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Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Room (King Room)

Room (King Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 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
(39 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 Single 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 Single Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 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

  • Hadlock Field - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portland Exposition Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Amato's - ‬2 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
  • 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 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

Inn at St John Portland In-Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1138 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

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

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and clean

It is a clean hotel with friendly service BUT I do not recall, nor do I see where it says that there is no elevator. Having to climb stairs with 5 pieces of luggage is not ideal. Parking is limited but they do have additional parking available at a nearby BBQ place. The bed was on the firm side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

joan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor physical condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had requested 2 beds and got one. Fortunately, the staff provided an air mattress for the extra bed. The staff was always very helpful, and the complimentary breakfast options were adequate. The old charm of the building cannot be replaced by a modern hotel with all the extras. The parking is very limited next to the hotel. The overflow parking is a long block away. Overall, my stay was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a great stay. It was such a beautiful building. Our room was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. Only negative was parking — it was very limited and we parked on the street most of the time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

8/10 Good

Diane and Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint renovated older hotel decorated in Victorian style, each room unique. Staff cordial. Breakfast area small, but many food choices, mostly cold ones. Convenient location. Could use some refresh in areas. Parking lot small at hotel. On street parking available. No elevator, but many steps for those not on first floor.
King bed room
Stairs to 2nd floor rooms
Front of inn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

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

A Unique Hotel!

We enjoyed our stay. The Inn is unique and as the oldest continually operating hotel In Portland, it was cool to be part of that history! Be aware if you are planning to stay, there is not an elevator so if you have any limitations, you will want to be sure you are on the first floor. The Inn is in a great location with the waterfront within walking distance and has free onsite parking. It was clean and quiet and the staff was friendly. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Teri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. No elevator and steep stairs, limited parking and a busy street. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They were very sweet. I took an over red eye across the country, got in very early and wanted to rest before meeting a friend for dinner. They let me in early. Made a big difference for my evening with friends. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful lamp is in the front window and visible when you come down the stairs.
The front of the hotel with the lovely little chairs and tables for sitting, or waiting for a ride or having coffee or eating Amato’s pizza!
Amato’s! Italian sandwiches and Whoopie pies! A Maine must!
The view, when sitting at the outside table and chairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra, Houston

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Beautiful Inn at St. John

Very cozy clean room. Staff was
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Binghamton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old hotel with character! The staff was very friendly and helpful. It had a nice breakfast. The rooms could use some updating with paint and wallpaper, and our air conditioner ran constantly and was pretty noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025