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
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Double room, private hall bathroom)

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

Room (Double bed - shared bath)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 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 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 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. 671 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1146 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with quaint rooms, plenty of space and great staff. Breakfast was continental but super satisfying. Parking onsite was limited but we found a space and it was easy to get our bags to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shabnam Karimi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
No windows in the room and there was a skylight that let in really bright light early in the morning which made it hard to sleep. Also kind of a grimmy, dingy feeling to the room. The staff was not the kindest either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The stairs were steep but manageable. Appreciated the robes! Parking is limited. The room has everything you need except a coffee maker but that’s available in the lobby 24/7. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location wasn't ideal. The staff was really helpful. Parking was ok. Beds were comfortable and shower was fine. A bit dated. Lots of TV channels. Quiet after 11pm. Good coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Qian

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast is very nice and the staff is very friendly. We (including our 9yo dog) enjoyed our stay here. The only thing to note is that there are quite some stairs so if you’re mobility constraint, it might not be a good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt the staff was attentive to all areas of the property and were friendly as well
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint room. Stairs were a bit challenging with suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No lift, and our room was up 3 flights of steep stairs. The whole hotel has a strong smell of old building+cleaning products+musty. Breakfast was good though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is threadbare, the mattress seemingly old, creaky and lacking firmness. No room for three peope tp have breakfast together. Very overpriced accomodations. Should have stayed at the Westin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate lodging. Nice to have complementary breakfast and snacks offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It should be noted there is no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has ample on street parking but very few spots in the lot behind the hotel. The room is a throw back to another time but I was very comfortable. One of the few hotels to still provide a robe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in great old Victorian house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Good little hotel

Good little hotel with comfortable bed and bedding, great breakfast, free parking and in walking distance to the town. What’s not to like!! Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025