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The Francis

3.5 star property

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Interior
Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $518
$476 nightly
$518 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadlock Field
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portland

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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hadlock Field.

What's nearby

  • Deering Oaks Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • State Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hadlock Field - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 5 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Suppa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LB Mini-Mart - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Francis

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.

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. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility and a reception hall.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:00 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 and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1881
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

The Francis Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 391 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint , clean and cozy boutique hotel in walking distance to State theater.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice combination of charm and luxury across the board
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenna

Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel in Portland!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, staff really helpful. Ideal place to stay on a college trip to Bowdoin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so charming and the beds were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, the room we had was nice and spacious. Parking was very easy and convenient. Appreciated the restaurant guides/recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Victorian charm, clean, and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so accommodating and helpful. A very nice, little but friendly hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, great and friendly staff. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasantly surprised. Very clean service was excellent. The complimentary breakfast accross the street was excellent. Can't say enough good about this place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality and personalized service were incredible. Everything about our stay was perfect. We will absolutely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ciara

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

Loved the staff+room

All staff were very friendly. The room was very cozy and clean. Lots of restaurants near by, couldn't ask for a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, easy checkin and parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient right behind the hotel. Room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Love the location near excellent dining like Tandem Bakery and Chaval. Nice long walk down to the waterfront in under 1.5 miles.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and a very well kept room/hotel. Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a quaint way to start our trip! Staff was so friendly and accommodatng. We had a great room with an amazing shower. A little bit of a walk to touristy things- but very doable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous staff and accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to be in Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Tremendous Hotel in Bayside

Beautiful hotel, excellent staff and lots of amazing touches. The room had a few things we'd improve - there's only one mirror (the bathroom) and no full-length one, there are not many outlets, but would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA

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

Romantic Getaway

Everyone working was warm, helpful, and friendly! We felt spoiled on our anniversary trip! The inn was gorgeous, comfortable, and within walking distance to everything we wanted to see. Very safe and the cafe across the way was amazing! Very fresh and beautifully decorated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely small hotel - very good service and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautiful and the staff were super nice. Great shower, comfortable bed. Breakfast was a voucher for across the street, it wasn't great but passable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karubakee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true small luxury hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024