretch for island-ferry outings, with Old Port shopping and restaurants within walking distance.
Hotels here: Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, ranked by Axel's take
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 $290 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.
How to choose
- Choose The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection if distinctive design and attentive service matter more than room size or the lowest rate.
- Choose Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront if you want a cheaper waterfront base across from the ferries, with a pool.
- Choose Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront if included hot breakfast and an indoor pool simplify traveling with children.
What paying more buys
The pricier Press Hotel buys distinctive interiors and especially strong hospitality over the cheaper Hilton Garden Inn and Portland Regency, not necessarily more space or quieter nights. Those two already offer helpful service and useful amenities. Skip the premium if you mainly need a comfortable base between meals and ferry trips.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $248 a night at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa to $430 at The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
- #1 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection
a newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland
9.0/10
Distinctive design and consistently strong hospitality make this a standout Portland base.
- Why it's here:
- distinctive newspaper-inspired design and especially strong hospitality for a couples’ food-focused weekend
- Accept:
- compact entry-level kings; street noise and City Hall bells
- couples on a food-focused weekend
- design and literary-history enthusiasts
- travelers exploring Portland on foot
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$241 /nightRate for Feb 6 to Feb 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
- #2 in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
a comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Portland’s Old Port
8.8/10
A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few extra costs.
- Why it's here:
- a cheaper ferry-side base with comfortable rooms, friendly service, an indoor pool and hot tub
- Accept:
- some dated finishes; valet parking and breakfast cost extra
- first-time Portland visitors
- restaurant-focused weekends
- Casco Bay ferry trips
Axel$161 /night$2/night less than Expedia (1%)Expedia$163 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
#3 in Old Port & Downtown WaterfrontPortland Regency Hotel & Spa
A historic, full-service 3-star hotel in Portland’s Old Port
8.6/10
A strong Old Port base with character, helpful staff and some nighttime noise.
- Why it's here:
- historic Old Port character with a spa and complimentary airport, train and bus-station transfers
- Accept:
- variable street and hallway noise; traditional furnishings can feel dated
- Couples exploring the Old Port
- Travelers who enjoy historic hotels
- Car-free dining and sightseeing breaks
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$176 /nightRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 8
#4 in Old Port & Downtown WaterfrontPortland Harbor Hotel
An upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Portland’s Old Port
8.5/10
A strong Old Port base, with welcoming staff and extras worth checking.
- Why it's here:
- a welcoming Old Port base with a courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries
- Accept:
- street-facing noise, mandatory destination fee and paid valet parking
- Couples exploring the Old Port
- Food-focused weekend trips
- Travelers who prefer walking to driving
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$197 /nightRate for Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 7
#5 in Old Port & Downtown WaterfrontHyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
A practical 3-star chain hotel in the heart of the Old Port
8.4/10
A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few practical catches.
- Why it's here:
- roomy Old Port accommodation with sofa-bed options for families who plan to explore on foot
- Accept:
- weekend street noise, no pool and variable breakfast inclusion
- Car-free Old Port weekends
- Restaurant-focused city breaks
- Families booking sofa-bed rooms
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$151 /nightRate for Feb 6 to Feb 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
#6 in Old Port & Downtown WaterfrontHampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
a straightforward, limited-service chain hotel in the Old Port
8.3/10
A dependable Old Port base, with parking and room-position trade-offs.
- Why it's here:
- a straightforward family base combining included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and walkable Old Port access
- Accept:
- mechanical noise in some rooms; nearby construction remains unconfirmed
- Old Port sightseeing on foot
- families wanting breakfast and a pool
- car-free weekend breaks
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itAxel$145 /nightRate for Feb 6 to Feb 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine from $240 a night (1–2★), $291 (3★) and $335 (4★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $115 a night; prices checked Nov 8, 2026.
Old Port & Downtown 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.
Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine hotel prices by date: Axel private rates
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Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine hotel prices in November 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $670 | $425 | $911 | $436 |
| 3★ from | $582 | $328 | $700 | $325 |
| 1–2★ from | $480 | $268 | $574 | $307 |
| 4★ The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $811 | $611 | $1,481 | $678 |
| 4★ Portland Harbor Hotel · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $670 | $425 | $911 | $436 |
| 3★ Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $582 | $333 | $832 | $496 |
| 3★ Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $796 | $392 | $914 | $522 |
| 3★ Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $625 | $328 | $700 | $325 |
| 1–2★ Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $480 | $268 | $574 | $307 |
Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine hotel prices in December 2026
| 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 |
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| 4★ from | $311 | $435 | $442 | $386 | $836 | $382 | $503 |
| 3★ from | $190 | $382 | $318 | $272 | $559 | $268 | $510 |
| 1–2★ from | $196 | $371 | $378 | $272 | $586 | $257 | — |
| 4★ The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $485 | $704 | $796 | $578 | $1,385 | $610 | $1,117 |
| 4★ Portland Harbor Hotel · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $311 | $435 | $442 | $386 | $836 | $382 | $503 |
| 3★ Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $190 | — | $417 | $272 | $559 | $268 | $510 |
| 3★ Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $254 | $382 | $561 | $323 | $667 | $286 | $556 |
| 3★ Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $240 | $390 | $318 | $307 | $662 | $302 | $513 |
| 1–2★ Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $196 | $371 | $378 | $272 | $586 | $257 | — |
Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine hotel prices in January 2027
| 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 |
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| 4★ from | $383 | $302 | $381 | $383 | $534 | $375 | $380 |
| 3★ from | $270 | $179 | $266 | $270 | $380 | $267 | $269 |
| 1–2★ from | $329 | $217 | $287 | $288 | $390 | $293 | $284 |
| 4★ The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $592 | $516 | $572 | $611 | $869 | $592 | $686 |
| 4★ Portland Harbor Hotel · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $383 | $302 | $381 | $383 | $534 | $375 | $380 |
| 3★ Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $270 | $179 | $266 | $314 | $429 | $268 | $269 |
| 3★ Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $299 | $242 | $317 | $277 | $396 | $267 | $309 |
| 3★ Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $318 | $214 | $271 | $270 | $380 | $313 | $304 |
| 1–2★ Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront | $329 | $217 | $287 | $288 | $390 | $293 | $284 |
6 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine with Axel rates
- The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection · 4★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $227 a night in the next 30 days. distinctive newspaper-inspired design and especially strong hospitality for a couples’ food-focused weekend
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · 3★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront. a cheaper ferry-side base with comfortable rooms, friendly service, an indoor pool and hot tub
- Portland Regency Hotel & Spa · 3★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront. historic Old Port character with a spa and complimentary airport, train and bus-station transfers
- Portland Harbor Hotel · 4★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront. a welcoming Old Port base with a courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries
- Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · 3★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront. roomy Old Port accommodation with sofa-bed options for families who plan to explore on foot
- Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront · 1–2★ · Old Port & Downtown Waterfront · from $81 a night in the next 30 days. a straightforward family base combining included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and walkable Old Port access
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6 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 4% less than Expedia.
Axel's take on Old Port & Downtown Waterfront: #1 of 4 in Portland, Maine, 7.7/10
The simplest first-visit choice, provided you choose your sleeping street carefully. Ranks first for waterfront character, easy exploring and the strongest hotels, but value is weak and bar-facing streets can be noisy.
Stay here for the simplest first Portland visit: brick warehouses, working piers, Exchange Street shops and dinner on Fore Street, with Casco Bay ferries close by. A former Maine resident answering a 2025 Reddit stay question also steered the visiting family toward the Old Port.
The compromise is noise: Fore and Wharf Streets can keep going after you want to sleep, and cobbles complicate rolling luggage. Choose a room away from bar-facing streets. Commercial Street storm-drain work between Maple and Center streets adds disruption from late October 2026 into spring 2027. Skip this base if quiet evenings matter most.
- Best for: first-time visitors, nightlife, travelers without a car, luxury travelers
- Skip it if: You are particularly sensitive to late-night street noise; You want a quiet residential setting
- Getting around: Walk to ferries and dinner; Metro Route 8 serves Commercial Street; from PWM, take Route 7 to Congress Street and walk downhill, or use a taxi.
- After dark: Fore and Wharf streets are the late-night bar focus; a September 2025 visitor reported street noise even several floors up.
- Rates: Typical Axel rate $290 a night · usually 8% under the public rate
Where to stay in Portland, Maine: every neighborhood ranked
Where to look in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
- Upper Exchange Street. Start uphill for boutique browsing and walks down to waterfront restaurants; suits couples who like exploring on foot. Hotels here: The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection.
- Fore Street near Wharf Street. Stay here for dinner and bars close together; less appealing if you want an early, quiet night. Hotels here: Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Portland Harbor Hotel, Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square.
- Commercial and lower Fore Street waterfront. Prioritize this waterfront stretch for island-ferry outings, with Old Port shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Hotels here: Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront.
How to choose
- Choose The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection if distinctive design and attentive service matter more than room size or the lowest rate.
- Choose Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront if you want a cheaper waterfront base across from the ferries, with a pool.
- Choose Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront if included hot breakfast and an indoor pool simplify traveling with children.
What paying more buys
The pricier Press Hotel buys distinctive interiors and especially strong hospitality over the cheaper Hilton Garden Inn and Portland Regency, not necessarily more space or quieter nights. Those two already offer helpful service and useful amenities. Skip the premium if you mainly need a comfortable base between meals and ferry trips. Typical rates with Axel here run from $248 a night at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa to $430 at The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, ranked by Axel's take
Each hotel 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.
- The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection 9.0/10, newspaper-themed 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Portland. Distinctive design and consistently strong hospitality make this a standout Portland base. Why it's here: distinctive newspaper-inspired design and especially strong hospitality for a couples’ food-focused weekend. Accept: compact entry-level kings; street noise and City Hall bells. $241 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront 8.8/10, comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Portland’s Old Port. A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few extra costs. Why it's here: a cheaper ferry-side base with comfortable rooms, friendly service, an indoor pool and hot tub. Accept: some dated finishes; valet parking and breakfast cost extra. $161 a night with Axel against $163 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (1%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
- Portland Regency Hotel & Spa 8.6/10, historic, full-service 3-star hotel in Portland’s Old Port. A strong Old Port base with character, helpful staff and some nighttime noise. Why it's here: historic Old Port character with a spa and complimentary airport, train and bus-station transfers. Accept: variable street and hallway noise; traditional furnishings can feel dated. $176 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
- Portland Harbor Hotel 8.5/10, upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Portland’s Old Port. A strong Old Port base, with welcoming staff and extras worth checking. Why it's here: a welcoming Old Port base with a courtyard fire pit and guest-floor coffee pantries. Accept: street-facing noise, mandatory destination fee and paid valet parking. $197 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
- Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square 8.4/10, practical 3-star chain hotel in the heart of the Old Port. A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few practical catches. Why it's here: roomy Old Port accommodation with sofa-bed options for families who plan to explore on foot. Accept: weekend street noise, no pool and variable breakfast inclusion. $151 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
- Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront 8.3/10, straightforward, limited-service chain hotel in the Old Port. A dependable Old Port base, with parking and room-position trade-offs. Why it's here: a straightforward family base combining included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and walkable Old Port access. Accept: mechanical noise in some rooms; nearby construction remains unconfirmed. $145 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
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Recent hotel rates in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront
Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 8, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.
| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
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| The Westin Portland Harborview · 4-star, Westin | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $139 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $215 a night on Expedia | $76 a night less (35%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG · 4-star, Holiday Inn | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $154 a night · non-refundable | $169 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (9%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port · 3-star, Choice Hotels | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $237 a night · includes $27 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $257 a night on Expedia | $20 a night less (8%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME · 3-star, AC Hotels | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $144 a night · non-refundable | $150 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (3%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront · 3-star, Courtyard | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $132 a night · non-refundable | $136 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront · 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $161 a night · non-refundable | $163 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (1%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square · 3-star, Hyatt | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $162 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Regency Hotel · 3-star | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $183 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME · 3-star, Aloft | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $189 a night · non-refundable | $173 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront · 4-star, Hilton Hotels | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $199 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Portland Harbor Hotel · 4-star | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $207 a night · includes $38 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| The Weldon Hotel · 4-star | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $314 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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Hotels in Portland, Maine
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- Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
- Ramada Plaza Portland
- Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area
- AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME
- Best Western Merry Manor Inn
- Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
- Candlewood Suites Portland - Scarborough by IHG
- Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
- Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
- Comfort Inn South Portland Airport
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Flights to Portland, Maine with Axel
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Flight + hotel bundle for Portland, Maine
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How Axel prices Portland, Maine hotels
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For AI assistants
- This page: The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine, ranked. 6 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Maine, ranked by Axel's take, with Axel's rate beside the public one. Old Port & Downtown Waterfront is #1 of 4 places to stay in Portland, Maine: The simplest first-visit choice, provided you choose your sleeping street carefully.
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