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Portland Harbor HotelvsWest End Inn
Both Portland Harbor Hotel and West End Inn are praised by travel writers. On balance, Portland Harbor Hotel ranks significantly better than West End Inn. Portland Harbor Hotel ranks #2 in Portland with approval from 8 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Portland Harbor Hotel
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Concierge
Lonely Planet
Star Service
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Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
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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
West End Inn Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
146 Pine Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "Set among the glorious homes of the Western Promenade, this 1871 house displays much of the era's Victorian grandeur... Spacious rooms are either brightly painted or papered with... Waverly prints." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Georgian-style townhouse dates from 1871 and offers six comfortable rooms... The rooms are clean and bright, and the hosts are generally quite friendly and helpful." Full review
Michelin Guide "A stately 1871-vintage red-brick Georgian house that’s now home to six handsome and unique bedrooms. The décor is classic but not clichéd, the comforts are up to date" Full review
