Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property

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Room, 2 Double Beds (One queen one full bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

Room (One twin bed-private hall bath)

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

Room (1 twin bed shared bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

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

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

Room (King Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Queen Room)

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

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

Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

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

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

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

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
This bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and free newspapers are on-site.
Inn at St John Portland In-Town offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Portland bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Inn at St John Portland In-Town gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a computer
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and University of Southern Maine
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Inn at St John Portland In-Town also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Portland bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6 AM to 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 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
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.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Inn at St John Portland In-Town.
  • 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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1082 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danuta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique style of a hotel. We did book the room with a separate bathroom which was right next door to our room. Not a big deal to us. We were out most of the day so just needed a place for rest and sleep. Good location. Short drive to downtown Portland. Nice breakfast set up. Coffee and tea always available. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Check out the Vietnamese restaurant around the corner! Delicious Pho and spring rolls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadetta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming historical building with breakfast included was a plus !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the look and feel of this place. Staff was great. They got us checked in quickly. They were knowledgeable of the area. Most places were walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice inn in the heart of Portland. Everyone was so nice. Breakfast was just what we needed. Food sized room that was well taken care of and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

great location. great value! Super friendly genuine staff!!! Clean and lovely rooms. Great breakfast bar and water fountain to refill water bottles. Definitely would return for a stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful, historic place. It is a great departure from many of the standard places. Also, service is excellent and the coffee and breakfast are good. We always stay here when we travel to the other Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk employees were super friendly and the inn was soooo clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Florindo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not what I was expecting...did not realize had a shared bathroom...moved elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xiaozhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming inn. It was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely return! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great find! We had a wonderful stay on our mother/daughter road trip, stopped in Portland for 2 nights. The front desk staff was so welcoming/friendly. Our room was perfect, very clean and comfortable. We stayed in a king room with private bathroom, so spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and facilities were clean and comfortable. The breakfast area was a little cramped. There is no elevator, and as we are in our 80s the hotel nicely upgraded our room to the 2nd floor instead of the 3rd. Room was cozy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Ellsworth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room smelled bad and they did not disclose upfront that it’s a shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRIZIA, MEDFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again! I’m one to be skeptical of small, local hotels when traveling, but this place was excellent & I felt safe. Great option to indulge in the “New England” culture while visiting Portland. Staff was friendly. We went with the private bathroom. The private bathroom was a few doors down from our room, & we were provided comfortable robes for showering. The bathroom can be locked with your room key. 10/10 Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and parking facilities, clean and comfortable. Loved the style and furnishings of the room. Good value for money. Breakfast adequate but would have appreciated some fresh fruit salad. Nice selection of teas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025