Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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88 Spring St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View, Corner (Sofa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Hotel with free airport shuttle, steps from Portland Museum of Art
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle and a free cruise terminal shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Change of bedsheets is available on request
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG offers 239 accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, a free round-trip airport shuttle and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the family restaurant or drinks at the lobby lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Steps from Portland Museum of Art and 4 minutes on foot from Cross Insurance Arena
  • Free airport, railway station and local-area shuttle service
As a guest of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 29999 square feet (2787 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG. An area shuttle within 2 miles and A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG was completed in July 2020.

This 3-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Local Toast – On-site family restaurant.
Local Toast – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 miles
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Local Toast
  • Local Toast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (29,999 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay
Holiday Inn Portland-By Bay Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1379 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernard, Doylestown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly professional staff, very comfortable bed and excellent air conditioner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacie

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chandralakha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Entela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love Holiday Inn hotels. Rooms are clean and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Easy walking distance to Portland downtown attractions. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shigeko, Redmond

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehud

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a convenient location, close to many restaurants. The room and the view were fantastic! The staff was friendly, and everything was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the hotel. Would skip breakfast. Too expensive for what you get for free in other hotels. Walkable breakfast places would be a better option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Ashland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Clean and spacious. We had a beautiful view of the water. Check in was quick and they got us in our room early. Staff is friendly and professional. Easy walk to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Baseball game

It's walking distance to Hadlock field which was our reason for visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe area close to restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked the location and had a nice view of the bay from our room. The bartender at the hotel bar was very friendly. The rest of the staff acted as if they didn’t want to be bothered. The key cards for the rooms deactivated very easily and frequently. One of the staff members scolded my wife because my daughter went to get it reactivated and said she should not have a key at 14 years old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big room, great ocean view. Really clean and new. Excellent breakfast. Staff very nice. Great location, 3 min walk to the old city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kasey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very good stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful, had planned to go out for dinner after arriving and ended up staying right at motel and having dinner and drinks and also breakfast the next morning, don't think they should charge for parking, rate was a little stout, but all and all it was a great experience, view from room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel. We now know the place to stay next time we are in Portland longer then one night. The pool looked amazing, just didn't have time to enjoy after our touring around the town. Everything is right there in town near the hotel to enjoy yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025