Pomegranate InnvsThe Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both Pomegranate Inn and The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection scores marginally higher than Pomegranate Inn. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
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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