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Inn by the SeavsPortland Regency Hotel & Spa
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa and Inn By the Sea are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Portland Regency Hotel & Spa ranks significantly better than Inn By the Sea. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 5 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Inn by the Sea
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
From $173/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Located 7 scenic miles south of Portland's lively Old Port and Arts Districts, this impeccably maintained seaside retreat is a low-key, contemporary, all-suite resort." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Sea-side property located on the edge of Maine’s Crescent Beach State Park, Inn by the Sea is a luxurious getaway for eco-minded travelers, dog owners and anyone who enjoys simple, sustainable beauty." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A skip away from Portland lies the Inn by the Sea, a gorgeous beachfront resort with a full-service spa"
Maine Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "Suites and dining areas emphasize Maine-themed art and foods, while summery gardens and ocean views tantalize through the windows. An expansive, lovely spa, a heated outdoor pool" Full review
Travel + Leisure "You will find plenty of tranquility here on the rocks, and also at accommodations like Inn by the Sea, one of Maine's best luxury hotels with relaxing in-room amenities like cozy fireplaces and soaking tubs"
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June 20, 2023
Travel + Leisure "With amenities like a full-service spa, yoga, kids’ art classes, ice cream socials, and a nightly s'mores bar...traditional rooms have spacious walk-in showers and most have ocean views. "
10 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Maine
May 26, 2023
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Oyster Star Service
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's Frommer's
20 Milk Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
OysterUpper-middle-range
"There are a few stand-out features, including the central location, spa and fitness center, and the popular Armory Lounge." Full review
Star Service "This classic, traditional boutique offering is housed in a century-old armory that offers more atmosphere and a better location than the nearby Holiday Inn." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated in the heart of the Old Port, this conversion of the city's former Armory is Portland's premiere full-service hotel."
Lonely Planet "With an excellent location in the heart of the Old Port, this first-rate hotel is set in the city’s former armory." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "While the Portland Regency is a perfect base for exploring the city, some of what you will want to experience most is right in the hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Located in the Old Port and housed in a 19th century armory, the Regency is well-known in Portland...boasts many unique, historic architectural features, with lots dark wood and warm-toned colors. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Situated in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland, Maine, the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa occupies a late 19th century armory and is surrounded by cobblestone streets." Full review
Fodor's "Not part of a chain despite the "Regency" name, this brick building in the center of the Old Port served as Portland's armory in the late 19th century." Full review
Frommer's "One of the most architecturally interesting hotels in southern Maine...the hotel is thoroughly modern inside and offers attractive rooms, appointed and furnished with all the expected amenities. " Full review
