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A Charming Stay at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Portland, Maine

Writer: Britny
Britny
Aug 7, 2023
4 min read
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland, ME has been on my bucket list for a long time. The moment I saw pictures of it, I fell in love with the rustic brick buildings, cobblestone streets, and coastal charm. This year, my husband and I finally had the opportunity to cross this destination off our list, and it exceeded all expectations!

Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine is so charming!

Portland was the second stop on our summer New England road trip. It's located right on the coast in the southern part of Maine and is the largest city in the state. This city is known for its culinary scene, coastal charm, beaches, and easygoing nightlife. In my opinion, the best spot to stay in this city is the Old Port Historic District, where you'll find incredible restaurants and shopping.

Old Port in Portland Maine
Old Port

We stayed in the charming Portland Harbor Hotel, located in the heart of Old Port. The location of this hotel was so amazing that we only had to use our car once! This 4-star hotel is equipped with many amenities, including a cozy restaurant called the Harbor Bistro + Terrace that serves breakfast and dinner.


I would like to thank the Portland Harbor Hotel for hosting my stay, as always, my opinions are my own.

Portland Harbor Hotel
The entrance to the Portland Harbor Hotel

This boutique Hotel offers many different room options from garden-view rooms to executive suites. Each room has gorgeous wood flooring and is decorated with coastal decor, including local artwork. The amenities include a fitness center, complimentary wifi, complimentary Starbucks drip coffee in the lobby, and even a pantry nook located on each guestroom floor. It was so nice to have access to complimentary sparkling water, snacks, and a Keurig machine!

Portland Harbor Hotel lobby
The lobby area with beautiful coastal decor
Portland Harbor Hotel lobby
Another section of the lobby. I love the windows and view of Old Port!

If you're traveling with a car, the hotel offers convenient valet parking at a rate of $40-$45 per day (depending on the time of year). The valet attendants provided excellent service, and I strongly recommend utilizing this option. Overnight parking in a nearby garage costs roughly the same or even more.

Portland Harbor Hotel pantry
The pantry located on each floor

We stayed in the Whirlpool spa suite on the 3rd floor, which had a beautiful view of the garden courtyard, a separate sitting area, a king bed, and a spa tub. The room was incredibly cozy and spacious. My favorite thing about this room was the peaceful view of the courtyard and the two large windows that provided plenty of natural light.

Whirlpool spa suite at the Portland Harbor Hotel
The whirlpool spa suite
Whirlpool spa suite
The large bathroom and tub!
Portland Harbor Hotel bed
This bed was so comfortable!

The restaurant in this hotel is called the Harbor Bistro + Terrace. It serves both breakfast and dinner, using ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishermen. The dishes are coastal and contemporary in nature. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar indoors. We were fortunate enough to stay there for two beautiful days and were able to enjoy the courtyard seating for both meals.

Harbor Bistro and Terrace
The cozy seating inside the Harbor Bistro + Terrace

Harbor Bistro + terrace
We loved eating outside on the terrace!
Harbor Bistro and Terrace
Dessert next to the cozy fire

I loved having the avocado toast for breakfast. It was seasoned and topped with delicious tomatoes and onions. For dinner, I enjoyed the grilled watermelon and feta salad. This salad was not only delicious but also unique compared to any other salad I've tried before. Some other main dishes include lobster rolls, grilled swordfish, and pan-fried chicken. After dinner, we moved to the cozy fire pit and had dessert. I chose the fried dough, which came with a coco hazelnut dip, fruit coulis, and salted caramel dip. My husband had the berry pound cake topped with local berries. It was the perfect way to end the night!


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Wander Around the Cobblestone Streets of Old Port

Old Port
Old Port

When you exit through the doors of the Portland Harbor Hotel, you will find yourself standing on the cobblestone streets of Old Port. This was our favorite area in Portland, and here are some of my recommendations for things to do!


Take a ferry to a Casco Bay island

Did you know Portland has six islands you can take a ferry to?! We were able to walk from the hotel to the ferry in no time. We chose to spend a couple of hours on Peaks Island which is about a 17-minute ferry ride. We rented bikes to get around the island and checked out the beautiful coastal scenery. You can also find restaurants and even the world's largest umbrella cover museum here!

Peaks Island
Peaks Island

Try a local beer at The Thirsty Pig

This restaurant is a great place to try different local beers made in Maine. They also make house-made sausages and specialty hot dogs with a selection of different toppings to try. We loved sitting outside on their gorgeous patio area too!

The Thirsty Pig
The Thirsty Pig

shop local at the Maine Souvenir shop

This is one of my favorite souvenir shops I've ever been to. Most of the items are created by local artists. There's such a fun variety of shirts, stickers, and hats.


Try a potato donut at The Holy Donut

Adding potato to donuts makes them more fluffy, tender, and sweeter! The Holy Donut is the best donut shop around and is just a short walk away from the hotel. We got there right before it opened and there was already a line starting to form. I tried the maple and blueberry lemon glaze donut. Both were delicious.

The Holy Donut potato donuts
The Holy Donut
We absolutely loved our stay at the Portland Harbor Hotel and exploring the Portland area!

Thanks so much for reading and safe travels!

Have you visited Portland, Maine? Comment below and list some of your favorite activities to do in the area!


74 Comments


christophercarter100
6 hours ago

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donaldthomas34732
7 hours ago

The title alone gives me a clear sense of the piece: a welcoming place to stay in Portland, Maine, near the harbor. I have not been there, so I am mostly curious about how the article describes the atmosphere rather than trying to judge the hotel from a few words. When I have a quiet evening, I sometimes read about games people mention in passing; 89BET came up in that sort of conversation, though I know little about it. It is a separate thought, really. What stayed with me here was the idea of a charming harbor-side stay.

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donaldthomas34732
10 hours ago

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