Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (Private bath) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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939 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Hadlock Field
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Exposition Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room (King Room)

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

Room (Queen Room)

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

Room (Queen room, private hall bathroom)

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

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

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

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

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

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
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 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

Interior King Room with Private Bathroom (no windows)

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

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About this property

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Victorian bed & breakfast with free parking, 7-minute walk to Maine Medical Center
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 comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1132 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, as was the shared bathroom. Breakfast was good with many options, including gluten free ones. The hotel was a little old, as expected, but it was also charming. I felt the price was fair. My room was on top floor, with very steep and narrow stairs all the way up. It was noted there wasn’t an elevator. While I did fine with my 2 heavy bags carried up 1 at a time, I could see it being a struggle for someone who wasn’t in as good of shape. The inn did offer assistance, however.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean....well maintained Staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so sweet and friendly, and the hotel ambiance is great: lots of personality, not sterile like the big chains in the center of town. Nice and quiet. Location is a little removed, but that there is free parking is super helpful. Coffee available all day is very appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.Merrill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was mostly all healthy food with a few donuts thrown in for those who want to indulge. Clean quiet room, staff very friendly and helpful and easy parking at the rear. Great location and one of the best places to stay in Portland!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean. Little bit of a walk to get downtown, however there is a city bus stop close by. Be aware that this is an old building and every floor has a communal bathroom but there are private bathrooms that come with some rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We left very early so had to grab some muffins and go but nice selection. Front desk employee was excellent, very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised at this little hotel. We had free parking, breakfast and no charge for dogs. They also stored our bikes for free in the basement. The staff was so friendly and the room was dated and old but CLEAN. There is no elevator which was fine for us but may be important to other guests. The only thing I would say was negative was the bed wasn’t as comfortable as it could’ve been but also the stay was extremely reasonable and the rest was truly a pleasant surprise. I’d stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the building. Nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly. We were on the third floor which was quite the hike up some steep stairs. However, I feel like it was fairly consistent for the age of the building. We stayed in one of the rooms with a shared bathroom since we were only staying for the night. The room itself did have a sink which was convenient for getting ready. The room was comfortable and overall pretty quiet throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! I stayed here for 4 nights while visiting Portland. The staff were absolutely lovely, always so kind and welcoming. The place itself has an old Victorian feel and was exactly the vibe I was going for. The room was cozy and tidy, and I had no issues with the shared bathroom. I had read several reviews about parking being an issue, yes the lot is very small but they have a second lot that was less than a 2 minute walk and I never had any issues with it. My only word of caution, the stairs are very steep and there are no elevators. I didn’t personally have any issues with this, but if you have mobility issues or if you had a lot of luggage, I could see that being a problem. Overall I loved staying here and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chao

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. No elevator but that added to the charm in my opinion. The continental breakfast & staff were both great. Parking was tight but we were able to snag a spot in the back parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking is good. Breakfast is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice, breakfast had good continental offerings, water temp and pressure were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Very quaint and affordable! Has everything needed!

Very quaint, friendly, clean, comfortable and in a good location! Free wi-fi, parking and breakfast added to the great value!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna, Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, but tiny room (barely bigger than the queen bed). We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025