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Portland Harbor HotelvsBlind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, Portland Harbor Hotel scores slightly better than The Danforth. Portland Harbor Hotel scores 90 with praise from 8 reviews such as Rough Guide, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Portland Harbor Hotel
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468 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Making luxury its primary focus, the Harbor Hotel has become a favorite with business travelers seeking meetings on a more intimate scale and vacationing guests who want high-quality service."
Concierge "Despite the ample number of rooms it still has a feeling of creative intimacy: chocolate lobsters on the pillows at turndown, and a concierge who takes to special requests with gusto."
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Ask for a garden view, which overlooks a lovely central courtyard.
Lonely Planet "Portland's finest hotel radiates period appeal from the coiffed lobby to the classically fitted rooms with sunny gold walls and pert blue toile bedspreads." Full review
Star Service "Westin's only serious competition, and the better of the two for individuals, this is a glove fit for fans of regional flavor and those that don't need to cash in loyalty rewards points." Full review
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You can also request one of the vast suites with two-person whirlpool tubs.
Rough Guide "Pretty rooms with particularly nice bathrooms, in a great location near the waterfront; many units overlook the English garden."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located in the middle of Portland, Maine’s downtown Old Port District, Portland Harbor Hotel is a luxury property that blends classic style with modern amenities." Full review
Jetsetter "Weekender favorite in Portland’s historic district, with a popular seafood restaurant and old-fashioned service." Full review
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"The Portland Harbor Hotel's unbeatable location and attentive staff received major kudos from recent guests." Full review
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Reviews for the accommodations were a bit more mixed: Some said their digs were clean and comfortable, while others lamented their small size and recommended booking a room that doesn't overlook the street to avoid disruptive neighborhood noise.
Condé Nast Traveler "A decidedly more modern personality with nautical vibes...it's one of the better high-end hotels in the Old Port and its character shines through in a way it doesn't always at bigger chains." Full review
Frommer's "The interior courtyard throws off European ambience; large rooms are furnished with queen- and king-size beds and spacious work desks. Even the standard rooms are outfitted with armoires" Full review
Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street Fodor's Lonely Planet Star Service Jetsetter Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Frommer's
163 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's "This stylish inn was one of Portland's grandest Federal-style dwellings... A short walk from downtown... the inn has a mod, seaside feel. Guest rooms have original working fireplaces." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Inside an elegant, ivy-covered brick building, the Danforth has seven cozy guestrooms, most of which have queen-sized beds, fireplaces and period furnishings. This is excellent value." Full review
Star Service "This historic mansion turned B&B provides its guests with a plush contemporary outpost that works well alongside its slightly less expensive neighbors." Full review
Jetsetter "Boutique inn in Portland’s tony West End with a stunning rooftop and swank spa." Full review
Frommer's "Breakfast is served in a sunshiney dining room, and guests share common spaces such as an indoor herb garden, an old-school conservatory, and well-kept private gardens out back. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A short walk to Portland's Arts District and the Old Port Exchange, this stylish inn is cozy and intimate, and known for how personally it caters to guests." Full review
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It's also where you'll stop for the complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks available at all hours—be sure to snag one of their sugar cookies!
Condé Nast Traveler "Each room is different, complete with a theme that comes from a local “host” who has added their own touches to the personalized welcome letters...Blind Tiger is one of the coolest stays in town.
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Choose the luxurious Bon Viveur suite (which also has a private roof deck).
Condé Nast Traveler "Given the level of attention to detail and the comfort of the rooms—in addition to the proximity to the Old Port—Blind Tiger is one of the coolest stays in town.
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Frommer's "Balancing the elegant Federal architecture with splashier contemporary art and furnishings that wouldn’t look out of place at a modern art museum. The rooms are a nice blend of stylish and classic." Full review
Frommer's "Nicely balancing the elegant Federal architecture with splashier contemporary art and furnishings...the rooms are a nice blend of stylish and classic, with vintage leather armchairs " Full review
