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About the Hotel

747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04102
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Close to the Portland Observatory
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The 5-star smoke-free The Francis Hotel Portland, situated merely 550 metres from the She-Bear Gallery, proudly provides guests with a private art gallery. Located within 25 minutes' walk of the Commercial Street, this Portland hotel features 15 rooms with views of the city.

Location

The hotel is nestled in a residential area of Portland, a mere 1.2 km from Monument Square. The 47.5-acre public Edward Payson Park is approximately a 10-minute drive away, while First Church Of Christ is just around the corner from the Francis Portland.

West End Portland is also 650 m from the accommodation.

This hotel is located 5 km from Portland International Jetport airport and within reach of High & Congress bus stop.

Rooms

All of the allergy-friendly rooms are complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, and some of them include a patio and a dining area. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with bathrobes and towels.

Eat & Drink

The Francis Hotel also offers a continental breakfast. Sample Italian specialties at Roma Cafe located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the property.

Leisure & Business

Guests will appreciate walking tours arranged by this Portland hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Indulge in a Voodoo Doughnut for a quirky local treat.
  • Stroll through the Portland Saturday Market for unique crafts.
  • Visit the Japanese Garden for serene beauty in the city.
  • Explore Powell's City of Books, the world's largest bookstore.
  • Sample the fresh food carts at 10th and Alder for diverse bites.
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The Francis Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Disability Access
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
315 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room Deck
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Suite Balcony
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Francis Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The Francis Hotel Location

747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04102
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747 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04102
Nearby
Congress Street
Arts District
1600 ft
Museum
Neal Dow House
900 ft
693 Congress Street
Gorham Bike & Ski
1200 ft
Gallery
She-Bear Gallery
1700 ft
Church
State Street Church
1800 ft
Restaurants
Roma Cafe
500 ft
767 Congress St
Bramhall
500 ft
769 Congress St
Tandem Coffee and Bakery
400 ft
742 Congress Street
Rossobianco
700 ft
3 Deering Ave Bramhall Square
Hot Suppa
1000 ft
703 Congress St
Pai Men Miyake
1400 ft
188 State Street -200
King of The Roll
1400 ft
675 Congress St
Getting around
City Centre
Portland18 min  ·  5000 ft
Airports
Portland International Jetport (PWM)9 min  ·  3.5 mi
Augusta State (AUG)134 min  ·  55.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-20:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$25 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Number of rooms:
15

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Francis Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 238 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
92%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.5/10
Location
8.9/10
Staff
9.5/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 233 reviews
9.0/10
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