Condé Nast TravelerJul 23, 2026
The Best Boutique Hotels in Portland, Maine's Waterfront Wonderland
There’s no better way to soak up this small city’s spirit.
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- Inn by the SeaHotelCape Elizabeth property blending service with laid-back style.
- Elsewhere
- Old PortNeighborhoodPortland, United StatesArea with cobblestone streets, brick warehouses, and waterfront.
- The LongfellowHotelPortland, United StatesGrandest boutique hotel with a welcoming lobby bar.
- Evalina HotelHotelPortland, United States19th-century building in the center of the high-energy waterfront.
- The West End InnHotelPortland, United StatesRestored Victorian buildings in Portland's historic West End.
- The FrancisHotelPortland, United StatesVictorian mansion with stained glass doors and a restaurant.
- The Wayside TavernRestaurantPortland, United StatesOn-site restaurant with refined yet unpretentious dishes.
- Portland Harbor HotelHotelPortland, United StatesLocally owned property with a restaurant and outdoor space.
- Harbor Bistro + TerraceRestaurantPortland, United StatesRestaurant with an enchanting outdoor space.
- The WeldonHotelPortland, United StatesEnclave of calm in Old Port with apartment-style lodging.
- Chebeague Island InnHotelChebeague Island, United StatesQuaint, coastal inn perfect for unplugging.
- The Docent’s CollectionHotelPortland, United StatesRestored 19th-century buildings with modern finishes.
- West End neighborhoodNeighborhoodPortland, United StatesCharming area lined with Victorian-era mansions.
- Eastern PromenadeParkPortland, United StatesArea with verdant parks and harbor views.