The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

3.5-star hotel near State Theatre

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A spacious living room with a large window, a round coffee table, and two wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble backsplash, two wooden stools, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a central island, two stools, and a dining area with a sofa and a coffee table.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Kitchen

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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101

Place, Merrill Auditorium
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Cross Insurance Arena
‪5 min walk‬
Place, State Theatre
‪11 min walk‬
Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet below, and a grey sofa with cushions.

Loft, 1 Bedroom

Wonderful

City view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a view of the city through a window.

Loft, 1 Bedroom

City view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the street, and a vase of flowers on the nightstand.

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

City view
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
Free WiFi

About the area

Portland

Downtown Portland stay.With a stay at this Downtown Portland hotel, you'll be steps from N.W. Barrett Gallery and Fore Street Gallery. Casco Bay and Merrill Auditorium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

Merrill Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fore Street Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cross Insurance Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Portland Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
State Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Portland Transportation Center - 12 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bard Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪Highroller Lobster Co - ‬2 min walk
‪Cuties - ‬1 min walk
‪Novare Res Bier Cafe - ‬1 min walk
‪Union - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

3.5-star hotel near State Theatre

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers its guests concierge services, express check-in, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

19 guestrooms or units

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-in

Storage area for luggage

Concierge

Elevator

No smoking on site

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers 19 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

CA $524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Uncovered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

Designer stores

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 (36 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Free bottled water
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
Phone
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

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; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street to the airport?

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is 8.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $434, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street.

How close is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street to the beach?

This hotel is 15.4 mi (32-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach and 1.1 mi (9-min drive) from East End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offer free breakfast?

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 60 per night.

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have a pool?

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street does not have a pool.

Does The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street to downtown Portland?

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street is 0.3 mi away from Portland.

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street Reviews

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Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Mar 30, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculately clean, stunning interior, and perfect location were the first things I noticed about Docent’s Choice. Being half a Luddite the app for phone and figuring out how to turn the lights off and on involved me needing assistance. Not only did the staff help me, they didn’t even laugh at me or call me a “Boomer”. Great customer service! Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about Docent’s Choice. Everything was perfect!

May 5, 2026

Oct 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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