The Francis Hotel, Portland ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04102

The Francis Hotel is a locally owned boutique hotel in Portland offering 15 uniquely designed rooms in a restored Victorian mansion. Guests can enjoy complimentary parking, a welcome drink upon arrival, and an on-site spa. This 5-star hotel boasts a 9.0/10 rating on Booking.com.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Francis Hotel include modern amenities like a wall-mounted HDTV, luxurious linens, and complimentary WiFi. The Garden King and Garden Queen rooms feature views of a neighboring garden, while some suites come with private terraces providing sunset views.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include Wayside Tavern located next door, offering dishes influenced by French and Italian cuisine featuring local seafood and meats. A breakfast voucher is provided daily for local cafés.

Leisure & Services

The Francis Hotel provides an on-site spa with a range of customizable massage therapies. Guests can also easily explore the vibrant food scene and craft breweries within walking distance, alongside obtaining bike rentals from nearby Gorham Bike & Ski.

Location & Transportation

This Portland hotel is a short distance from prominent landmarks such as the Portland Museum of Art and Old Port. Portland International Jetport is 6 miles away, while local bus services allow easy travel around the city.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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King Room Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

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Standard King Room Deck

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Portland 1.5 km

Airports

Portland International Jetport (PWM) 5.6 km

Augusta State (AUG) 89.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Really good Care!

“The hotel staff were incredibly accommodating, going above and beyond to process our reimbursement after we had to cut our trip short due to illness.” view full review

Ultra-Comfortable Beds!

“The beds were heavenly; I had one of the best night's sleeps I've ever had on vacation.” view full review

Spacious Comfort!

“Our room was generously sized, providing plenty of space to move around comfortably and relax.” view full review

Accessible Comfort!

“The handicapped room was exceptionally well-designed, making it easy to navigate and enjoy a comfortable stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04102

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747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04102

City landmarks

Museum

Portland Museum of Art

760 m

Museum

Victoria Mansion

1.0 km

Museum

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

960 m

Museum

Wadsworth-Longfellow House

1.1 km

Baseball Stadium

Hadlock Field

880 m

Museum

Portland Observatory

2.2 km

1 Civic Center Sq

Cumberland County Civic Center

940 m

Museum

Portland Fire Museum

730 m

Museum

Museum of African Culture

900 m

Park

Deering Oaks Park

1.8 km

Portland

Commercial Street

1.9 km

Gorhams Corner

John Ford

1.3 km

Commercial St

Old Port

2.0 km

West End

640 m

Public Building

Portland City Hall

1.2 km

Library

Portland Public Library

1.0 km

Portland

Western Promenade

990 m

Baseball Stadium

Portland Sea Dogs

670 m

Gallery

Space

950 m

Mall

Renys Department Store

760 m

93 High St

Greater Portland Landmarks

760 m

crossroads of Congress Street and High Street

Congress Square Park

760 m

Church

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

1.6 km

Square

Monument Square

1.2 km

Museum

International Cryptozoology Museum

2.9 km

Nearby

Congress Street

Arts District

470 m

Museum

Neal Dow House

260 m

693 Congress Street

Gorham Bike & Ski

350 m

Gallery

She-Bear Gallery

510 m

Church

State Street Church

530 m

Restaurants

Roma Cafe

140 m

767 Congress St

Bramhall

130 m

769 Congress St

Tandem Coffee and Bakery

100 m

742 Congress Street

Rossobianco

210 m

3 Deering Ave Bramhall Square

Hot Suppa

280 m

703 Congress St

Pai Men Miyake

410 m

188 State Street -200

King of The Roll

410 m

675 Congress St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Convenient location

Dining options

Room lighting

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.3

Ian

United States, May 2024

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The room, while spacious and well-appointed, felt a bit dark and austere. The service was excellent, with the staff being extremely helpful and friendly. The location was convenient for exploring downtown but lacked some appeal. The dining options were limited, but there were alternatives nearby. The facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was good-sized with a very comfortable bed and a very nice bathroom.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout my stay.

Location

6.0

The location, while not as convenient to downtown as I would have liked, was still decent for exploring the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were a bit limited at the hotel, but there were other choices nearby.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided were sufficient for my needs during the stay.

John

United States, February 2024

8.4/10

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and away from the restaurant, but a bit dark due to the small north-facing window. The service was excellent, with super comfy beds and a very welcoming staff. The location was great, close to main streets and within walking distance to various attractions. The dining experience was good, especially the authentic Italian pizza available. Overall, a pleasant stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and away from the restaurant, but a bit dark and austere.

Service

9.0

The staff was helpful, welcoming, and very accommodating, making the stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The location was great, very close to main streets and within walking distance to many sightseeings.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, with authentic Italian pizza available.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered good facilities that enhanced the overall experience.

Friendly staff

Dining options

George

United States, February 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers beautiful light-filled rooms with comfortable beds and tastefully minimal design. Although the rooms are clean and tidy, they can feel a bit dark and austere due to the small north-facing window overlooking a overshadowed garden. The service is top-notch with super friendly and helpful staff providing great tips on local attractions. The location is excellent, within walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. The dining options are convenient, with a bakery nearby, but can be affected by noise from outside. Overall, a modern and clean hotel with some room for improvement in room brightness and dining noise levels.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are really clean and have a modern design, with a fireplace and newspapers available.

Service

9.0

The service here is super friendly and helpful, with staff even moving their own vehicle to accommodate parking needs.

Location

9.0

The location is great, very close to one of the main streets in Portland and within walking distance to restaurants, entertainment, and the waterfront.

Dining

7.0

Dining options are convenient, with a bakery across the road, but noise from outside can be a factor.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel features modern facilities to enhance your stay.