This renowned inn is one of the premier luxury options in Maine, and offers a true boutique experience in charming Kennebunk. It is housed in a historic building, and so its 26 rooms vary greatly in size. However, they all feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and classic, elegant decor. The much-acclaimed restaurant serves outstanding (and pricey) seasonal cuisine in an 1820s restored barn, and the spa is arguably one of the best in the region. The waterfront cottages are quite a trek from the main building, so make sure you book a guestroom instead if you want to be closer to the property’s great amenities.
This renowned inn is one of the premier luxury options in Maine, and offers a true boutique experience in charming Kennebunk. It is housed in a historic building, and so its 26 rooms vary greatly in size. However, they all feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and classic, elegant decor. The much-acclaimed restaurant serves outstanding (and pricey) seasonal cuisine in an 1820s restored barn, and the spa is arguably one of the best in the region. The waterfront cottages are quite a trek from the main building, so make sure you book a guestroom instead if you want to be closer to the property’s great amenities.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland is a top-notch hotel in Downtown Portland. Sure, some will find certain freebies a bit off-beat -- namely, the evening cocktail hour set up with brushes, canvases, and easels for guests to paint with; or the offer of a free companion goldfish for your room -- but this artsy hotel is decidedly upscale. Rooms are large, with bright, whimsical decor; local art is showcased on each floor; and Red Star Tavern hosts a popular happy hour.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland is a top-notch hotel in Downtown Portland. Sure, some will find certain freebies a bit off-beat -- namely, the evening cocktail hour set up with brushes, canvases, and easels for guests to paint with; or the offer of a free companion goldfish for your room -- but this artsy hotel is decidedly upscale. Rooms are large, with bright, whimsical decor; local art is showcased on each floor; and Red Star Tavern hosts a popular happy hour.
The Ogunquit Resort Motel is a three-pearl property located away from downtown Ogunquit and a few minutes' drive from Footbridge Beach. Prices are affordable for families and travelers who don't need a lot of extra features. Spacious, classic rooms are dated in decor but have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. One- and Two-Bedroom Suites are good options for families. The main feature is a massive outdoor pool that's one of the largest in the area. Free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are nice added perks, but there is no lunch or dinner service and the gym has limited equipment. The Colonial Inn is closer to the beach and features more charming decor in a historic building, plus it provides free wine and homemade breakfast items.
The Ogunquit Resort Motel is a three-pearl property located away from downtown Ogunquit and a few minutes' drive from Footbridge Beach. Prices are affordable for families and travelers who don't need a lot of extra features. Spacious, classic rooms are dated in decor but have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. One- and Two-Bedroom Suites are good options for families. The main feature is a massive outdoor pool that's one of the largest in the area. Free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are nice added perks, but there is no lunch or dinner service and the gym has limited equipment. The Colonial Inn is closer to the beach and features more charming decor in a historic building, plus it provides free wine and homemade breakfast items.
The Colonial Inn is a polished, seasonal property located in downtown Ogunquit. The property, dating to 1887, underwent a renovation in 2015. Its 62 casually chic rooms range from typical guest rooms in the inn to rooms with kitchenettes in its three outbuildings. Top floor rooms at the inn have ocean views. There's a generous amount of space for lounging including a wrap-around porch with rocking chairs and a bright lobby with a grand piano. The property also has a heated pool, hot tub, and picnic tables. A free breakfast is served as are homemade cookies. Travelers who want a bigger resort in the area might want to take a look at Anchorage By The Sea.
The Colonial Inn is a polished, seasonal property located in downtown Ogunquit. The property, dating to 1887, underwent a renovation in 2015. Its 62 casually chic rooms range from typical guest rooms in the inn to rooms with kitchenettes in its three outbuildings. Top floor rooms at the inn have ocean views. There's a generous amount of space for lounging including a wrap-around porch with rocking chairs and a bright lobby with a grand piano. The property also has a heated pool, hot tub, and picnic tables. A free breakfast is served as are homemade cookies. Travelers who want a bigger resort in the area might want to take a look at Anchorage By The Sea.
The 87-room Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit is a contemporary mid-range hotel with a lot to like that's just a five-minute drive to Wells Beach. One of the more up-to-date outposts in the chain, interiors are fresh, and there's a sharp indoor pool, a hot tub, and a modern gym. Rooms are done in handsome dark decor, and all include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Suites are also available with additions like living areas or whirlpool tubs. The hotel has a large meeting room plus a 24-hour business center, while a nice breakfast is free and includes takeaway options. As an similarly priced alternative, the Gorges Grant Hotel has similarly attractive interiors and features a bit closer to the beach and Ogunquit.
The 87-room Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit is a contemporary mid-range hotel with a lot to like that's just a five-minute drive to Wells Beach. One of the more up-to-date outposts in the chain, interiors are fresh, and there's a sharp indoor pool, a hot tub, and a modern gym. Rooms are done in handsome dark decor, and all include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Suites are also available with additions like living areas or whirlpool tubs. The hotel has a large meeting room plus a 24-hour business center, while a nice breakfast is free and includes takeaway options. As an similarly priced alternative, the Gorges Grant Hotel has similarly attractive interiors and features a bit closer to the beach and Ogunquit.
The Kennebunk Inn is ideal for travelers who enjoy the quirks of a historic property -- antique-type furnishings, creaky wood floors, and low ceilings, along with an alleged resident ghost. Rooms do offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, but if you want modernized, uniform luxury, this eclectic inn probably isn't the place for you, as rooms are all different shapes and sizes, and some bathrooms are downright tiny. The Acadame restaurant serves renowned New England dishes created by the innkeepers, who are also professional chefs.
The Kennebunk Inn is ideal for travelers who enjoy the quirks of a historic property -- antique-type furnishings, creaky wood floors, and low ceilings, along with an alleged resident ghost. Rooms do offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, but if you want modernized, uniform luxury, this eclectic inn probably isn't the place for you, as rooms are all different shapes and sizes, and some bathrooms are downright tiny. The Acadame restaurant serves renowned New England dishes created by the innkeepers, who are also professional chefs.
Stage Neck Inn has a scenic oceanfront location, right next to York Harbor Beach in the cute town of York. The 58 rooms have simple decor (white bedspreads with green throws; beige walls) and free Wi-Fi; some have old tube TVs . The hotel offers some outstanding features, like access to the sandy beach ; an outdoor freshwater pool with ocean views; an indoor atrium pool which was re-opened in April 2012 after being completely reconstructed; and a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. The main restaurant Harbor Porches (which offers excellent ocean views) and the Sandpiper Bar & Grille are both open year-round, while the Outdoor Terrace and pool snack bar are open seasonally. But some guests complain about older furniture, a variety of fees, and minimum stay requirements.
Stage Neck Inn has a scenic oceanfront location, right next to York Harbor Beach in the cute town of York. The 58 rooms have simple decor (white bedspreads with green throws; beige walls) and free Wi-Fi; some have old tube TVs . The hotel offers some outstanding features, like access to the sandy beach ; an outdoor freshwater pool with ocean views; an indoor atrium pool which was re-opened in April 2012 after being completely reconstructed; and a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. The main restaurant Harbor Porches (which offers excellent ocean views) and the Sandpiper Bar & Grille are both open year-round, while the Outdoor Terrace and pool snack bar are open seasonally. But some guests complain about older furniture, a variety of fees, and minimum stay requirements.
Set along the Willamette River in Downtown Portland, the three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Rose (known to locals as "The Rose") offers sass, character, and a dog-friendly vibe. Compared to common spaces, its 139 guest rooms feel a little bland, but they're comfy, with memory foam mattresses, ergonomic desk chairs, and walk-in rainfall showers, not to mention flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Traffic noise and parking lot views are the primary complaints. Bottle + Kitchen offers creative dishes and drinks in a rustic-chic atmosphere, and the hotel also has a gym, but it's small. Free cruiser bikes are available to borrow, and there's free afternoon cupcakes, but fees for parking, breakfast, and amenities are tacked on the bill. For a dash more luxury, consider the often competitively priced Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland.
Set along the Willamette River in Downtown Portland, the three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Rose (known to locals as "The Rose") offers sass, character, and a dog-friendly vibe. Compared to common spaces, its 139 guest rooms feel a little bland, but they're comfy, with memory foam mattresses, ergonomic desk chairs, and walk-in rainfall showers, not to mention flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Traffic noise and parking lot views are the primary complaints. Bottle + Kitchen offers creative dishes and drinks in a rustic-chic atmosphere, and the hotel also has a gym, but it's small. Free cruiser bikes are available to borrow, and there's free afternoon cupcakes, but fees for parking, breakfast, and amenities are tacked on the bill. For a dash more luxury, consider the often competitively priced Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland.
Hotel Modera is an attractive, upscale hotel in downtown Portland. It doesn't have a stuffy feel that some iconic hotels do: Instead, everything feels modern and casual, from the streamlined lobby -- with local art, funky furniture, and a marble-and-wood front desk -- to the 174 rooms, updated with iPod docks, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The Modera bills itself as a boutique, and even though it's not as small as some boutique hotels, it does have that vibe -- and it lacks the amenities of a large hotel. There is no spa or fitness center (although free passes to a nearby gym are available), but there is a tasty on-site restaurant with a renowned local chef. It's not as centrally located as other downtown hotels, but it's convenient for those visiting Portland State University.
Hotel Modera is an attractive, upscale hotel in downtown Portland. It doesn't have a stuffy feel that some iconic hotels do: Instead, everything feels modern and casual, from the streamlined lobby -- with local art, funky furniture, and a marble-and-wood front desk -- to the 174 rooms, updated with iPod docks, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The Modera bills itself as a boutique, and even though it's not as small as some boutique hotels, it does have that vibe -- and it lacks the amenities of a large hotel. There is no spa or fitness center (although free passes to a nearby gym are available), but there is a tasty on-site restaurant with a renowned local chef. It's not as centrally located as other downtown hotels, but it's convenient for those visiting Portland State University.
The Inn at Northrup Station, located in the Northwest district, is an all-suites boutique known for its bright, quirky 70s-style decor. The lobby features a hot pink, studded front desk lit by funky lamps, and the breakfast area is a scramble of bright, striped furniture. The spacious suites have abstract local art, and everything from the walls to the bedding to the couches are bold in color. All suites also have kitchenettes, big flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. An attractive rooftop terrace is full of colorful furniture. Freebies such as weekly Wednesday wine tastings and streetcar tickets add value, but there are some complaints about thin walls and street noise, and free parking can be limited.
The Inn at Northrup Station, located in the Northwest district, is an all-suites boutique known for its bright, quirky 70s-style decor. The lobby features a hot pink, studded front desk lit by funky lamps, and the breakfast area is a scramble of bright, striped furniture. The spacious suites have abstract local art, and everything from the walls to the bedding to the couches are bold in color. All suites also have kitchenettes, big flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. An attractive rooftop terrace is full of colorful furniture. Freebies such as weekly Wednesday wine tastings and streetcar tickets add value, but there are some complaints about thin walls and street noise, and free parking can be limited.