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The Docent's Collection

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Wadsworth-Longfellow House

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City Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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121 Middle St., Portland, ME, 04101
  • Popular LocationCasco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal4 min walk
  • Popular LocationState Theatre13 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Mansion14 min walk
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)16 min drive

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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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City Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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City Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10/10 Exceptional
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  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Dining room

City Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Signature Loft

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Signature Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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City Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

City Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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City Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen

City Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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City Studio, 1 Queen Bed

City Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Portland

Downtown Portland stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Portland hotel, you'll find Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland Museum of Art. Portland Observatory and State Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk
  • Portland Museum of Art - 13 min walk
  • State Theatre - 13 min walk
  • Victoria Mansion - 14 min walk
  • University of Southern Maine - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Highroller Lobster Co. - 4 min walk
  • Eventide Oyster Co - 2 min walk
  • Standard Baking Co. - 5 min walk
  • Duckfat - 3 min walk
  • Bard Coffee - 3 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Wadsworth-Longfellow House
As a guest of The Docent's Collection, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1867
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
The Docent's Collection offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 52-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking for USD 45 per night; reservations required

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 52-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's FLEXIPASS mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 45 per night (500 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

121 MIDDLE an urban inn
The Docents Collections
The Docent's Collection Hotel
The Docent's Collection Portland
The Docent's Collection Hotel Portland

The Docent's Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Snuggly Stay
We had a very nice stay. The ease of the parking and the security was reassuring. I loved snuggling up on the couch when the weather wasn't at its best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It did feel like a home away from home.
It was awesome! Amazing bed and blackout blinds — I slept like s baby. Located right in the heart of the Old Port, I walked everywhere once I parked. Parking was right beside the building and very safe right next to the Police parking lot. Building was clean and quaint. It had a lot of historical character, but the studio was modern, clean, and efficient. I was nervous because I am used to staying in hotels with staff, but Grace and team were reassuring — keyless key and all went seamlessly. Also, 121 Middle Street is only a 5 minute drive from Wholefoods and F45, Orange Theory, and Cycle gyms, so I got healthy groceries and an awesome workout too. I wanted to move in and will definitely stay there again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Very clean. Beautiful room and in the heart of downtown. Really enjoyed our overnight stay on a Tuesday. 10 minute Uber to airport as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy campers!
Our unit was exceptionally quiet. It was very nicely furnished. The bathroom was especially nice with an excellent shower. The location was very good and was only a short walk to many fine restaurants and shops. We paid for the private parking which was well worth the extra money. The assigned “docent” was very helpful and responsive. I can recommend the Docent’s Collection without reservation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern apartment in a nice location. Took care of a special request prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Adam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointing
The checkin process is needlessly laborious, requiring you to download an app. However, my largest complaint was with the tiny bed and extremely loud water noise. I am usually a really deep sleeper, but I have never encountered a room that became so loud any time someone in the property used water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! It’s a little too pricey for a long stay, but comparable to other hotels in the area. The room was very nice and was more of an apartment than a room. Very well laid out, comfortable and clean! The person who met us was very nice and helpful. The room was a bit dry and windows cannot be opened. I’m sure for temp control this is the case, but I would recommend bringing a humidifier or a bunch of water! Overall it was a great experience and we loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023