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The Francis

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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747 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102
  • Place, Maine Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Museum of Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Francis

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Maine Medical Center
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers and a fireplace at reception.
The Francis offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Francis. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and concierge services are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Maine Medical Center and Deering Oaks Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of The Francis, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Francis also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1881
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. 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

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Francis Hotel Portland
Francis Hotel
Francis Portland
The Francis Portland
The Francis Hotel
The Francis Portland
The Francis Hotel Portland