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Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$87
$80 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22

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939 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Hadlock Field
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Exposition Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room (King Room) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (King Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Queen Room) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Queen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Double room, private hall bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Double bed - shared bath) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (One twin bed-private hall bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (1 twin bed shared bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portland

With a stay at Inn at St John Portland In-Town, you'll be centrally located in Portland, a 7-minute walk from Maine Medical Center and 14 minutes by foot from University of Southern Maine. .This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from State Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Portland Museum of Art.
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What's nearby

  • Hadlock Field - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland Exposition Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • State Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Thompson's Point - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 14 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Amato's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Inn at St John Portland In-Town offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Portland bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn St John Portland
St John Portland
Inn At St John
At St John Portland In Town
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Portland
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Bed & breakfast
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Bed & breakfast Portland

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1135 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice, breakfast had good continental offerings, water temp and pressure were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very quaint and affordable! Has everything needed!

Very quaint, friendly, clean, comfortable and in a good location! Free wi-fi, parking and breakfast added to the great value!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna, Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, but tiny room (barely bigger than the queen bed). We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Layla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far the worst room I have ever had the misfortune of staying in and it was expensive to boot! The property is terribly run down and the room itself was beat up, unclean, in disrepair and the bed was so uncomfortable because you could feel every spring poking through your back while trying to sleep. I booked it based on the photos provided since I was looking for something a bit more quaint but what a mistake! The photos were not at all representative of my room and experience. Limited parking as well so we had to park on the street and the neighborhood was sketchy. Do not stay in this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was vintage but clean and comfortable. Staff helped us with luggage and some extras we asked for. Breakfast is very limited. After having it the first morning, we opted to go out for breakfast in subsequent days. We did not drive. There are nearby bus stops that we did use. Uber was often more practical. Everyone should be aware that there is no elevator and the steps are very steep and narrow. They will be a challenge to anyone with even minor mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philopateer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirla

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, well located for acess to city bus service. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff who upgrade room bc I was with a kid! Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Esther

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated property, room in poor condition. Stair to upper floors are extremely narrow and steep (hard to walk up or down). Breakfast was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at the Inn at St. John 4 or 5 times now and I am consistently impressed by not only the excellent vibes~ (beautiful building decorated nicely) but also how clean and safe it feels. The staff are kind and friendly and my wife and I felt so comfortable staying here as a queer couple for our wedding anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, with character
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no elevator and the stairs are very steep. I had requested a low floor due to a back injury, and was put on the top floor. Thankfully the front desk was willing to carry my bag. Shared shower was small and unpredictable temperature. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cooms where clean and well laid out, the staff was very nice, we had an early morning that at most morning would have ment missing breakfast but they set up a little earlier so we was still able to grab something on the way out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was super cute inside. Charming rooms. If you’re looking for not so ordinary. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast had great choices. The only downside was the tight parking spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dadri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly. However, the location was so bad that we were worried to park our rental car. Really to bad given that the hotel was fine. I appreciate that they had filter hot and cold water available as well as coffee and tea. Hotel has character but a ton of stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is dirty. The carpet in the hallway was dirty and
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Carolina Shores

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We went to dinner and came back around 8pm. There were folks already preparing to sleep on the street, which is where part of the hotel parking is. The building is old (which I love) but furnishings could be updated. Has a lot of potential. But breakfast was good! 24 hour cookies/coffee was nice. And Howard at the front desk prepared an ice pack for me for a little knee injury!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally adequate stay. Didn’t sleep great, and the shared bathroom ended up being a bit more of a hassle than I had anticipated — but this hotel did the trick. It was charming and the location was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very accommodating with a variety of meal options. The room and facilities were clean and comfortable. The AC was not cooling the room. Should have opened the window and enjoyed the cool Fall Air and not bothered with the AC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025