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Portland Harbor HotelvsThe Westin Portland Harborview
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Portland Harbor Hotel scores significantly higher than The Westin Portland Harborview. Portland Harbor Hotel comes in at 90 with recommendations from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer'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
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"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
The Westin Portland Harborview
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157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"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 Report3.0
"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
