Portland, Maine is a city of many faces; in fact, there are eight distinctly different neighborhoods contained within the city’s borders.
For visitors, this means there’s a lot of ground to cover and many unique sights to see, and your travel itinerary will surely extend far beyond a simple day trip. If you want to explore all that Portland has to offer, why not save on your lodging expenses a bit and book one of these bed and breakfasts?
Choosing this type of accommodation brings a cozier, more personal touch to your travel experience—and your first meal of the day is included in your stay. Note that there is no smoking allowed inside any of these properties; some permit you to take your habit outside.
Map of Portland Bed & Breakfasts
Check out this map of 10 Portland B&Bs.
Blind Tiger
Situated in two separate guest houses in the West End, the Blind Tiger is one of the newer bed and breakfasts in Portland. While it appears on many a “top ten hotels” list, the folks at both locations are very quick to point out that they are definitely not hotels.
Created to “make you feel like a real Portlander,” these nineteenth-century architectural gems both offer local hosts that can provide you with all the dining recommendations and touring information you need—and much of it is located within walking distance of both spots.
The Carleton Street location offers six luxe, well-appointed rooms (note that there are no in-room TVs here), and the Blind Tiger on Danforth Street has nine.
Amenities for both include a complimentary toast and yogurt bar every morning, open pantry access, free high-speed WiFi, luxurious robes and bath amenities, and daily housekeeping; pets (excluding service animals) are not allowed.
Location: 163 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04102 and 46 Carleton St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: Blind Tiger
The Chadwick
This family-owned and -run bed and breakfast was built in 1891, yes…but it features a wealth of modern comforts and amenities. There are four uniquely decorated rooms, all recently updated; three feature queen beds and the fourth has a king.
All rooms also offer electric fireplaces, Ethan Allen beds, and private bathrooms (two are en suite); other amenities include a full, hot, gourmet breakfast (which can be made to go if you’re on the run), snacks and drinks available 24/7, a lush garden with a fire pit and fountain, free high-speed WiFi, and concierge services, and pets are not permitted.
Location: 140 Chadwick St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: The Chadwick
The Fleetwood House
Offering three guestrooms—one with a private bath, two with shared baths—the Fleetwood House was built in 1800 and has been in the same family for four generations.
Each of the rooms is quaint and comfortable and has free WiFi, robes, and air conditioning. A homemade hot breakfast is included with your stay, and well-behaved pets are permitted; note there is an additional charge per pet, and the owners have cats…so if your pooch isn’t partial to felines, perhaps choose a different spot, or leave Fido with a friend.
Location: 10 Fleetwood St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: The Fleetwood House
Inn at St. John
Located in Portland’s West End, the Inn at St. John was built in 1897 and has 39 guestrooms (Luxury, Traditional, and Value) to choose from, including some with shared baths—which means there’s a room for every taste and budget at this dog-friendly (for a fee) bed and breakfast.
An expanded continental breakfast is included with your stay, and free parking is available; other amenities include in-room coffee, free WiFi, refrigerators, microwaves, robes, and daily housekeeping. Guests with mobility challenges should be sure to book a first-floor room as there is no elevator.
Location: 939 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: Inn at St. John
The Mercury
Named for the Roman god of travelers, the Mercury is tucked away in Portland’s Parkside neighborhood. There are four guest suites, each with access to shared kitchenettes and dining spaces, and a free, house-made continental breakfast is served daily.
Each room features an en suite bathroom, free WiFi, and environmentally-friendly bath and body products, and concierge services are also available. Please note that children under 18 as well as pets are not permitted at the Mercury.
Location: 273 State St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: The Mercury
The Percy Inn
Tucked into a line of stately row houses in Portland’s West End Historic District, the Percy Inn was built in 1830 and is located at Longfellow Square.
Inn owner and travel writer Dale Northrup is an invaluable resource for advice on touring the city, and his much-accoladed inn is the perfect hub of comfort and classiness to call home base. There are eight different rooms and suites to choose from, all of which offer guests queen beds, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, wet bars, refrigerators stocked with complimentary soft drinks, and private baths.
Parking and an expanded continental breakfast come with your room rate; note that children under 10 and pets are not allowed at the Percy Inn.
Location: 15 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: The Percy Inn
Pomegranate Inn
A feast for the senses, the funky Pomegranate Inn was built in 1884 and offers guests an eclectic, colorful, comfortable lodging experience unlike any other.
Located in Portland’s Western Promenade, this delightfully quirky inn offers 8 rooms, including a pet-friendly option, and amenities include private bathrooms, upscale bath products, air conditioning, free WiFi, some fireplaced rooms, and flat-screen TVs.
A hot, multi-course, gourmet breakfast is included with your stay, as are fresh-baked treats every afternoon; note that all guest rooms are on the second and third floors, and there is no elevator.
Location: 49 Neal St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: Pomegranate Inn
Spring Point Inn
Located on Southern Maine Community College’s campus in the Peter A. McKernan Center, the Spring Point Inn offers 7 updated guestrooms and one suite.
Operated mostly by hospitality students, this affordable option offers amazing vistas from every room, such as views of Portland Head Light, the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, and the Portland skyline.
Included with your stay are amenities like an expanded continental breakfast, WiFi, cable TV with HBO, and private bathrooms.
Location: 122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME
Website: Spring Point Inn
West End Inn
Park your car and forget about it when you stay at the West End Inn; you’ll be within walking distance of the Arts Districts and a whole boatload of shops, dining options, and more.
There are six well-appointed, updated guestrooms available here, and a hot, cooked-to-order breakfast is included with your stay. Other amenities include (I kid you not) a wine vending machine, local beers for purchase, free WiFi, private bathrooms (one is not en suite), complimentary access to a fitness club, free streaming cable and Netflix, and free afternoon snacks; pets are not permitted.
Location: 146 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: West End Inn
Best Bower
So, this isn’t technically a bed and breakfast, because the second part of that equation isn’t included with your rate…but hear me out. The chic, bespoke guestrooms feature custom-crafted and installed woodwork, tile, stonework, and metalwork, and all offer amenities like mini- fridges, WiFi, upscale linens, flat-screen TVs, heated bathroom floors and towel racks, in-room coffee, and more; there is also a shared kitchenette with all the equipment you might need to fix a quick meal.
Now, here’s the rest of the story: If you so choose, and with a 48-hour notice, you can order a “provision package”; the kind folks at the Best Bower will shop and then stock your fridge with a locally sourced “Farm to Suite” breakfast spread, or even a charcuterie and cheese board, complete with fruit, nuts, and jam.
Location: 140 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: Best Bower
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