Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Ballroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle and a free cruise terminal shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Change of bedsheets is available on request
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers 239 accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from State Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, a free round-trip airport shuttle and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the family restaurant or drinks at the lobby lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Steps from Portland Museum of Art and 4 minutes on foot from Cross Insurance Arena
  • Free airport, railway station and bus station shuttle shuttle service
As a guest of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 29999 square feet (2787 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG. An area shuttle within 2 miles and A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Local Toast – On-site family restaurant.
Local Toast – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 miles
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Local Toast
  • Local Toast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (29,999 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay Hotel

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1585 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice-- people, facilities, location, room, cleanliness-- very good!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spotless room and the bar & restaurant were ideal for a tasty bite and a relaxing beverage before retiring for the night. The bed was really comfortable and parking was on-site and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and it’s super walkable. Staff was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Richard at the front desk was awesome! Nice place to stay for a weekend, conveniently located and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, easy parking, nice location close to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for an event at Cross Arena. The restaurant and parking were ideal too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom very clean, beds comfortable. Proximity to State Theater was what we were after and it was just right. Dinner and breakfast at the TOAST couldn't have been better-good drinks, delicious short ribs and fish chowder, friendly service, made to order omelets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, bed was comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, room was clean, view or harbor was pretty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room clean hotel very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Amenities were great! Overall great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, delightful and helpful staff, easy to access
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly professional staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Best in hotel. Very clean. On site restaurant great for dinner and breakfast. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daihanny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean, and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a night out in Portland clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Holiday in was a great experience. Clean, friendly staff, nice dinning area, warm pool, good exercise area, and convenient location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was great. Liked the room and loved the view. Loved the shampoo and conditioner dispenser in the shower. The pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and had a beautiful view of the bay! Richard at the front desk was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was perfect, service, accomodations, and friendly staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025