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Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Ballroom
Restaurant
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a built-in fire feature.
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $249
$225 nightly
$249 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

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88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a framed artwork, and a chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the water.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city through a large window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the water.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(166 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

A hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of a body of water.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a patterned carpet.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portland

With a stay at Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG in Portland (Downtown Portland), you'll be steps from Portland Museum of Art and 4 minutes by foot from Cross Insurance Arena. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from State Theatre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Maine Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Southern Maine - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nosh Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Escobarr - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gill’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Local Toast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marcy's Diner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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.
Enjoy a meal at Local Toast, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
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.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Local Toast - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.
Local Toast - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Local Toast
  • Local Toast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (29,999 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

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

Property is also known as

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

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 996 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1613 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sangki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christa

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Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Pool was nice! Location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

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Good overall value for location, price, amenities, and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anastacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds! Clean and great breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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The bar has an exceptional array of drinks, and the staff is fantastic. This is my favorite hotel in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

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Breakfast was worth it and very delicious and fresh, staff was friendly for breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very close to Congress Street and walkable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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Fantastic property. Great location, clean rooms, wonderful amenities and friendly staff. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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Clean room, comfy bed, nice breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was particularly good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Room was clean. Location very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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The staff really made the experience. Very friendly and extraordinarily helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Fresh menu great omelette excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice-- people, facilities, location, room, cleanliness-- very good!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location when attending a show at Cross Arena.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JUAN

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I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn by the bay in Portland Maine. It was an excellent experience and not terribly expensive for booking. I loved how the staff was able to upgrade my room just from checking in alone. Recommend anyone passing by to at least stay here just for the heck of it if you got time and money to spare.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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Room was beautiful, staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spotless room and the bar & restaurant were ideal for a tasty bite and a relaxing beverage before retiring for the night. The bed was really comfortable and parking was on-site and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great trip 100/10! Staff was friendly, amenities were great, and room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026