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Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

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A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a well-lit lobby area.
A pool table with balls, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a red armchair. There are two floor lamps, a flat-screen TV, and patterned wallpaper.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $298
$269 nightly
$298 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Windows on 2 Sides)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner (Windows on 2 Sides)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Water View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Windows on 2 Sides)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Corner (Windows on 2 Sides)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Corner (Water View, Windows on 2 Sides)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (Water View, Windows on 2 Sides)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa with a 'POW!' pillow, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with a view of the street.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, City View (Windows on 2 Sides, Corner Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory DELUXE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portland

With a stay at Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME, you'll be centrally located in Portland, within a 10-minute walk of Portland Museum of Art and Cross Insurance Arena. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from State Theatre and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from University of Southern Maine.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • State Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Becky's Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gill’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smalls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Local Toast - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME offers 157 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 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 327 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
WXYZ Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 12 for adults and USD 7 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • WXYZ Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 327 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat (18 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 12 for adults, and USD 7 to 12 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Aloft Portland ME
Aloft Portland Waterfront Me
Aloft Portland ME a Marriott Hotel
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Hotel
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Portland
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Hotel Portland

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, amazing location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! Definitely worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caseigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and gave recommendations for restaurants. Very clean property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel and the bar area was really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the bartender Chris has a great list of recommendations to check out in the area, and his service was excellent’
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a really cool room with an amazing view of the water. The staff were friendly and the hotel was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the modern rooms, and cleanliness. They were very dog friendly which I loved. The downstairs game lounge and bar was the cherry on top!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Always clean and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a very convenient location for all that downtown Portland has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caseigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff was friendly and could recommend places to eat or visit if you didn't want to get breakfast there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Aloft was great. The beds are comfy. The coffee was good. My only issue is the shower stall being placed basically out in the open as if the bathroom designer forgot to add walls. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Staff and facility excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location by the water. Extremely walkable and very clean/up to date facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room VERY comfortable beds & pillows! Walking distance to local shops, bars and eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Staff and facility excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere was great, staff was friendly and bar was fun. Only down for us was how noisy it was in the room - could hear everything outside the building and all around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, exactly what we needed for a night out. The staff was very polite and welcoming. The bar was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and friendly check in. Took my corgi Cosmo and he was over the moon to greet the staff. Hotel Parking was full when I arrived but they gave me a few other options and one was MUCH cheaper.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time at the property. Love the location and staff. Havnt had any issues, and my son loves the gaming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are fabulous! The staff were great and the vibes were on point! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025