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Inn at St. JohnvsThe Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection is preferred by most reviewers compared to Inn at St. John. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection is ranked #1 in Portland with endorsements from 5 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Inn at St. John
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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
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
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