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AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

Property class: 3.5

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A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a contemporary light fixture.
A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall panel.
A black SUV parked in front of AC Hotel Portland, a modern building with a brick facade and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a bench. There is a window with a view of the water.
A modern reception area with a central desk, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $122
$110 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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158 Fore St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate desk, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, black chairs, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View, Corner (Corner)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate desk, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View, Corner (Corner)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 899 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portland

With a stay at AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME, you'll be centrally located in Portland, a 5-minute walk from Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and a 2-minute drive from Victoria Mansion. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Portland Museum of Art and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Hadlock Field.

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porthole - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Portland Food Co-op - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Twelve - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME offers 178 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 2696 square feet (250 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a cruise ship terminal shuttle is also provided at no charge.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
AC Lounge - This tapas bar serves lunch and light fare. Open select days.
AC Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 1.5 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,696 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with satellite premium channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 100 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, large and the AC worked amazing. It’s in a great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Had a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is a perfect spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good room. decent view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, hotel location is perfect, hotel lobby and bar are fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean! Walking distance to everything in Old Port area. Shuttle service to and from airport was wonderful! Great Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern facility, well decorated with appropriate amenities. Close to everything downtown, especially several excellent breweries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located at the water front, near many restaurants. The staff gets highest accolades and the shuttle service is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location in the center of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best part of the experience is the 24/7 car service and the location of the hotel. Every staff member made us feel right at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a solid mid. Except there is road construction and wet pavement everywhere and you have to walk half a mile to the top floor of the parking garage. Get ready walk, people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Local shuttle was a great option, especially on a rainy night. Breakfast was very good with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice stay - bathroom could have been a little cleaner especially in shower but overall good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great everything. Parking was offsite but ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was worth the price, great job guys and lady's
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Would stay again. Only issue was the cleaning staff/housekeeping was a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026