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Portland Harbor HotelvsFireside Inn & Suites Portland
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Portland Harbor Hotel ranks significantly higher than Fireside Inn & Suites Portland. Portland Harbor Hotel scores 90 with approval from 8 publications such as Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
Portland Harbor Hotel
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Concierge
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
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468 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Making luxury its primary focus, the Harbor Hotel has become a favorite with business travelers seeking meetings on a more intimate scale and vacationing guests who want high-quality service."
Concierge "Despite the ample number of rooms it still has a feeling of creative intimacy: chocolate lobsters on the pillows at turndown, and a concierge who takes to special requests with gusto."
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Ask for a garden view, which overlooks a lovely central courtyard.
Lonely Planet "Portland's finest hotel radiates period appeal from the coiffed lobby to the classically fitted rooms with sunny gold walls and pert blue toile bedspreads." Full review
Star Service "Westin's only serious competition, and the better of the two for individuals, this is a glove fit for fans of regional flavor and those that don't need to cash in loyalty rewards points." Full review
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You can also request one of the vast suites with two-person whirlpool tubs.
Rough Guide "Pretty rooms with particularly nice bathrooms, in a great location near the waterfront; many units overlook the English garden."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located in the middle of Portland, Maine’s downtown Old Port District, Portland Harbor Hotel is a luxury property that blends classic style with modern amenities." Full review
Jetsetter "Weekender favorite in Portland’s historic district, with a popular seafood restaurant and old-fashioned service." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Portland Harbor Hotel's unbeatable location and attentive staff received major kudos from recent guests." Full review
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Reviews for the accommodations were a bit more mixed: Some said their digs were clean and comfortable, while others lamented their small size and recommended booking a room that doesn't overlook the street to avoid disruptive neighborhood noise.
Condé Nast Traveler "A decidedly more modern personality with nautical vibes...it's one of the better high-end hotels in the Old Port and its character shines through in a way it doesn't always at bigger chains." Full review
Frommer's "The interior courtyard throws off European ambience; large rooms are furnished with queen- and king-size beds and spacious work desks. Even the standard rooms are outfitted with armoires" Full review
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Oyster U.S. News & World Report
81 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterMid-Range
"The 196-room Fireside Inn & Suites Portland offers a wide range of basic room types, catering equally to budget-minded families and business travelers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "Pet-friendly, located about 6 miles from Portland’s historic Old Port and 4 miles from The Maine Mall...guests said the amenities, such as the free breakfast, were a good value for the price." Full review
