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The Francis

3.5 out of 5.0
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 1-844-700-1007
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony
398 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed
226 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Signature Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View
398 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View
452 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel, walk to Maine Medical Center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Portland (Parkside), The Francis is within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from State Theatre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Portland Museum of Art.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature 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.

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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The Francis

747 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Francis features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Portland hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Francis is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Art gallery on site
  • Elevator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1881
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Food and water bowls
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 15
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Francis offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Partially open bathroom
  • LED TV
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Braille signage
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Lever door handles

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to Do

  • Health or beauty spa 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 lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Francis Hotel Portland
  • Francis Hotel
  • Francis Portland
  • The Francis Portland
  • The Francis Hotel
  • The Francis Portland
  • The Francis Hotel Portland

We should mention

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

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