Blind Tiger Portland ??? Carleton StreetvsThe Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Inn On Carleton and The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection ranks significantly better than Inn On Carleton. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection ranks #1 in Portland with accolades from 5 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Blind Tiger Portland ??? Carleton Street
46 Carleton Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"This 1869 Victorian has a curved mahogany staircase to the third floor, a bay window overlooking the street from the front parlor, and gleaming pumpkin pine floors." Full review
Star Service
"The inn is a tiny treasure overseen by attentive owners." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the best-known B&Bs in a city full of them...the hotel has six guest rooms, all accessed by a winding stairway. The English garden is a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This inn has six grandiose rooms, all with high ceilings and large windows... The English garden in back is a particularly peaceful setting in which to unwind." Full review
The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
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 Planet
Top 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
1.0
"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"
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