The Westin Portland HarborviewvsInn at St. John
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin Portland Harborview scores slightly better than Inn at St. John. The Westin Portland Harborview scores 82 with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Star Service, Oyster and Frommer's.
The Westin Portland Harborview
157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Today, the modern hotel offers 289 rooms that are clean and nicely decorated with 1920s-style windows -- one of the few remaining period touches." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel's swagger isn't just idle crowing; demanding leisure and commercial travelers in search of a restful sleep and a few home field advantages will find them here. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Westin is sleek and modern, with a unique top-floor bar with great views of the water." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Recent guests loved the accommodating staff and the Westin Portland Harborview's location, but also noted that, despite the name, many of the rooms do not have actual harbor views. " Full review
Frommer's
"Centrally located, this hotel offers access to the best the city has to offer, both for business travelers and tourists alike." Full review
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