How Axel worksAxel $108 a night vs $160 on Booking.com at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $52 a night less (33%). Seen Oct 7.
4-star hotel · DoubleTree · 363 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby
Hotels in Portland, MaineAn older full-service 4-star near the airport and Maine Mall
7.3/10
Useful airport convenience and friendly staff, but the rooms need more consistent care.
This older full-service 4-star in South Portland is a practical airport base rather than a polished city hotel. Free overnight parking, a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, and the Maine Mall across the road make short stays straightforward. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff and clean rooms; the indoor pool, gym, and restaurant add useful comforts. We'd consider it for an early flight or a work trip with a car.
The trade-off is uneven upkeep. Tripadvisor regulars describe dated rooms and missed housekeeping details, while Expedia reviews also mention worn bathroom fittings. Many guests have comfortable stays, but the finish and consistency fall short of stronger four-star expectations. Breakfast usually costs extra, and downtown Portland is roughly a 15-minute drive away. We'd skip it for a special occasion or an Old Port visit centered on walking.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$108 a night with Axel against $160 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $52 a night less (33%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$52/night less than Booking.com (33%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$98 a night with Axel against $111 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (11%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$13/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$75 a night with Axel against $80 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (6%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$5/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$85 a night with Axel against $107 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $22 a night less (21%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$22/night less than Expedia (21%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$98 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $97 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$308 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 16 to Oct 18, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$252 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 16 to Oct 19, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$168 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$88 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$192 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 2 to Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $108 a night vs $160 on Booking.com at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $52 a night less (33%). Seen Oct 7.
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Useful airport convenience and friendly staff, but the rooms need more consistent care. An older full-service 4-star near the airport and Maine Mall, scored for what it is.
This older full-service 4-star in South Portland is a practical airport base rather than a polished city hotel. Free overnight parking, a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, and the Maine Mall across the road make short stays straightforward. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff and clean rooms; the indoor pool, gym, and restaurant add useful comforts. We'd consider it for an early flight or a work trip with a car.
The trade-off is uneven upkeep. Tripadvisor regulars describe dated rooms and missed housekeeping details, while Expedia reviews also mention worn bathroom fittings. Many guests have comfortable stays, but the finish and consistency fall short of stronger four-star expectations. Breakfast usually costs extra, and downtown Portland is roughly a 15-minute drive away. We'd skip it for a special occasion or an Old Port visit centered on walking.
Best for: early-flight travelers; business travelers with a car; short shopping stays
Watch out for: dated rooms and bathroom fittings; uneven housekeeping details; not a walkable downtown base
Location: Across from Maine Mall, two miles from the airport; downtown requires a drive.
Rooms: Often comfortable, but recurring reports describe dated interiors and worn bathroom fittings.
Cleanliness: Many recent guests praise clean rooms; others report missed cleaning and replenishment.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength, though individual experiences vary.
Amenities: Indoor heated pool, gym, restaurant, free WiFi, and complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle.
Fees and surprises: Standard parking is free; breakfast, pets, and extended airport parking carry additional charges.
Axel's opinion of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, 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 dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $108 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $160 a night on Booking.com | $52 a night less (33%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $98 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $111 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $75 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $80 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $85 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $107 a night on Expedia | $22 a night less (21%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $98 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $97 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 16 to Oct 18, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $308 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 16 to Oct 19, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $252 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $168 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults | $88 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 2 to Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $192 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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