Inn at St. JohnvsPomegranate Inn
Both Inn at St. John and Pomegranate Inn are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Pomegranate Inn scores significantly higher than Inn at St. John. Pomegranate Inn ranks #3 in Portland with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Inn at St. John
939 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Rough Guide
"Located just outside of downtown in a slightly dodgy area, this elegant but somewhat creaky Victorian mainstay offers reasonably priced, comfortable rooms, some with shared baths."
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1897 to accommodate rail passengers, this venerable inn stands just minutes from Portland's Old Port, Waterfront, and Arts districts."
Frommer's
"This colorful, cozy inn is a fine budget alternative to Portland's pricier picks." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This decent-value, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has a homely, friendly feel, with old-fashioned pigeonhole mailboxes behind the lobby desk and sweetly floral rooms" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This decent-value, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has a homely, friendly feel, with old-fashioned pigeonhole mailboxes behind the lobby desk and sweetly floral rooms" Full review
Pomegranate Inn
49 Neal Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $159/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
Fodor's
"The classic facade of this handsome 1884 Italianate in the architecturally rich Western Promenade area gives no hint of the splashy, modern surprises within." Full review
Concierge
"Vibrant pieces of eclectic contemporary art acquired by owner and designer Isabel Smiles contrast with stately antiques that make staying here feel like a night at the museum."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Few innkeepers can mix modern art with antiques as skillfully as Isabel Smiles has done here." Full review
Star Service
"Set among staid West End mansions, near Western Promenade, 6 miles from the Portland airport, this surprising find is an artistic endeavor that blends an art-school aesthetic with a sophisticated hand." Full review
Jetsetter
"Cozy Italianate mansion with an eclectic art collection and expertly curated breakfasts in Portland’s West End." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Pomegranate Inn has a collection of contemporary art in a vivid array of colors. Each piece of furniture in the lobby and guest lounge is different, adding to the unique feel of the space." Full review
Frommer's
"Located inside a 19th-century Italianate home in Portland's lovely West End, this is among the city’s best B&Bs" Full review