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Portland Harbor HotelvsHilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Portland Harbor Hotel scores significantly higher than Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront. Portland Harbor Hotel scores 90 with recommendations from 8 reviews including Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
Portland Harbor Hotel
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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
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront Lonely Planet Star Service Rough Guide Frommer's
65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "The service is friendly and professional, the rooms are trim and comfortable, and the amenities are abundant. It's also in a great location." Full review
Star Service "One of the best of the entry-level chain links here, this familiar Hilton offshoot sits in the fast growing Old Port District and faces the cruise ship and ferry docks." Full review
Rough Guide "Fitness centre, saltwater pool and wireless internet, all in a snappy location that overlooks the harbour. A bit overpriced, but a good spot."
Frommer's "All rooms have either a city view or a harbor view and have a generous amount of space. It is ideally located in the heart of the Old Port...there is also a free airport shuttle available for guests." Full review
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This property has a swimming pool but it is worth noting that it is a lap pool attached to the fitness center and is not a children's recreational pool.
