Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property
Victorian B&B near Maine Medical Center

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Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds
Lobby
Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed)
Food and drink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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939 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Thompson's Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room (One twin bed-private hall bath)

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

Room (1 twin bed shared bath)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room (King Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Queen Room)

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

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

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

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

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

Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

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

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

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

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About the area

Portland

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Valley Street B&B, you'll find Maine Medical Center and University of Southern Maine. State Theatre and Portland Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thompson's Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bissell Brothers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Uncharted Tea - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Keg and Kraken - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Victorian B&B near Maine Medical Center
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Inn at St John Portland In-Town also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Portland bed & breakfast.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1897
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Inn at St John Portland In-Town.
  • 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. 635 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1044 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison, COLUMBIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this quaint hotel. It was a bit off the beaten path, but still accessible to downtown. The staff was very friendly and accommodating; the grab and go breakfast was good, they had on-premises parking for no extra charge, AND there was coffee and fresh cookies available 24-7. All in all, a great stay and a great deal for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Florindo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not what I was expecting...did not realize had a shared bathroom...moved elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xiaozhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRIZIA, MEDFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This charming hotel has so many quirky stairs and corridors. The rooms are always spotless and the staff is super helpful. We stay here every time we are in Portland.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Nice Place, be in shape to climb stairs...

The hotel was nice...a little eclectic, but nice. The room was nice clean and the bed was comfortable. Being in town next to the hospital was a little loud for traffic but bearable. The thing that hurt was there is No Elevator, and the staircases are all very steep. We got winded going to our 3rd floor room, but once in the room it was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

As expected…nice, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely Inn and such a friendly staff. They were so helpful. We are seniors and didn't realize we had booked a room on the third floor. There is no elevator and the house keeper carried my wife's bag downstairs to the lobby for us. This meant so much as my wife has trouble with stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people in a very charming hotel, european style, with real keys. Room 108 is on the street, ask for a quieter room if it's possible. The breakfast place is very small but you can bring your plate in your room. Limited menu, no egg no bacon but bagels, muffins, cereals and fresh fruits. Enjoy !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a last minute stay from an Expedia booking, this was amazing. I love the building and the j side was cozy vintage style decorations. Staff were very friendly. Bed was ok, nothing to write home about. Breakfast was a basic continental with coffee, breads, fruit and yogurt. The bathrooms are not in the rooms, which I was ok with. If you want your own private bathroom make sure to find a room with that included. The other restrooms are single occupancy but shared with the other rooms on the floor. Overall I was super happy and will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely. Comfortable. Chock full of charm. My room with a jetted tub was perfect for a quick, but relaxing one stop night. Facilities are clean and cheerful. Super cute breakfast and coffee bar. Microwave and fridge in the room very convenient. Would have liked to have stayed more than one night. But, one in Portland, this is where I will stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Inn, rooms were beautiful. Everything you could need for a stay. Very quiet guests. Would definitely return and recommend it to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

RoSally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Charming!

The hotel and our room were cute & quaint. They took the time to put special Easter decorations up. It was adorable. Staff was great and so helpful. just wish we would have been a little closer to the Arts District and Old Port. You can walk but it’s a bit of a hike. If you have a car, you’re good. Free hotel parking too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old hotel nicely updated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, could be stairs to your room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie, Janesville

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us, Big, comfortable room and great help staff. If you do have issues with stairs best to request a first floor room. Stairs are a bit steep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was like concrete and no elevator for the third floor dated but clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at the Inn on St John many times. I have a long commute from home to Portland. I stay when the weather is bad and the travel is dangerous. I like to stay at the inn because the it very affordable, comfortable and very easy to check in, find food nearby and relax in my room. I’ve stayed in many of the rooms large and small and I’ve never had a bad night. Staff are super friendly. The parking is easy. It s also a nostalgic place as I grew up in Portland and My dad was friends with the Lekousi family who owned the Inn. There was a Greek bakery next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small. I opted for a private bathroom. The staff was friendly. I was hoping for a hot breakfast but the bagels, oatmeal, cereal, and yogurt was adequate. Limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to say, knowing the Portland area, I was pleasantly surprised how unique this Inn was. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025