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The Francis

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Maine Medical Center

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Coffee service

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portland

Parkside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Parkside hotel, you'll find Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park. State Theatre and Portland Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Deering Oaks Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hadlock Field - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hot Suppa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Francis

3.5-star hotel near Maine Medical Center
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Francis also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1881
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 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, 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Francis Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 382 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Maurits

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Somerville

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Love Portland

Staff couldn’t be better. Friendly and informative. Garden level room nicely appointed but noise from room above and refrigerator and a little dark. Very much worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay until we find out that the bedding has stains. It looks like the sheets were not properly washed since the stains was at multiple sheets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely gorgeous, 144 year old mansion turned into a hotel and locally owned. The staff was wonderful. We were greeted by Magdalena who went above and beyond. And our room was so big and comfy. My only small issues were the bed wasn't very comfortable, I'm pregnant and it's very hard. Killed my hips. And the temp control; there are two controls but one the Nest doesn't work at all, and the other works when it wants to. We like to sleep in the cold, so not a big issue.
Bedroom
Dining area, kitchenette, door to bathroom
Balcony view
Front
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Seungmyung

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated property, great service, the stuff of Victorian novels! Very clean, very comfortable, and quite beautiful. It made us want to sit around and drink whiskey and write flowery prose. We arrived late, at 7:15, and Tito from the front desk took our large bags and ran them up the stairs as if they were nothing. "I went to the gym today," he said. Although the house was built in the late 1800s, it had all the amenities of the 21st century - WIFI, Nest thermometer, and a good shower. Oh, and at one point, the house was a funeral home. What could be cooler than that?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Hidden Gem in Portland

The Francis was such a lovely stay! We were able to get an early check in before rain settled in. We were immediately met by such a lovely hostess and greeted with hospitality. The room was lovely and very reasonably priced. Additionally, we stopped by the cocktail bar in the Longfellow Hotel (sister property) across the street for great drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting space, super comfy bed, small bathroom, no great amenities for the price. Staff were friendly but not very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Lovely property with great service in Portland

What a lovely property! Even before I arrived, communication was clear about parking and check in (via text). Staff was pleasant and informative at the very speedy check-in. Parking was convenient right behind the hotel. Everything was bright and clean, comfortable and stylish in the lobby/sitting area. My room was on the garden level so a little dark, but I had a window to a courtyard, and it was spacious and spotless. Well appointed with mini bar and snacks, and a very comfy bed. Bathroom was ADA compliant (not needed for me, but clean, big & had all I needed). I was in Portland for a concert just a few minutes walk from the hotel and I'd highly recommend staying here. Commercial street is also walkable from here (20 min?)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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