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Fireside Inn & Suites PortlandvsThe Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection scores significantly better than Fireside Inn & Suites Portland. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection is ranked #1 in Portland with praise from 5 reviewers including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
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
The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
119 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Housed in a former newspaper building, this boutique hotel is part of the Marriott group—though you'd never guess it." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Sometimes a hotel is more than just a place to stay." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The press theme shines in unique details – a wall of vintage typewriters, old headlines on hallway wallpapers. Rooms are sexy, in smart navy tones, and local art adorns walls." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Press — housed in the historic bones of a newspaper printing press — takes its stylish design cues from the editors and reporters that once roamed its halls." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Arguably the best place to kick back and read a newspaper, this boutique hotel draws design inspiration from the newsroom that used to occupy the property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you have a thing for old typewriters or simply want to visit a building that celebrates art in all forms, stop into The Press Hotel for a beverage and board game"
Travel + Leisure "110 rooms is uniquely decorated with pieces from local artists...centrally located within easy visiting distance of many of the city's most beloved institutions, The Press Hotel is a perfect choice"
Maine Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "Rooms are clean and contemporary, done up in muted blues and grays, with vintage furniture, local art...the on-site restaurant, Union, gets plenty of accolades." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Outfitted with (lots of) typewriters and tables covered with old headlines...the handsome rooms and suites, complete with marble-tiled bathrooms, local artwork, and writing desks are also a highlight"
10 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Maine
May 26, 2023
