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The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

3.5 star property

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Loft, 2 Bedrooms | Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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178 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a view of the city through a window.

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

This smoke-free hotel features self parking, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in. Change of towels is available on request
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers 19 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

During your stay at The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street, you're just a quick walk from Cross Insurance Arena. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cross Insurance Arena and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street offers its guests concierge services, express check-in, and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 48 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 60 per night

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are required to download the property's MEWS Digital Key mobile app before check-in.
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.

The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Holly

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Beautiful, clean, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Wonderful stay. Very clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Really nice and clean new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

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So lovely to be in a space big enough for four that felt more like “home” than hotel. Great location in Old Port. Friendly, responsive staff. Comfy beds. Amazing high ceilings and aesthetically minimalist. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

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Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LaShonda

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The Docent Collection-Boyd Block was a wonderful stay! VERY clean and luxurious, we had everything we needed and more. The staff was very professional and helpful. Check in was the most efficient ever. I absolutely loved everything about Boyd Block, we were in walking distance to so many places. This was a 10/10 stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculately clean, stunning interior, and perfect location were the first things I noticed about Docent’s Choice. Being half a Luddite the app for phone and figuring out how to turn the lights off and on involved me needing assistance. Not only did the staff help me, they didn’t even laugh at me or call me a “Boomer”. Great customer service! Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about Docent’s Choice. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

juana

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025