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Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Property grounds
Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed)
Food and drink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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939 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Thompson's Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (King Room)

Room (King Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Queen Room)

Room (Queen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed)

Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Double bed - shared bath)

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (One twin bed-private hall bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (1 twin bed shared bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portland

With a stay at Inn at St John Portland In-Town, you'll be centrally located in Portland, a 7-minute walk from Maine Medical Center and 14 minutes by foot from University of Southern Maine. .This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from State Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Portland Museum of Art.
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What's nearby

  • Maine Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thompson's Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portland Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 14 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tandem Coffee + Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Quiero Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Inn at St John Portland In-Town offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Portland bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn St John Portland
St John Portland
Inn At St John
At St John Portland In Town
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Portland
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Bed & breakfast
Inn at St John Portland In-Town Bed & breakfast Portland

Reviews

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Staying in history

Fabulous old building with LOTS of character, and even better people running the place. Only knock was the narrow stairs, would stay here again though
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Lovely Stay

Very quaint and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Portland was a little sketchier than I thought. The place was very satisfactory and the room was clean. The breakfast was excellent and had a good variety of fresh products to grab and go or sit and eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Monroe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No counter space in bathroom for toiletries...my only negative...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nisarg

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

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

Portland on a budget

What a cool older place in Portland ME. Hotel stays are super expensive during the summer peak season. We found this gem that was walking distance to downtown. Had a nice continental breakfast. Staff was super polite and friendly. Only couple of drawbacks, no elevator and parking is tight and limited (however they do not charge for parking). Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place with excellent service. Close to Thompson point which made for a super easy night out!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property itself is very unique inside and outside. I didnt like to share washroom with someone else as we didnt have it inside the room. Location is fine as long as you have a car. Otherwise its a poor area and must watch out if you plan walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked our stay here; everything was very clean and the staff was nice. You should realize though that this is a very old building. The update and remodeling is great! However, it has narrow stairs and no elevator. That did not bother us, and I highly recommend the place, but if are expecting a modern building's amenities, you will be disappointed. Embrace the charm of the vintage vibe! Also, i highly recommend the bar/cafe next door, Bread and Olive....absolutely first rate and laid back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

larissa, south amboy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good with the Inn, we didn’t go anywhere local except across the street and next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Loida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steep stairs, no elevator Cramped bathroom Everything else excellent Good Continental breakfast bar Excellent coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis, Canton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needed better and healthier breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sherman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stay. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, check in went very smoothly and they were very helpful. The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel with lots of charm but we were on the 3rd floor and had to carry luggage up three flights narrow stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how open it was to congress street and how much was available to us by just walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient place to stay in portland for a few days, clean rooms and staff was friendly, and tv in the room was a bonus. Only thing I didn’t enjoy about my stay was the inconsistent water temperature and very small showers. Was very hard to just have consistent warm water in the bathroom near my room, as it was either insanely hot or insanely cold and taking a shower like that was almost impossible and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kinda on the edge of the hood but never felt unsafe. Did see some fent daywalkers driving to old port
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025