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The Francis

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Maine Medical Center

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Exterior
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed
Signature Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Map
747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • State Street Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • State Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk
  • State Theatre - 7 min walk
  • Portland Museum of Art - 9 min walk
  • Hadlock Field - 10 min walk
  • Victoria Mansion - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncharted Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Keg and Kraken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bintliff's American Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's Sulky Lounge - ‬11 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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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

  • Cable channels
  • LED TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs 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 50 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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. 250 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 317 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel with friendly staff
Loved this hotel. Front desk staff were so friendly and welcoming. They helped us with our bags, offered us a welcome drink, and answered all of our questions. The room we stayed in was stunning, especially the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. Loved the coffee in the morning. I think because of the age of the building, it is easy to hear your upstairs neighbors - not a big deal, just something to keep in mind if you're a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Howard, East islip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend The Francis
We were thrilled with The Francis and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Francis - good choice
nice location, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with welcoming, friendly staff. Our room was immaculate. The surrounding area seemed a bit rough and not a place for leisurely evening strolls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KALAB

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great; very welcoming and friendly. Facility was very nice. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Howard, East islip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Francis is a small boutique hotel near Maine Medical Center within short walking distance of several good restaurants and stores. The building is a gracious old home on Congress Street and the rooms are somewhat spartan but comfortable. Avoid the 3rd floor rooms which tend to be smaller. Rooms that face Congress street can be noisy as well. There is on-site free parking but finding a space can be a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Let Down
We’ve been staying at The Francis for five years now (less one year for the pandemic). The first stay was lovely… but each one afterwards has been a little less stellar each time. The common areas and rooms are looking worn… the front desk less engaged in the guest experience… housekeeping is hit or miss. This stay is likely my last. I’ll pay a little more for a better experience at another Portland Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel that's extremely comfortable and well-appointed. Make sure to have dinner at the Wayside Tavern - it's excellent. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely building with spacious rooms and nice furnishings. Staff is knowledgeable with impeccable attention to detail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and cozy with the most helpful staff. The most comfortable pillows ever!!Easy parking and easy drive to the harbor. Would definitely stay at the Francis again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay. Was a little nervous as it was a boutique hotel. Beautifully renovated mansion with modern updates for comfort but kept the elegance of the old mansion. Shane welcomed us at front desk and was awesome. Gave us suggestions for dinner and getting around in Portland. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Beautiful local hotel. Clean, super comfy bed, great shower, elevator a plus, convenient parking. Staff great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical property within walking distance to State Theater. The building and neighborhood is a little noisy/rowdy. All staff are amazing and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute Portland stay
Great location. Cute boutique hotel. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

davidchristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Francis, the building is very unique with tons of character and charm. Our room was spacious and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Its a solid 25 min walk to the old port so we'd walk down and then found it easier to uber back. This was our first stay in a 'boutique' hotel like this and it was a great experience. I'd highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is gorgeous and has so much character. The amenities are first class. The checkin was efficient and welcoming — Shane was super helpful. Well-located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024