Places to stay in Portland, Maine

We currently have 45 accommodations in and around Portland. There are also other regional listings available for Motor Inns, Hotels, Campgrounds and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

Portland is an old seacoast town in Maine. It is also a city filled with galleries, one-of-kind boutiques and shops, and incredible restaurants serving everything from traditional New England clam chowder to nouveau cuisine. Portland is the banking capital of northern New England, home to major international law firms, import/export companies, and modern high-rise office buildings. Local restaurants include Maine Lobsterbake Company, The Highroller Lobster, Anthony's Italian Kitchen, and Hugo's.

If you are travelling in the area, Portland is located close to Small Hill, Ricker Head, Royal River Reservoir, Cumberland Fire Department West Station and Gorham Campus Historic District.

Portland stands as one of the few working waterfronts left in the United States, acting as New England's largest tonnage seaport and second largest fishing port. It is also the second largest oil port on the East Coast and the largest foreign inbound transit tonnage port in the United States!

The center of Portland ( which is at is longitude -70°15'19.173 and latitude 43°39'41.295 ) is located 2 miles away from South Portland, 3 miles away from Peaks Island, 5 miles away from Falmouth and 6 miles away from Scarborough.

Other useful links:

• Portland Chamber of Commerce
• Other Portland information
• Portland, Maine on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Portland

G & R Dimillos Bayside ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 118 Preble Street. G&R DiMillo's Bayside, family restaurant, sports bar, great food, reasonable prices! www.grdimillos.com

Diamond's Edge Restaurant ( Dining / Steak ). A rustic, yet elegant fine dining restaurant, Diamond’s Edge focuses on local fare and fresh seafood, serving BLUNCH, lunch and dinner, with a bar menu and a raw bar onsite. Open during the summer months, we invite you to come out and enjoy a memorable culinary experience from notable Executive Chef Justin Rowe. diamondsedge.com

The Highroller Lobster ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 104 Exchange Street. Since the food cart days of 2015 the Highroller has put quality food above all else. We now serve a variety of the highest quality food and drink at our restaurant in Portland, Maine and on the road at breweries and beer-fests all over the world! highrollerlobster.com

Street & Co. ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 33 Wharf Street. Founded by Dana Street in 1989, Street and Co. is a Mediterranean, bistro style, all-seafood restaurant with over 30 years of experience. We are located in the heart of Old Port district just a block away from Portland’s lively working waterfront.Our chefs focus on serving the freshest seafood and the best ingredients available from local purveyors, fishermen and organic farmers. They prepare a simple yet creative menu that highlights the locally sourced ingredients.Our personalized wine list truly complements the cuisine and we offer some of the best cocktails in the city. www.streetandcompany.net

Maine Mead Works ( Dining / Winery / Brewery ). Located at 51 Washington Avenue. Founded among the heart of a true craft brewing city in 2007, Maine Mead Works continues, with unique means, the mission of re-introducing to the world the oldest of all fermented beverages — Mead. With the magic of wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we’ve been blending ancient tradition with modern science, year after year, to produce and perfect a highly distinctive beverage at the meadery here in Portland, Maine.

Saltwater Grille ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 231 Front Street, South Portland, 2 miles from the center of Portland. Thethe moment you step inside; there is a friendly greeting, a panoramic view of Portland, the aroma of food being prepared and the welcoming dining room. The owner, Mark Loring, has been one of the trend-setting restauranteurs in the Portland area for many years. The Saltwater Grille is his creation combining the best of his experiences. Many nights he is right there to greet the guests. Every season hold its magic at The Saltwater Grille. In summer, guests flock to the decks and in winter they sit in the flickering warmth of the fireplace. Spring and fall sunsets have special light. And on a clear crisp day you can see beyond Portland to the White Mountains. Everywhere you see the ocean with its dazzling yachts and hard-working boats. The lunch and dinner menus, too, reflect the changes each season. And always there is fresh fish from nearby docks. The restaurant has an impressive wine list and at prices everyone can afford. www.saltwatergrille.com

Closed or unlisted properties

• Celtic Cottage closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Fireside Inn Portland at 81 Riverside Street may have been previously known as Holiday Inn ( West )
• Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland at 155 Riverside Street may have been previously known as Howard Johnson
• Inn At Portland at 1150 Brighton Avenue may have been previously known as Ramada Limited
• The Westin at 157 High Street may have been previously known as Eastland Park Hotel
• Portland Travelodge at 1200 Brighton Avenue may have been previously known as Travelodge