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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room
1 Twin Bed 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Portland hotel in Downtown Portland with free airport shuttle and free area shuttle

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel in Portland (Downtown Portland), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Thompson's Point and 9 minutes from Maine Mall. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Portland Head Light and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier.

Make yourself at home in one of the 239 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 miles.

Grab a bite to eat at Port of Call Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 29999 square feet (2787 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request), and a cruise ship terminal shuttle is also provided at no charge.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel

88 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel provides a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 29999 square feet (2787 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. An area shuttle within 2 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are complimentary for guests. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2020.

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's toys
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free airport transportation
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Swimming pool
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2787
  • Number of meeting rooms - 12
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 239
  • Number of floors - 11
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Conference space
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 29999
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Free train station pickup
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Garage
  • Wedding services
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge) , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, an IHG Hotel offers 239 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Video-game console
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay movies
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Champagne service
  • Recycling
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11:00 AM.

Port of Call Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Level 5 Bar & Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

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

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 1 AM

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Car not required

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6–16 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)

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

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Hotel Portland-By Bay
  • Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay
  • Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay Hotel

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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