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The Docent’s Collection – Thompson Block

3.5 star property

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Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen
Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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121 Middle St., Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Luxury Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Luxury Loft, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible Bathtub

Luxury Loft, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible Bathtub

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Portland

Located in Portland (Downtown Portland), The Docent’s Collection – Thompson Block is within a 15-minute walk of Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland Museum of Art. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Portland Observatory and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from State Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merrill Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • State Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portland Food Co-op - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bard Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cuties - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Duckfat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Docent’s Collection – Thompson Block

Victorian hotel in Portland
The Docent’s Collection – Thompson Block offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 52-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 52-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's FLEXIPASS mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 28352

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

121 MIDDLE an urban inn
The Docents Collections
The Docent's Collection Hotel
The Docent's Collection Portland
The Docent's Collection Hotel Portland

The Docent’s Collection – Thompson Block Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleanliness, staff in lobby were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marynoel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the loft it was clean and very comfortable. Very close to great restaurants .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarwat

Travelled with family
Modern hotel in an excellent location. Very clean and beautiful design. The downside is very limited staff on site with inadequate resources. Request for pillows took several hours. No coffee in the room- told they ran out and directed to a cafe. Expected better service for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spacious room. No front desk was a bit weird and took a minute to figure out how to get in but easy once we figured it out. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadie

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anshuman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property - no help from service staff is a bummer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes was great. Would be helpful to have a bit more coffee/tea plus condiments available. Found it difficult to find breakfast (coffee) places open in the morning that were close by. Not a big deal, but I do need my coffee in the morning! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent space, so easy to access. Which there was a tiny bit more instruction on how to access the property and set up TV for streaming as the WiFi wasn’t working when we stayed. The space was beautiful, quiet and easily walkable to all of old port. Would stay again anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Shawnee

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was amazing. Equipped with everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable and the unit was very clean. This was our second stay at the Docents Collection and we will definitely stay here again. There was a very minor inconvenience with the freezer door - it didn't close all the way so all the ice was melted into one blob and we had to go out to get ice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff kept in contact with me, the room was absolutely beautiful and so convenient for walking to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and the staff was so wonderful, would definitely come back here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

val

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like an Airbnb - great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment..no staff to help with the facility. Convenient to walk around Portland. It can be confusing to use the FLEXIPASS at first and to make sure you have also signed up for parking if you need it. Next time I would stay close to the water and at a hotel so I have more guest services. The staff was nice when I called to get help but I prefer on-site help. Also, it has a few stairs to get into the apartment building. Overall the building and facility is very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a family

We had a great stay here as a family with young kids. These are really apartments, not like a hotel. We happily traded the daily cleaning and front-desk services of a traditional hotel for the beautiful space we got here! Despite this being a fully electronic check-in experience, everything was seamless and actually probably faster than in-person check in. The apartment unit itself was spacious and beautiful. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. We loved being able to prepare a couple meals “at home” and the food coop is just a short walk away to grab groceries. Parking was simple and right next door (self-parking, no waiting for valet!), and we were thrilled there was an accessible EV charger. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the property for three nights and paid extended hour for checking-out. Unfortunately, the system hotel created didn't work. the cleaning staffs kept knocking our door at 11am (normal check-out time). Even I told them that I paid for the extension hour to check out. They still kept coming back to knock the door multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was really great! It was clean and had everything we needed! The only thing I couldn’t find was a cutting board ;) maybe I missed it. Very nice staff, safe and convenient area. Short bus ride from the airport so we didn’t need a car. We enjoyed our stay! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portland Maine

Very nice place. Room (2 bedroom loft) was beautiful and spacious. Location was great! Very safe area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Si

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and new condition. Digital key worked pretty well and convenient. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025