5/5
Excellent
Trisha
01/23/2025
Highly recommend staying at the Press if you are traveling to Portland
5/5
Excellent
Angela
01/23/2025
This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in! Beautifully decorated throughout and the room (and bed) were incredibly comfortable. Will definitely be booking again!
5/5
Excellent
Susan
01/17/2025
Staff went above and beyond everywhere - valet, check-in, bar, restaurant, housekeeping. Customer service was amazing. Food was great. Facility was beautiful. Valet was easy and loading/unloading a breeze. Highly recommend! Will definitely return in future!
4/5
Good
Stephen
01/12/2025
Double beds are really not designed for two people to sleep comfortably!
5/5
Excellent
Camileigh
01/09/2025
The staff is phenomenal!! I couldn't ask for a better experience!
5/5
Excellent
Mary
01/05/2025
Very nice facility and conveniently located to great shops and restaurants.
5/5
Excellent
Lisa
12/31/2024
Great place in a great city
5/5
Excellent
Devin
12/20/2024
Wonderful location in walking distance to many points of interest, shopping, and dining. Front door and main staff were lovely. Complimentary coffee in the morning, and loved the scrabble and chess tables near the fireplace to wind down after a long day of Christmas festivities!
Room was impeccable. Cozy bed, bathrobes, and beautiful spacious bathroom.
5/5
Excellent
Laurie
12/15/2024
Property was is the perfect location
Rooms comfortable and clean
Property accommodated early checkin
Love the fireplace in lobby. Best location to walk to the
Merrill Auditorium
Would absolutely stay again for next years Christmas shopping and Magic of Christmas show weekend
5/5
Excellent
James
12/08/2024
Great staff
5/5
Excellent
Jennifer
12/04/2024
Love the Press Hotel!
We had our wedding at the Press Hotel in 2018 and returned recently to celebrate our anniversary. Everything about this hotel is great! The location, decor, food/drinks. I appreciated the welcoming vibe extended to our dogs. Also appreciated the eco friendly shampoo, etc.
4/5
Good
Stephen
11/21/2024
Nice hotel, convenient to everything.
5/5
Excellent
Molly
11/18/2024
We loved the spaciousness of the room and the ambiance of the lobby. I just wanted to kick back with a coffee and book. We also loved the restaurant attached. Favorite meal we had in Portland.
5/5
Excellent
Antonia
11/06/2024
This is a lovely hotel. My husband and I stayed here as part of our honeymoon road trip through New England and had high hope from having read great reviews - we were not disappointed!
The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly, and the hotel has a fun, quirky charm and really leans into the old newspaper printer history in a classy way.
The rooms are nicely appointed and the bed was probably the coziest, most comfortable we had on our trip. The lobby is a nice place to sit and people watch, have a drink or play a board game, and the hotel is walking distance to the main street and lots of shops and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again should we ever get back to Portland!
3/5
Angela
10/28/2024
It was not clear that the valet was not included in the nightly fee and it was an additional $40 per night plus tips to get your car every time. Upon checking out they had us for 7 nights and not 5. Upon check-in the staff suggested a restaurant that was not open to eat at the time requested. For an upscale hotel we expected a smoother experience.
5/5
Excellent
Christine
10/27/2024
A fantastic spot in the heart of downtown - walkable to all the greatest spots in the city. Highly recommend this hotel.
4/5
Good
peter
10/21/2024
Convenient location, clean room, attentive staff … excellent overall experience
5/5
Excellent
Jason
10/21/2024
Loved our quick stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Press. Great location. City location so be prepared for typical city noises- right next store to a fire station. But so much is walkable and the staff/valet are all wonderful. Rooms are small but modern and very clean. Great beds!
3/5
Stacey
10/16/2024
Walkable, not worth the price
5/5
Excellent
Ana
10/14/2024
Comfortable, clean rooms with great amenities. Location was perfect for walking, eating and shopping. Staff was very friendly.
3/5
Qunfang
10/12/2024
Room was not ready at check in, although they did offered me free breakfast for taking a smaller room. Also, at check out
5/5
Excellent
Ryan
10/10/2024
Great location. Nicely finished hotel. Nice staff.
5/5
Excellent
Casey
10/08/2024
Great location and nice rooms.
5/5
Excellent
Ernest
09/30/2024
Great location. Need better parking options.
5/5
Excellent
Donald
09/27/2024
My wife and I spent two nights at the Press and dined in its restaurant one evening. From the moment we were greeted by the valet we felt welcomed and well-informed. The hotel is on a fairly quiet edge of the main downtown shopping and dining area. From there you can easily visit the harbor and various historical sites. Very nice. Restaurant was also good.
5/5
Excellent
William
09/14/2024
The Press Hotel is a lovely, clean boutique conveniently located across from City Hall in Portland. Rooms are well-designed, if a bit small, with excellent beds and a rainfall shower in the bathroom. Well placed near enough to both the Washington Avenue and Munjoy Hill areas, as well as to the Old Port area. Portland has become a bit more worrisome for tourists with the number of unhoused, etc. but the areas around the Press never felt sketchy. Overall, strong recommendation.
A few nits that we encountered to keep in mind:
*City Hall has a bell tower which rings out every hour, on the hour, with the number of that hour (i.e., midnight gets 12 bell tolls). We asked for a room away from the bell tower and didn't really notice it, but if you are a light sleeper take the time to request a distant room;
*TV in room was difficult to operate and Wifi was not strong enough to allow for streaming (fine for other uses);
*The door to the lovely rainfall shower doesn't fully seal causing water to seep out on the floor unless careful;
*Occasionally calls to the front desk from inside and outside the hotel went unanswered, as there is typically only one person at the desk;
*Our in-room fridge was not on when we arrived and we requested service while we were out. We returned to find a cold fridge but the door had been left open. Nothing happened, and the front desk was appalled to hear about this, but not exactly best practices.
5/5
Excellent
Tim
09/09/2024
Perfect location. Walkable to dining, shopping and waterfront. Highly recommend!
5/5
Excellent
Michael
09/06/2024
Excellent Hotel - will definitely be back!
We attended a show at the Merrill Auditorium and this was on the corner across the street - WOW - most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! Everything was lovely - the decor was great and the service top notch! Will be back!!
3/5
dennis
08/15/2024
rooms too small given the price
tv difficult to use
5/5
Excellent
Albert
08/15/2024
We loved the newspaper theme but especially the old typewriters and other memorabilia. We had a lovely stay. Can’t wait to come back.
2/5
Courtney
08/03/2024
This hotel is absolutely not worth the price tag as there are multiple issues. The first being the car service they promise was out of service and when we asked why we had not been notified of this staff replied that "the service had been out for a long time" yet they still advertise it. The bathroom door is see through which is obviously an issue and there is no ramp to get into the hotel so you have to drag your luggage up the steps as no staff offered to assist. A staff member wrote us a sticky note upon check in of "where not to go" because the area around the hotel is so unsafe. The safe is housed in a drawer of the night stand which means anyone can simply pull the drawer out and walk out with it. The water bottles in the room are not free and cost $6 a bottle which is fine except we were told they were free when we called prior to arrival. Lastly, Wifi is not free either and you can only get it if you are a Marriott member. Which again is not mentioned until you arrive. For the price tag this hotel is not worth it and very unfriendly for differently abled folks.
1/5
Daniel
07/29/2024
Ac did not work. Way over priced for what it is. Basically a holiday inn that charges triple
2/5
edward
07/28/2024
Musty smell throughout hotel. Room service did not clean the room.
5/5
Excellent
Jasmine
07/28/2024
This was an incredible place to stay for a first time visit to Portland. Very centrally located, a cute boutique hotel style and impeccable service!
5/5
Excellent
Brendan
07/27/2024
The Press Hotel was a great place to stay. Very friendly staff. The hotel was super clean and the rooms along with the general areas were perfect.
1/5
Paul D
07/26/2024
We were not able to take our trip due to Delta airline cancellations. So, we had to cancel our hotel stay. The hotel (The Press-a Marriott property) was not willing to refund our $1600.00. As a Titanium Elite for life Marriott customer, I am disappointed in Marriott and Expedias efforts to obtain refund.
Paul Richey
(901) 828-1587
1602 Ganton Dr
Dexter, MO. 63841
5/5
Excellent
Joel O
07/16/2024
This hotel is fabulous! The history of the building and the thoughtful details to preserve that history and theme are amazing!
5/5
Excellent
Cecelia
07/07/2024
Wonderful, boutique hotel. We loved that the had bikes.
3/5
Verified traveler
06/23/2024
Nice but should be better for the price.
The stay was fine but for the price, it should have been outstanding. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice. But there were things that need improvement-the hairdryer was cheap, the outlets by the bed did not work-so my phone was not charged and ironing board was broken. There were trays and items left in the hallway for an extended time. None of this was a big deal but for a $777/night room charge, things should be great. I did room service for breakfast ($50 for one person) but got a cup of coffee (should have been a pot), no salt/pepper, water or jams. Service was good but didn’t blow me away. It felt like a regular Marriott -but was priced much higher. This place could be special cause the location is good, if they just provided the extra value.
3/5
Sarah
06/22/2024
no coffee in room
5/5
Excellent
Evangelina
06/17/2024
Loved it! Wish I had stayed longer.
5/5
Excellent
vincent H.
06/07/2024
Just spent a week here for our first trip to Maine. The location was amazing as there were dozens of shops and restaurants just outside the front door and within a two to three block radius. Many of the attractions we had planned on visiting were just blocks away and the Casco boat ferry shipyard was less than a ten minute walk. We felt safe in the area and the quality of the area was great. Our room was spacious and comfortable. We declined housekeeping service during our stay but the hallways, lobby and front desk areas were spotless. Having worked in hotels for 35 years I can say this property is exceptional and everyone from the hotel we encountered were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.
5/5
Excellent
Marco
06/02/2024
Great place. Very convenient
5/5
Excellent
Marcella
05/17/2024
AMAZING customer service!
5/5
Excellent
David
05/06/2024
Best hotel in the city
4/5
Good
Matthew
04/14/2024
Overall this hotel was excellent and I would definitely stay here again. The rooms were completely updated, comfortable, modern and quiet. DEFINITELY fantastic compared to what you might expect in the area, and better than many big city hotels, too. The front desk staff were terrific, and the kitchen staff were incredibly accommodating with special requests.
3/5
Ann
04/05/2024
Because the hotel was quite full, we were placed in a handicapped accessible room, which was fine, except: Light switches next to the bed were very high, and difficult to reach the switches once in bed. Can't imagine trying to do this if one were handicapped. Overall the lighting in the room was inadequate. An addition of some kind of overhead lighting, or better, a floor lamp, would improve that. The shower was not walk in but rather had a tub, and the controls were difficult to figure out and the knobs difficult to turn. The faucet was beautiful but had knobs, rather than levers, and a handicapped accessible bathroom should have levers; as it was it was difficult for us to turn the knobs (and they were mounted the wrong way). On the positive side, the decor was nice and the bed was comfortable.
3/5
Michael
03/24/2024
Nope. Not again
This hotel is trying to be more than it is. The whole theme is based on being an old newspaper office and those references are everywhere. Ok but whatever.
It’s way too expensive for the level of comfort or service. The expense is only justified by its location. This is Portland Maine. Not Manhattan. Just cost too much.
The restaurant is odd at best. Again they are trying way too hard. The menu is very limited and the menu is trying to be hip with lots of one word descriptions leaving you wondering just what you are getting. I don’t think many people are there for some high end gastronomic experience. It’s a hotel. They want something to eat after a long day.
The server didn’t seem to know what anything was other than reading back the poorly written menu as it was written standing there like a deer in the headlights. What came was not to order and the portions were not entree size at all. The muscles were a small appetizer size or maybe if this were a multi course dinner it could have been an appetizer course. This was not dinner!! and way to expensive. To top it off they were just ok. Not well cleaned and rather bland.
After a very noisy night with a bathroom door that wouldn’t latch. Worn out furniture. And HVAC that was all or nothing we texted to have the valet get our vehicle to find it had been parked outside over night in an ice storm!! Everything was frozen shut!! I was soooo mad. I never would’ve paid $40 for parking knowing this up front.
5/5
Excellent
james
03/22/2024
Nice property
5/5
Excellent
Sandra
03/18/2024
Beautiful experience from start to finish.
5/5
Excellent
Paul T Wernicke
03/17/2024
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and accommodating. Location was perfect to restaurants shopping and close to the harbor.
5/5
Excellent
Elizabeth
03/04/2024
Everything is amazing.
5/5
Excellent
Glenda
02/19/2024
Hotel decor was very unique, I loved it! Room was clean and bed was so comfortable!
5/5
Excellent
Andrew
01/22/2024
Great and convenient place to stay. Walking to everything. Great decor
5/5
Excellent
Wendy
01/11/2024
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4/5
Good
Allyssia
12/17/2023
Solid stay and good location
Overall, excellent location, everything is walkable and the hotel is classy. Id say the valet is a little steep at $40/night, id expect closer to $25/night given the location. The front desk was incredibly helpful. My few small suggestions for improvement would be with the TV, which could not load netflix of HBO and would have made a big difference in our stay. The other area was with the cleaning crew, they did not replace the glasses or coffee mugs that were very clearly used. Additionally there was a lot of dust build up behind the TV(exploring how to fix the streaming) and you could see it in the vents, not an everyday cleaning area so it's due. Lastly, it's a dog friendly hotel, which we loved but the cleaning crew always gave us dirty looks in the hallway with our dogs, who were not barking and being well behaved. That was unnecessary. Overall it was a good stay with some opportunities for improvement
5/5
Excellent
Jungmi
12/09/2023
Luxury at its finest
Very comfortable stay with all the convenience right in the building from the top notch restaurant and bars. Everything about the stay at the Press Hotel was amazing. Will definitely come back for the luxurious comfortable stay with exceptional service.
5/5
Excellent
Evangeline
11/30/2023
I have stayed in other Autograph Collection hotels and this one is so fantastic. The location, the amenities, the space. I loved it! The bed is very comfortable and I loved the food at the hotel restaurant, Union.
5/5
Excellent
Sonja
11/22/2023
Modern and upscale, very artistic decor. Very clean, great valet service. Beautiful bar with a fireplace area. Great to see some live music! Great restaurant. Pretty buildings just outside hotel and quaint shops a short walk. Great restaurants all around, pubs and coffee shops. Probably the best hotel in Portland.
5/5
Excellent
Jessica
11/20/2023
We had an excellent stay. The staff in particular were so helpful and friendly. Our room was comfy and we loved hanging out in the bar/lounge to sit by the fire, have cocktails, play cards and read books. Thanks so much for a great long weekend!
5/5
Excellent
Joanna
11/13/2023
Excellent experience, would stay again.
5/5
Excellent
Lorena
11/10/2023
I will totally recommend this place it's fabulous đź‘Ś definitely i will come back.
5/5
Excellent
Philip
11/09/2023
The hotel was great. It is right in the thick of things downtown.
5/5
Excellent
Peter
11/04/2023
Awesome hotel, wonderfully decorated and the bed was very comfy. The location is great. You have so many dining options, bars and coffee shops within walking distance. I would definitely stay here again
5/5
Excellent
Christopher
10/28/2023
Such a great hotel! So beautiful and the staff were so friendly. Walkable to many shops, breweries and restaurants. We will be back!
5/5
Excellent
Erica
10/23/2023
Press is so cool!
Press hotel is such a fun place with cool history! The lobby and rooms are very nice and have cool newspaper themes! The hotel is in a great location and is an awesome spot to book for any trip!
4/5
Good
Carla
10/10/2023
Rooms are clean and comfortable.
3/5
Victor
10/08/2023
The service at the reception was bad.
They seemed that they do not care about guests at all. The attitude was cold and blunt , simply rude. The stay was great but would not stay ever with this kind of service
5/5
Excellent
Christina
10/07/2023
Great hotel!
3/5
Mary
10/06/2023
Cute location and nice hotel but way too expensive for what you get. Lots of other good choices nearby with more to offer.
5/5
Excellent
Alan
09/29/2023
Clean room and friendly staff located in a great part of town.
1/5
Ryan
09/21/2023
Gave me the wrong room.
5/5
Excellent
Priscilla
09/18/2023
Such a cool hotel. Adore the interior design. Hallway rugs are fabulous.
5/5
Excellent
don
09/06/2023
stayed here before always good perfect location
5/5
Excellent
Kelly
09/05/2023
the Press Hotel is a wonderful addition to downtown Portland - it's an elevated experience that will remind you of your favorite boutique hotel in New York City. The staff was excellent all around, the restaurant was fantastic, and the location was perfect for exploring the city.
5/5
Excellent
Benjamin
08/23/2023
One of the nicer hotels in Portland. Not on beaten path yet convenient to Old Port and to Bayside.
5/5
Excellent
Denise
08/19/2023
First rate from start to finish. Check in was easy and fast. All of the staff at the hotel and the restaurant and bar were exceptional. The room was clean, spacious. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was excellent. Check was just as easy and fast as check in. 10 out of 10. Would definitely stay again.
5/5
Excellent
Harli
08/08/2023
Staff were very nice. Good location.
5/5
Excellent
Omar
08/08/2023
Nice hotel at north end of tourist district. Central to everything. Clean, new rooms. Nice common area in lobby
5/5
Excellent
CHRISTIAN
08/07/2023
Terrific hotel - very funky ;) Great location close to everything.
5/5
Excellent
Julie
08/06/2023
Great staff and restaurant.
4/5
Good
Daniel
08/05/2023
The room I paid for was next to the elevator. Very noisy. Asked to be changed to a similar room, was put in a standard room and was asked to call Expedia for an adjustment. I felt they could have done it themselves since I settled the bill directly with them.
A good hotel but does not reflect the stated rating in your review.
4/5
Good
Orit
08/05/2023
Crispy gai down the road
Location is very good, the place looks very nice with well themed decor. Restaurant was very disappointing, we were waiting to be seated for long time, the service was busy talking and ignoring us, ended up good because the restaurants down the street were great. Same with breakfast, weird service and food was average. Valet crew were sweet and helpful, they knew to answer questions that couldn’t be answered by the front desk.
4/5
Good
Michael
07/27/2023
Bed and room was comfortable.
5/5
Excellent
John
07/20/2023
Nice hotel and great location
5/5
Excellent
Roger
07/04/2023
This was a very nice hotel. It is convenient to the waterfront and near good restaurants.
5/5
Excellent
Rachel
06/30/2023
This is the best hotel. Very clean, modern, and great staff. The staff is always so helpful and friendly. The location is perfect for going out to dinner and shopping. They even have a car service. Fantastic hotel!
5/5
Excellent
Kellan
06/19/2023
The staff were friendly and excellent to work with. And the decor of the hotel was beautiful too.
5/5
Excellent
Marc
06/15/2023
Nice
Great location. Nice staff. Comfortable accomodations. It is very close to the State House, which rings bells every hour on the hour throughout the night. If this might bother you, bring earplugs.
5/5
Excellent
CARLOS
06/14/2023
Nuce. Clean. Spacious, Good staff
5/5
Excellent
Nicole
06/12/2023
We stayed at this hotel for our anniversary and was SO impressed! Check in was a breeze, they had champagne and local chocolates waiting in our room and the bathroom was stunning! We brought our dog and they gave him treats when we walked in. Location was perfect but they have a very high end Range Rover that will drive you downtown and pick you up. The service was outstanding and everyone was so nice - not to mention the drinks and vibe at the bar were awesome. We will definitely be back.
5/5
Excellent
Denise
06/09/2023
Excellent location.
5/5
Excellent
Kathleen
06/02/2023
Terrific spot, walkable to everything. Clean, comfortable room.. love the shower:) definitely recommend.
4/5
Good
Vida
05/30/2023
We have stayed at the Press Hotel for the past four years and it’s time for a renovation, especially the rooms.
5/5
Excellent
John
05/24/2023
Nice location, convenient for walking to shops and restaurants.
3/5
Stephanie
05/22/2023
Just OK
The branding was cute, and the vibe of the lounge on the first floor was good. Staff were not super friendly or helpful, except for the awesome bartender and the incredibly friendly & helpful shuttle driver. The room was cute but the bed not very comfortable, pillows were not comfortable. I don't think we would stay here again.
5/5
Excellent
Ditas
05/22/2023
Everyone, from housekeeping, bartending, reception, valet parking has been so friendly, professional and very accommodating.
5/5
Excellent
Savannah
05/15/2023
super organized !! Made life easier and less stressful.
5/5
Excellent
Albert
05/04/2023
Great spot close to everything downtown